AEW: Fight Forever

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6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 34
  3. Negative: 11 out of 34

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  1. gorkem01
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    in my opinion the best wrestling game ever.I think it's one of the best wrestling games, of course it has some problems, but I think it gives what no 2k game can give mechanically, I think it's a legendary start, congratulations
  2. Toshi_inu
    Jul 4, 2023
    8
    Entretenido juego pero le falta mejoras, ya dijeron que con el tiempo iban a corregir y agregar mecánicas al videojuego
  3. MyOwnOpinion230
    Jul 2, 2023
    0
    It's highway robbery they're selling this game full price with only 6 matches. The story mode is lazy and the game looks like it came out 10 years ago.
  4. UltimaOG
    Jul 1, 2023
    8
    AEW Fight Forever is a blast from the past for fans of WWF No Mercy, WCW vs NWO World Tour, or even Def Jam Vendetta - all of which were developed by Yuke's. It is a polished, 2023 version of those games, and is an arcade game through and through. That said, it still has TONS of over the top content, such as 49 weapons, blood and gore galore, a completely interactive and destructibleAEW Fight Forever is a blast from the past for fans of WWF No Mercy, WCW vs NWO World Tour, or even Def Jam Vendetta - all of which were developed by Yuke's. It is a polished, 2023 version of those games, and is an arcade game through and through. That said, it still has TONS of over the top content, such as 49 weapons, blood and gore galore, a completely interactive and destructible environment around the ring, hidden unlockable wrestlers in the story mode, NO VIRTUAL CURRENCY YOU PURCHASE WITH REAL MONEY (hello 2K?), and extra content that will allow you to create facsimiles of NJPW wrestlers and some missing AEW talent. And the Title Belts change hands if you beat the champions in SP Exhibition, so I already have all the real, current AEW champions with their actual belts (including a Toni Storm that I had to create myself).

    The geeks giving this game a ZERO are either comparing it too much to WWE 2K23, which is a simulation of the TV shows, or they're just toxic WWE trolls (they're like the Snyder fans of wrestling). If you're reading reviews, then listen to the ones that rate this game higher, because they're more accurate in this case.    … Expand
  5. qsdrdrhy2
    Jun 30, 2023
    0
    Really dissapointed with this game for the money it cost, it's buggy/glitchy with some slow downs and CTD's which seems to be the norm for wrestling games but is not acceptable.

    The big hype around this game was it's old skool like No Mercy (N64) and this is nothing like it my biggest gripe is around how the game feels/plays it's like it's missing frames of animation it's not smooth it    Really dissapointed with this game for the money it cost, it's buggy/glitchy with some slow downs and CTD's which seems to be the norm for wrestling games but is not acceptable.

    The big hype around this game was it's old skool like No Mercy (N64) and this is nothing like it my biggest gripe is around how the game feels/plays it's like it's missing frames of animation it's not smooth it feels like when you initiate a grapple the wrestlers just magnetize together then you press the button and it's like it runs the script and plays the animation, there is just something off with how this feels.

    Small roster that only the most die hard AEW fans will know with no real legends to lean on (fairly new company) and several omissions.

    I just cannot recommend this for the price and how quickly you will get bored because of the lack of depth and replayability, The game should really of been $20 with a $10 season pass for DLC wrestlers. Wait for a sale or hope they do better next time.    … Expand
  6. carlcharlbury
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    This is the best wrestling game I have played in a very long time. It is a faithful recreation and modernization of the AKI engine. The long wait and lack of content (for now) are due to the developers animating all the moves by hand, which is time-consuming compared to the motion capture of most modern sports games. It was a labor of love, and it hits the ball out of the park where itThis is the best wrestling game I have played in a very long time. It is a faithful recreation and modernization of the AKI engine. The long wait and lack of content (for now) are due to the developers animating all the moves by hand, which is time-consuming compared to the motion capture of most modern sports games. It was a labor of love, and it hits the ball out of the park where it counts; the gameplay.

    The graphics are charming and help define the vibe of this game. Video games don't have to look like real life to be good or visually appealing—examples: WWF No Mercy, Super Mario Bros. 3, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Pong, etc.

    I can't wait to see what AEW Games has lined up for this title in the future, and I am hopeful there will be a stampede of content coming.

    I received a review copy for this review.    … Expand
  7. jjppmmrr
    Jul 2, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty damn bad. I don't give it a 2, because at least it works and is functional in the most basic of ways. I've now played 6.5 hours of it (no DLC purchased), but it's hard to keep going as there's not much else to do.

    The graphics and models are some of the worst I've seen in the last few years for a release of this supposed size—actual early PS3-level graphics. Smackdown Vs. Raw 2007 on the Xbox 360 (the first wrestling game to be in HD) looks 10x better than this. A game released 15 years ago blows AEW Fight Forever out of the water in the graphical department.

    The controls and gameplay when you're on the attack are decent, but kicking out and reversing are broken, and it's all up to luck. The game feels floaty to play and buggy at points.

