Saw some promising things that might lead to a good 2K18 release, and the gameplay is smoother than last year's.
Character creation is faster, but not necessarily better. The coherence between CAWs and Superstars is a plus.
Where it falls flat, and thus earns a Poor rating, is the return of the sluggish and unresponsive submission controls. Even on the alternative option for button-matched mashing, the AI will be a psychic genius and use its zero-delay reaction time to break every submission. If it's a wrestling style you like, avoid this release until it's patched.