Action Arcade Wrestling

If you are a fan of 90’s wrestling games, you might want to check out Action Arcade Wrestling, a fast-paced, arcade wrestling extravaganza that aims to superkick the overly simulated wrestling games out of the ring. Developed by VICO Game Studio and published by Reverb Triple XP, Action Arcade Wrestling is available on Steam for PC and on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles. In this review, we will take a look at what makes this game stand out from the crowd and whether it delivers on its promise of chaos and fun.

Gameplay: Simple but Satisfying

Action Arcade Wrestling is not a realistic simulation of wrestling, but rather a homage to the arcade classics like WWF WrestleFest and WWE All Stars. The gameplay is simple but satisfying, with easy-to-learn controls and responsive mechanics. You can choose from over 30 wrestlers, each with their own unique abilities, movesets, entrances, and taunts. You can also customize your own wrestler with various options for appearance, attire, stats, and moves.

The game offers several modes to play solo or with friends. You can compete in single matches or tournaments with different rules and stipulations, such as steel cage matches, battle royals, tag team matches, and more. You can also create your own events with custom match cards and arenas. The game supports up to four players locally or online.

One of the most appealing features of Action Arcade Wrestling is its Chikara license. Chikara is an independent wrestling promotion known for its colorful characters and comic book-inspired stories. The game includes 10 Chikara wrestlers as well as their official ring announcer and referee. You can also access Chikara’s storyline mode, which features voice acting from the wrestlers themselves and comic book-style cutscenes.

Graphics: Bright and Bold

Action Arcade Wrestling has a bright and bold visual style that matches its arcade spirit. The game uses Unreal Engine 4 to create vibrant graphics that pop out on the screen. The wrestlers are stylized with exaggerated proportions and expressions that add to their personality and charm. The arenas are also varied and detailed, ranging from classic venues like Madison Square Garden to exotic locations like Egypt or Japan.

The game also has a retro filter option that lets you play with pixelated graphics reminiscent of old-school wrestling games. This adds a nostalgic touch to the game and makes it feel more authentic.

The game runs smoothly on most platforms without any major issues or glitches. However, some minor bugs may occur occasionally such as clipping issues or audio problems.

Review: 7/10

Action Arcade Wrestling is a fun throwback to the arcade wrestling games of yore. It offers simple but satisfying gameplay that anyone can enjoy regardless of their skill level or familiarity with wrestling. It also has a lot of content and customization options that add replay value and variety to the game.

However, Action Arcade Wrestling is not without its flaws. It lacks some features that modern wrestling fans may expect such as commentary, backstage segments, or career mode. It also may not appeal to those who prefer more realistic or complex wrestling games such as WWE2K or Fire Pro Wrestling.

Pros:

• Simple but satisfying gameplay
• Bright and bold graphics
• Retro filter option
• Content-rich

Cons:

• Lacks some modern features
• May not appeal to realism fans
• Minor bugs