Game seems too hard, or keys unresponsive

[MaximB]

I never played a WWE game before (not counting the old SNES games), but played a lot of other fighting games.
This game is based a lot around hitting the right key at the right time,
and even if you are at full health and someone pins you and you won't press the right key at the exact time - you will lose. and it's not easy do press it at the correct moment.
The AI also manages, but for me it's very tricky. and there is no way to train on it.

Also if I pin someone, and the AI escapes - my character will hold for several seconds instead of keep fighting.
When the AI attacks, unless there is a button to press on screen at the right second, you can't seems to do anything.
And sometimes your character just laying there doing nothing.
And the mini games when you are holding someone, pressing the right key at the right second...
It's so frustrating.

P.S
Is WWE 2K19 has the very same system\gameplay?

[Lone Wolf]

I think the same as you controls are hit and miss and a mess.

[Falloc]

This is not a fighting game, you have to understand the idea of wrestling. It's a show. You don't lose when you run out of health. As long as you don't get pinned you still have a chance, taking punishment is not a problem. Yes you have to press buttons at the right time but its not that difficult. Just go to options and balance the reversal rates(both yours and the AI) to your advantage in gameplay. And also reduce difficulty. This one is important: change submission mini-game controls to face buttons of the controller, not the stick one or you'll have trouble. Kicking out of pin takes some time to get used to.
After an unsuccesful pin attempt your wrestler shows disappointment which is not a problem and again this is part of the show. Sometimes the AI will do that too. At those times the opponent can't hit you but get ready to press the reversal button ASAP afterwards. Sometimes the characters just lie on the mat because they are hurt. :D

Imo this game is much better than the 2k19 version but if you aren't a wrestling fan maybe its not for you. Even so, watch some tutorials in youtube, read the manual and learn stuff. This game has an enourmous move & control variety. I as a die-hard wrestling fan enjoy it immensely. If you give it a chance you won't regret it.