''RetroMania Wrestling'' is a
professional wrestling video game by RetroSoft Studios. The game was released on April 1, 2021. The game was created as an homage to classic WWF arcade games ''
WWF Superstars'' and ''
WWF WrestleFest
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''.
Gameplay
''RetroMania Wrestling'' simulates
professional wrestling matches. Multiple game modes are included. In the 'Story Mode', you play as ''Johnny Retro'' (aka
John Morrison John Morrison or Morison may refer to:
In politics
* John Morrison (Manitoba politician) (1868–1930), politician in Manitoba, Canada
* John Morrison (Saskatchewan politician) (1872–1950), Canadian Member of Parliament
* John Morrison (intelli ...
). Branching dialogue trees gives you choices of who to befriend and who to backstab. 10 Pounds of Gold' is a standard tournament where you try to reach
Nick Aldis to win the
NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship. A
Royal Rumble-style match is included as 'Retro Rumble', where 16 men compete. As well as a Versus mode with a match customization, including tag team and cage match.
RetroMania's grappling system is timing-based, similar to that of the
Fire Pro Wrestling
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series. The game features a light, medium, and heavy grapple moves. Strong grapple moves can only be completed after your character's momentum bar fills. Each wrestler also possesses standing strikes, running attacks, running counterattacks, ground attacks, and moves from the top turnbuckle.
Characters
The game features a mixture of 16 wrestlers from different promotions, including
New Japan Pro Wrestling,
Impact Wrestling
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Founded by Jeff and Jerry Jarrett in 2002, the promot ...
, and the
independent circuit
In professional wrestling, the independent circuit or indie circuit is the collective noun, collective name of independent professional wrestling promotions which are smaller than major televised promotions. It is roughly analogous to a minor lea ...
. The playable characters include
Tommy Dreamer,
Colt Cabana
Scott Colton (born May 6, 1980), better known by the ring name Colt Cabana, is an American professional wrestler, color commentator, and podcaster. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as a wrestler and as a coach, and he performs the same d ...
,
Nick Aldis,
Matt Cardona,
Brian Myers, and
John Morrison John Morrison or Morison may refer to:
In politics
* John Morrison (Manitoba politician) (1868–1930), politician in Manitoba, Canada
* John Morrison (Saskatchewan politician) (1872–1950), Canadian Member of Parliament
* John Morrison (intelli ...
, as wells as groups like the
Blue World Order and the
Road Warriors
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. RetroSoft Studios has promised additional characters will be added through
DLC,
including
James Storm
James Allen Cox (born June 1, 1977) is an American professional wrestler better known by the ring name James Storm. He is best known for his time in Impact Wrestling.
He started his career in 1997 and after working on several independent pr ...
,
Mr. Hughes and
Chris Bey.
Reception
RetroMania is faithful to its inspiration, with the right kind of modern updates needed to bring it up to modern gaming standards, according to ''
Paste''.
''NintendoLife'' claims that the game will get a cult following, but feels like a prototype. ''NintendoLife'' also criticized the length of the story, claiming it was too short.
See also
*
List of licensed wrestling video games
*
List of fighting games
Fighting games are characterized by close combat between two fighters or groups of fighters of comparable strength, often broken into rounds or stocks. If multiple players are involved, players generally fight against each other.
Note: Games ar ...
References
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External links
Official Website
PlayStation 4 games
Professional wrestling games
2021 video games
Video games developed in the United States
Multiplayer and single-player video games
Nintendo Switch games
Retro-style video games
Video games based on real people
Windows games
Xbox One games