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Building on the foundations of last year’s title,WWE 2K23has brought forward the counter and reversal system. However, it’s still complex and frustrating if players don’t know how to defend themselves from the ground.
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More often than not, players will find themselves in a situation where they are being stomped or endlessly grappled and unable to counter and reverse.WWE 2K23’s in-game reversal prompts are temperamental, making local and especially online matches more frustrating than they need to be. Use the following tips to reverse and counter every grounded attack inWWE 2K23.
Countering Grounded Grapple Moves
Grounded grapplemoves inWWE 2K23are initiated by pressing thegrab button (B/Circle)and then using theStrong (A/X) grappleor alight grapple (X/Square). It’s a sound way to mix up attacks without being predictable, and they are notoriously hard toreverse with the Y/Triangle button.
There’s a small window for ground reversals using the Y/Triangle button, butusing the modernized counter system is the best way to escape and reverse grounded grapples. However, it does require the player to try and anticipate their opponent’s next move.
How To Counter Ground Grapples
Reversing & Escaping Attacks
Players must utilize theY/Triangle buttonat the right time to reverse standing and running ground attacks. By default,WWE 2K23’ssystemwill prompt the player with a Y or Triangle onscreen to hit a reversal. However,it’s better to pay attention to the opponent’s animations. This will lead to more successful counters and reversals.
Reversal Settings To Change
WWE 2K23has an extensive list of settings to adjust the gameplay, but those looking for an easier time reversing attacks and grapples should modify these settings:
Grounded Submission Reversals
Reversing groundedsubmissions inWWE 2K23is usually the same as attacks. The player must press the Reversal button withY/Triangle to counter it. But players can alsoreverse the submission attack by pressing the B/Circle button. Again, this relies on luck, unless the opponent is constantly going for submission grapples.
Momentum Reversals & Escapes
Momentum-based counterattacks are calledPossum AttacksandPossum Pins. They offer the player a chance to regain the advantage by stopping their opponent in their tracks or getting a sneaky pin victory. With enoughmomentum/blue bar filled, the player can hit theRB/R1 to initiate a quick reversalon an opponent standing close. However, be mindful that the opponent can reverse a Possum move, putting them in danger ofgetting pinned inWWE 2K23.Using Possum moves depletes the momentum bar- a full momentum bar allows the wrestler to hit a Signature move and escape pins after a finisher.
WWE 2K23is available now for the PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
