RetroMania Wrestling
| RetroMania Wrestling | |
|---|---|
| Developer | RetroSoft Studios |
| Publisher | RetroSoft Studios |
| Series | WrestleFest |
| Platforms | |
| Release | April 1, 2021 |
| Genres | Fighting, wrestling |
| Modes | 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 a homage to the classic WWF arcade games WWF Superstars and WWF WrestleFest.[1]
Gameplay
RetroMania Wrestling simulates professional wrestling matches, with multiple game modes included.
In the Story mode, the player goes through the comeback story of Johnny Retro (aka John Morrison), with branching dialogue options that offer the choice of whom to befriend and whom to backstab. While the story mode previously concluded with a 'to be continued' message, it was completed in February 2024 with a new update.
10 Pounds of Gold is a standard tournament where the player 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]
A House Show mode will be added to the game in the next DLC update. In this mode, the player will go through a set of randomized matches to try to obtain a winning streak and achieve the highest score possible. Each match will have a special challenge, like hitting an opponent with a steel chair or winning without using Heavy grapples, which will award additional bonus points.[3]
In September 2024, a second additional game was revealed to be Tournament Mode. Players will be able to take part in a singles or tag team tournament, then pick the participants or let the game select them at random. The tournament can be held for any of the available championships.[4]
RetroMania's grappling system is timing-based, similar to that of the Fire Pro Wrestling series. The game features light, medium, and heavy grapple moves. Strong grapple moves can only be completed after the character's momentum bar fills. Each wrestler also possesses standing strikes, running attacks, running counterattacks, ground attacks, and moves from the top turnbuckle.[2]
Reception
RetroMania is faithful to its inspiration, with the right kind of updates needed to bring it up to modern gaming standards, according to Paste.[1] NintendoLife claims 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
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Studios, Retrosoft (26 May 2024). "Magnum T.A. Preview + a NEW game mode!". Youtube. Retrosoft Studios. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ Studios, Retrosoft (17 September 2024). "I know its not March but it is Tournament time!". Patreon. Retrosoft Studios. Retrieved 4 October 2024.