WWE Legends of WrestleMania

WWE Legends of Wrestlemania is a retro-style wrestling game that takes players back to the golden age of Wrestlemania in the 80s and 90s. Packed with a roster full of iconic athletes like Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Ric Flair, and more, there's no shortage of classic brawlers to play as. The game is a celebration of the titular wrestling event, with a slew of gameplay modes that put you square in the ring during historic matches. New, simpler controls make pulling off elaborate special moves a breeze, offering engaging yet accessible gameplay. By focusing on one of the most popular eras of professional wrestling, WWE Legends of Wrestlemania hits the mark.

Main Game Features

• Play as nearly 40 iconic wrestlers
• Over a dozen gameplay modes
• Relive the classic Wrestlemania era

Gameplay

When compared to other popular wrestling games like WWE Smackdown vs Raw, WWE Legends of Wrestlemania offers a much easier-to-understand gameplay style. Instead of intricate control stick movement, all offensive attacks have been moved to the face buttons.

Health bars are displayed at the top of the screen, along with a number that indicates your wrestler's attack power. As the match progresses, you can pull off bigger combos with ease, culminating in your character's signature special move. While this simplified combat can become somewhat repetitive after a while, it's perfect for quick play sessions or introducing new fans to the world of pro wrestling. The roster is also amazing, featuring 38 of the best wrestlers from the 80s and 90s. You can grapple as the frenzied Ultimate Warrior, the gloomy Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Bam Bam Bigelow, and many more.

Modes

There are a plethora of game modes to try out, including several in-depth campaigns and nearly a dozen unique match types. Some wrestling game staples remain, including Create-a-Legend mode, which lets you customize your very own athlete and improve their attributes over time. You take your custom character into Legend Killer mode, where you must take on multiple wrestlers in six tiers of gauntlet challenges. You can check out your stats in the Hall of Fame, face off against other players in online multiplayer, and watch replays in the Movie Theater mode.

However, the real draw to WWE Legends of Wrestlemania is the Wrestlemania Tour mode, which serves as the game's main course. The mode is split into three sub-modes: Relive, Rewrite, and Redefine. In both Relive and Rewrite, you'll take part in iconic Wrestlemania matches, playing as either the victor or the loser. These modes let you see both sides of the historic matches, allowing you to change history if you so choose. Redefine mode gives you full control over a match, offering your choice of wrestlers, stage, and a slew of match types. There are traditional match-types such as Single, Tag Team, and Submission, as well as more exciting bouts like Hell in a Cell, Royal Rumble, and Steel Cage.

Conclusion

With its overwhelming variety of game modes, an excellent roster of classic wrestlers, and a general celebratory attitude of its subject matter, WWE Legends of Wrestlemania is a great time. For die-hard fans of wrestling games, the simplified controls might be a disappointment, but newbies and casual players will have a blast.

Pros

• Roster full of nostalgic wrestlers
• Wrestlemania Tour mode is great
• A good variety of match-types

Cons

• Fighting can feel repetitive
• Only a handful of new moves
• Limited plot or storytelling