[quote name='TheRock88']I'm trying to like this game but currently it's feeling like a huge disappointment to me. Some moves seem just clunky compared to 2011. An example is the "Lesnar" german suplex (the one where a player does a throwing german suplex and the other person lands on their head, gets up and spins around in a circle, then falls down). In 2011 it was perfect but in this game it seems like they made it 2 or 3 times the speed of 2011's version so it doesnt look realistic. Still trying to get used to the controls but as of now I'm wishing they kept in 2011's controls as an option. Also disappointed they dont let you edit a superstar's brand and heel/face from the main menu (can only be done in Universe mode which I dont use).[/QUOTE]
Overall I like the game, but I have a few similar complaints.
I haven't played a WWE game since '07. I thought that would make it easier to enjoy this one, but I actually find myself wondering how many of the bad points are new and how many are holdovers.
I feel like the sound-design is lacking. During backstage brawls the voice overs are too low. The sounds of the moves are also very underwhelming. I think some moves either don't register sounds, or just don't make any sounds, which seems silly.
A few moves seem really fast too. The main one I notice is Triple H's spinebuster. I remember back in 06 and 07 that they were slow and felt powerful. Now they happen in an instant and barely make a noise. A few other moves are troublesome. Wade Barrett's big-boot when the opponent is running comes to mind. It's so slow that I have not been able to hit it one single time. The opponent just runs into me and disrupts it.
Sound design and speed of a fraction of the moves are off. Aside from that, pretty fun so far. Haven't dug too deep into most of it though.