Summary
- Cody Rhodes' top 5 video games include classics like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Metal Gear Solid.
- Rhodes discusses the history and immersive narratives of his top picks, like Red Dead Redemption 2.
WWE superstar Cody Rhodes recently revealed his top five video games of all time, with many classic and modern hits among his picks. The American Nightmare is currently the reigning WWE Universal Champion and one of the biggest performers in the WWE, even managing to be one of the cover stars for WWE 2K24. This was just the latest in a series of video game appearances for Cody Rhodes, who even managed to appear in both WWE 2K23 and AEW Fight Forever simultaneously last year.
When he’s not lending his digital likeness to the latest WWE 2K title, Cody Rhodes can be seen discussing his love of gaming - particularly the Legend of Zelda series. Rhodes has worn the Triforce on his wrestling gear, claims to replay A Link to the Past at least once a year, and even argued with fellow WWE superstar Stone Cold Steve Austin about the best entry in the franchise on an episode of the latter’s Broken Skull Sessions podcast back in 2022.
Cody Rhodes recently spoke with GQ Sports to promote WWE’s upcoming SummerSlam event, with the discussion eventually turning toward his picks for the greatest video games of all time. His number 5 choice is the hit PlayStation title Ghost of Tsushima, due to its narrative that immerses players in the history of Japan. Number 4 is the original Halo: Combat Evolved, which Rhodes praises for its more streamlined gameplay. He admits that he isn’t the best virtual marksman, but he can “get that flag” when put on the back of a Warthog.
Cody Rhodes's Top 5 Video Games
- Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- Metal Gear Solid
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- Halo: Combat Evolved
- Ghost of Tsushima
Cody Rhodes then moves on to his third top game, which is 2018’s seminal Red Dead Redemption 2. Rhodes says that he hasn’t even played the first Red Dead Redemption, but loves Arthur Morgan’s story and the post-Civil War American history serving as its backdrop. His number 2 pick is the original Metal Gear Solid, which he calls a “gamechanger” that defined modern gaming when it came out on the original PlayStation in 1998.
This eventually leads to Cody Rhodes’s top video game of all time, which unsurprisingly comes from the Legend of Zelda series. More particularly, he chooses The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the franchise’s first 3D entry. Rhodes counters people who argue that Majora’s Mask should have the top spot by calling the 2000 sequel more of a DLC expansion to Ocarina of Time that builds on its framework. Overall, Cody Rhodes has some solid choices for the top five video games of all time, but only time will tell if his gaming skills will help him retain his WWE Universal Championship against Solo Sikoa at SummerSlam later this week.
WWE 2K24
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 85%
- Released
- March 8, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Visual Concepts
- Publisher(s)
- 2K
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
- Franchise
- WWE 2K
WHERE TO PLAY
FORTY YEARS OF WRESTLEMANIA
WrestleMania is the biggest event in sports entertainment, where Superstars become WWE Legends. Experience a gripping retelling of WrestleMania’s greatest moments in 2K Showcase of the Immortals, where you can relive a collection of some of the most unforgettable, career-defining matches.
AN ICONIC ROSTER
WWE 2K24 boasts a star-studded roster featuring WWE Legends like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Undertaker, and Andre the Giant, alongside current WWE Superstars like “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, and Roman Reigns, whose larger-than-life entrances and signature moves are heightened by ultra-realistic graphics.
NEW MATCH TYPES
From Guest Referee to Casket, Gauntlet, and Ambulance matches, there are a bevy of new match types to experience in WWE 2K24, including support for multiple Superstars in Backstage Brawl.
PROVE YOURSELF IN MyRISE
Unleash your raw talent and become the undisputed champ in MyRISE, featuring two thrilling career arcs and original storylines chronicling your ascent to WWE stardom from the men's and women’s divisions.
BUILD YOUR FACTION
Assemble your favorite WWE Superstars and Legends in MyFACTION. Acquire cards, build a dominant faction, compete in online multiplayer and the all-new ranked quickplay. Plus, earn exciting promotional and final rank rewards as you climb the new seasonal leaderboard!
- Split Screen Orientation
- N/A (Shared Screen)
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Sports, Fighting
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-4 Players