    The creation suite is sad for a game in 2023. It looks promising at first, but as you look further and further into it, it's barebones in comparison to 2K, MDickie games, and Fire Pro World. Having no Community Creations is actually laughable (Yes, you CANNOT share creations online...). Not only that, but any actual CAW you make (even with formulas) looks AWFUL.

    The match types are a joke. I counted 6 or 7. Again, SvR 07 that's going to be 16 years old soon had waaay more match types. No full entrances either! That is probably on the level of a PS1 game...

    The Career/Story mode seems promising at first, but it's like they didn't have time to expand on it and after 2 hours it's just a borefest of nothing to offer.

    As a wrestling fan, I'm extremely disappointed. The developers and company hyped the game to be an old school wrestling game brought into a new era of gaming, but in reality it's a barebones video game that gets nothing accomplished like the old AKI games did and doesn't bring anything new to the table. It's like they forgot we're headed into 2024. Yes, you can base your gameplay and style on older games but... how about changing stuff up to reflect we're in a new age where people demand more? We're not paying 30 bucks for the game, it's a full priced AAA title, isn't it???

    It's a product sold solely on the nostalgia of their fans and it's shameful the amount of DLC there is already. I will not continue to play this and I'm saddened I purchased it on release and fell into the hype.    … Expand
  8. Birleone
    Jul 4, 2023
    8
    This is genuinely a very good game. I'm not surprised some of the reviews are bad, but don't let that affect your decision making. I must admit at first I was almost swayed by reviews on YouTube. But when I picked it up I had so much fun. And that is what this game brings, FUN. I'm not looking for slow, boring and over grindy games like the recent 2k series. I just want to have fun. We allThis is genuinely a very good game. I'm not surprised some of the reviews are bad, but don't let that affect your decision making. I must admit at first I was almost swayed by reviews on YouTube. But when I picked it up I had so much fun. And that is what this game brings, FUN. I'm not looking for slow, boring and over grindy games like the recent 2k series. I just want to have fun. We all do!

    Now that is not to say the game does not have its flaws. it does. like the limited options to create/customize a character, the few match options etc... But get this, this is the first in what will be a long and promising series. the Dev's of this game have a proven track record in wrestling games, so I hardly doubt they will drop the ball with this.

    AEW Fight Forever is a really good and fun game. IT IS WORTH YOUR TIME.    … Expand
  9. Maxpas
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    Not the best graphics and entrance is short but gameplay is awesome. Every match is interesting. Jericho, Hardy, Punk are amazing.
  10. fs23
    Jul 2, 2023
    8
    La propuesta del juego de AEW genero muchas expectativas las cual al jugar mis primeras horas puedo decir que se cumplieron e incluso en varios aspectos fueron superadas, si hay algo en lo cual se le puede criticar es en el modelado (no gráficos) de los personajes y algunas mecánicas que al ser calcadas de videojuegos retro no calzan de la mejor manera en la actualidad como es el hecho deLa propuesta del juego de AEW genero muchas expectativas las cual al jugar mis primeras horas puedo decir que se cumplieron e incluso en varios aspectos fueron superadas, si hay algo en lo cual se le puede criticar es en el modelado (no gráficos) de los personajes y algunas mecánicas que al ser calcadas de videojuegos retro no calzan de la mejor manera en la actualidad como es el hecho de esprintar y bloquear, pese a lo tosco que puede llegar a ser, sin dudas cada combate se siente espectacular y la variedad de movidas con la libertad que te da el juego genera una experiencia satisfactoria con bastante contenido que incluso se ira actualizando de manera gratuita.… Expand
  11. Bandeth
    Jul 3, 2023
    8
    Really fun game with room for improvement in the future.

    The story mode is good and the playstyle offers a break from WWE's more sports video game approach, I find the matches themselves offer a more fun experience than 2k's approach, but 2k has a much more varied customizer and more match types.
  12. The_kman
    Jul 7, 2023
    0
    The game is unfinished, buggy, and looks terrible. This is a very bad game and the fanboys can act like it's not but it is bad.
  13. Stxrudeboy
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    Base game is FANTASTIC. Throw back to the AKI days. While lacking depth, gameplay is fun, easy to pick up, more challenging to master.
  14. Xenalicious
    Jul 3, 2023
    2
    Honest review from a Real Wrestling fans. To put it simply, save your money. This is no an AAA game and should not be at the AAA pricing. Like the company itself, it's no where near the top level. More glorified Indie wrestling televised and should be treated as such with video games too. At most you would want to pay $20, or $10 to be realistic. Even as a diehard AEW fan, waiting until itHonest review from a Real Wrestling fans. To put it simply, save your money. This is no an AAA game and should not be at the AAA pricing. Like the company itself, it's no where near the top level. More glorified Indie wrestling televised and should be treated as such with video games too. At most you would want to pay $20, or $10 to be realistic. Even as a diehard AEW fan, waiting until it is discounted is the smart path. Even as a anti-wwe fan, there are other Wrestling games available aside from WWE2k23 and this, that you can put your money towards. If you are buying it for the nostalgia of the old wrestling game days, this isn't that. Better to just get a copy of No Mercy.

