GamerNode's Mike Murphy writes: "All-Stars prides itself on its aesthetics, bringing about a look and play style that is not just reminiscent of games like NFL Blitz, but the WWE arcade games of the early to mid-1990s. The ridiculously jacked wrestlers, the cartoony art style, and more will give you a tiny wave of nostalgia if you remember such titles. When you perform moves you will do extra flips, send opponents flying around and out of the ring, launch and juggle them into the air, and more. It combines into something all its own, celebrating the over-the-top, larger-than-life factor of wrestling, rather than trying to be realistic..."
What classic WWF/WWE wrestling games are worth playing now? Quite a few, actually.
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WCW/NWO World Tour and Wrestlemania 2000 were peak wrestling games. Back when wrestling was at the top of pop culture, everyone in school would watch. The gameplay is phenomenal and create your own characters opened up the door to WCW vs WWF. What a time!
The best wrestling games range from all-time classics on the N64 all the way up to some surprising new hitters you should check out.
I was always partial to the arcade wrestling games like Saturday night slam masters, wwf superstars, wrestlefest, wrestlemania, wrestle war and then a NES classic... pro wrestling. By the time the N64 era of wrestling games happened, I wasnt into wrestling much anymore (tv & games).
Starman was awesome. I also remember a tan dude with bright yellow hair. Good times!
Virtual Pro Wrestling 1 & 2 > Most games on that list.
Also, WCW/NWO Revenge should be #2 minimum.
WWE 2k13 thanks to the WWE Attitude Mode. Followed by WWE Attitude and ECW Hardcore Evolution.
also: ECW! ECW! ECW!
Alex & Mike talk Biomutant, a game from Experiment 101/THQ Nordiq you likely have not heard of. While the AAA side of the industry tends to homogenization and imitative, cinematic presentation, “AA” games remain creative and innovative in 2021. Drawing on inspirations as varied as Dark Souls, third person shooters & kung fu cinema, Biomutant is Ratchet & Clank on acid, developed by a team of 20 people.
After watching Giant Bomb's quick look and reading this review, I have to say this is the first wrestling game I've wanted to play in a long time. Seems like a really fun game.
I like that All-Stars has more moves per wrestler than SvR2011 (grapples: standing, facing), but the production and flexibility with delivering signature moves and finishers in SvR are far superior, especially for wrestling fans.
If SvR just gave me some more options for moves, we'd be all set. WWF No Mercy on the N64 offered 16 moves for each wrestler from a standing, face-to-face position ALONE!!