RetroMania Wrestling
From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia
| RetroMania Wrestling | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Developer(s) | RetroSoft Studios |
| Publisher(s) | RetroSoft Studios |
| Series | WrestleFest |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | April 1, 2021 |
| Genre(s) | Fighting, wrestling |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
RetroMania Wrestling is a professional wrestling video game by RetroSoft Studios, and was released on April 1, 2021. The game was created as an homage to the classic WWF arcade games WWF Superstars and WWF WrestleFest.[1]
Gameplay[edit]
RetroMania Wrestling simulates professional wrestling matches, with multiple game modes included.
In the Story Mode, the players can play as Johnny Retro (aka John Morrison). Branching dialogue trees gives the players choices of whom to befriend and whom to backstab. The story mode previously concluded with 'to be continued', but was completed in February 2024 with a new update.
10 Pounds of Gold is a standard tournament where the players must compete in various match types to reach and challenge Nick Aldis for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship.
A Royal Rumble-style match is included as Retro Rumble, where up to 16 men can compete.
The game also features a Versus mode with a match customization, and the game includes tag team and cage match options.[2]
RetroMania's grappling system is timing-based, similar to that of the Fire Pro Wrestling 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. [2]
Roster[edit]
The game features a mixture of 19 wrestlers from different promotions, including New Japan Pro Wrestling, Impact Wrestling, and the independent circuit. The playable characters include Zack Sabre Jr., Jeff Cobb, Tommy Dreamer, Colt Cabana, Nick Aldis, Matt Cardona, Brian Myers, and John Morrison (as Johnny Retro), as well as groups like the Blue World Order and the Road Warriors.[3]
James Storm, Chris Bey, and Mr. Hughes were subsequently added as DLC.[4]
Demolition, The Rock 'n' Roll Express and Magnum T. A. have been announced as coming in a future update.[5]
| Wrestler | Added in |
|---|---|
| Animal of the Road Warriors | Original release |
| Austin Idol | Original release |
| Ax of Demolition | To be added in a future update |
| Big Stevie Cool of the Blue World Order | Original release |
| Blue Meanie of the Blue World Order | Original release |
| Brian Myers | Original release |
| Chris Bey | 2 May 2022[6] |
| Colt Cabana | Original release |
| Hawk of the Road Warriors | Original release |
| Hollywood Nova of the Blue World Order | Original release |
| James Storm | 21 March 2024[7] |
| Jeff Cobb | Original release |
| Johnny Retro (John Morrison) | Original release |
| Magnum T. A. | To be added in a future update |
| Matt Cardona | Original release |
| Mr. Hughes | 21 March 2024[7] |
| Nick Aldis | Original release |
| Nikita Koloff | Original release |
| Ricky Morton of the Rock 'n' Roll Express | To be added in a future update |
| Robert Gibson of the Rock 'n' Roll Express | To be added in a future update |
| Smash of Demolition | To be added in a future update |
| Tommy Dreamer | Original release |
| Warhorse | Original release |
| Zack Sabre Jr. | Original release |
Reception[edit]
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.[1] NintendoLife claims that the game will get a cult following, but feels like a prototype. They also criticized the length of the story, claiming it was too short.[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Martin, Garrett (1 April 2021). "RetroMania Wrestling Gets Us Nostalgic for Wrestling's Past--and Worried about Its Future". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ a b c Scullion, Chris (8 April 2021). "RetroMania Wrestling Review". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ Wrestling, RetroMania. "RetroMania Wrestling Roster". RetroManiaWrestling.com. RetroSoft. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Defelice, Robert (25 February 2021). "Retrosoft Announces RetroMania Wrestling's First Three DLC Roster Members". Fightful.com. Shazzu. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ Defelice, Robert (5 April 2024). "Magnum TA, Demolition's Ax And Smash, And The Rock 'n' Roll Express Coming To Retromania Wrestling". Fightful.com. Shazzu. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Wrestling, RetroMania (2 May 2021). "The new RetroMania Wrestling update is now live!". RetroManiaWrestling.com. RetroMania Wrestling. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ a b Wrestling, RetroMania (21 March 2024). "Mr. Hughes and James Storm are now available!". RetroManiaWrestling.com. RetroMania Wrestling. Retrieved 16 April 2024.