    There is little here to do. The game started out as a mobile template that was upped to a console standard. There was little care taken into the development when it comes to the animations [root motion is poorly used], modelling [obvious], effects [basic], collisions [worse than 2k20...] and of course gameplay is atrocious with little replay value. Creative suite is a joke that appears to have been a purchased 3rd party product that they then included into the game.

    AEW marketed this as a Arcade Wrestling game. If they marketed it as a Party game or Wrestling party game even, it could get a higher score. As the party side is more prevalent than the Wrestling side. Arcade Wrestling games still exist. Action Wrestling Arcade for instance is quite decent.

    To finish: If you want to support AEW by blindly buying this, would still recommend waiting until it is a better price.    … Expand
  15. untouchabo
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    This game has amazingly easy-to-pick-up and-play gameplay, that belies an extremely deep and multifaceted set of systems and timings that give a veteran the area to utilize their advantage. It is lacking features, but it's 2023 and they talked about that. Read about how they plan to "no man's sky" the game. This was just a proof of concept that the gameplay is far superior to anything elseThis game has amazingly easy-to-pick-up and-play gameplay, that belies an extremely deep and multifaceted set of systems and timings that give a veteran the area to utilize their advantage. It is lacking features, but it's 2023 and they talked about that. Read about how they plan to "no man's sky" the game. This was just a proof of concept that the gameplay is far superior to anything else out there. They succeeded and already dropped more wrestlers and have shown the new battle royal match.… Expand
  16. jcasualmente
    Jul 19, 2023
    7
    Despite falling short of providing the show provided by the league's TV shows, AEW: Fight Forever is not a bad game. The experience is fun due to the diversity of modes and combat options offered that prevent the product from being monotonous. However, bugs and poorly finished gameplay end up being the fighters' biggest opponents.
  17. Metacrot
    Aug 24, 2023
    0
    Beyond fed up with the rollout of this game. Absolute incompetence from top to bottom, releasing a battle royale before patching the UNFINISHED game, the stadium stampede being online only, minimal content with a chunk of what’s available being outdated/irrelevant, won’t release dlc people paid for. Will NEVER support another AEW game again unless they replace a majority of the peopleBeyond fed up with the rollout of this game. Absolute incompetence from top to bottom, releasing a battle royale before patching the UNFINISHED game, the stadium stampede being online only, minimal content with a chunk of what’s available being outdated/irrelevant, won’t release dlc people paid for. Will NEVER support another AEW game again unless they replace a majority of the people involved with Fight Forever. This game is such an embarrassing stain on the AEW brand.… Expand
  18. BruiserM8
    Jul 24, 2023
    0
    Buggy, bare bones, clearly unfinished, and above all else lazy. This is a desperate cash in by a company who thought they could fleece their fan base on nostalgia. The creation suite is woeful. The gameplay is dull and repetitive. Worse, there's been no mention or talk by the devs to fix it and they have the cheek to charge full price for an unfinished game. Just awful. Yet the fanboys whoBuggy, bare bones, clearly unfinished, and above all else lazy. This is a desperate cash in by a company who thought they could fleece their fan base on nostalgia. The creation suite is woeful. The gameplay is dull and repetitive. Worse, there's been no mention or talk by the devs to fix it and they have the cheek to charge full price for an unfinished game. Just awful. Yet the fanboys who think AEW is flawless and can't accept criticism will have you believe this is the best wrestling game ever. Ugh.… Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Hooked Gamers
    Aug 8, 2023
    65
    In the end, people will remember Fight Forever in one of two ways: either as a missed opportunity or as a stepping stone to something great. For something akin to a freshman effort, it has a lot to offer, and might be more of a victim of circumstances than anything else. Its largest competition is coming off a great game, and even though the styles are different, there's still an element of trying to simulate something fake connecting the two. With reports coming out that development was scaled back during its many delays, there's no doubt that the version we got was the best we could expect in a timely manner. These elements combined to make something fun in the moment, but possibly forgettable shortly after. If it hopes to have legs, it's going to need more free updates (like the announced battle royale mode that looks as ludicrous as it sounds) to entice its players to stick around. When you're in the action, though, you can practically see the CRT and corded controllers connecting you to the dropkicks and pins. For better or worse.
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  2. Hardcore Gamer
    Jul 5, 2023
    70
    Overall, AEW: Fight Forever is a fantastic pickup for fans of the company who want to experience many of its roster in video game form for the first time, but it does lack the polish of not only past and present WWE games, but other Yuke’s titles as well. The foundation is solid, but the package is a bit bare-bones and match flow isn’t on-par with what one would expect for a roster full of talent known for epic matches. The core action is fun, as is the story mode — which is one area Yuke’s topples any modern-day WWE game in. Casual wrestling game fans are probably fine staying with WWE’s offerings, while those wanting a faster-paced experience will be right at home with Fight Forever.
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  3. PC Games
    Jun 30, 2023
    50
    Wrestling-experts Yuke's put the focus on old-fashioned, tried and tested wrestling action with AEW Fight Forever. They however failed to add anything new or distinct to the genre.
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