AEW: Fight Forever

1. Stxrudeboy

   Jul 3, 2023

   10

   While the game is lacking depth, gameplay is fantastic and fun. Throwback to no mercy/AKI days, with a mix of day of reckoning. Easy enough toWhile the game is lacking depth, gameplay is fantastic and fun. Throwback to no mercy/AKI days, with a mix of day of reckoning. Easy enough to pick and play, deep enough for highly competitive matches.… Expand

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2. Pito22

   Jul 2, 2023

   10

   Me and my homeboy had a lot of fun with aew fight forever it reminds me of the SVR games and that is a good thing looking forward to theMe and my homeboy had a lot of fun with aew fight forever it reminds me of the SVR games and that is a good thing looking forward to the updates the his for the game… Expand

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4. gustave154

   Jun 30, 2023

   10

   I rate wrestling games on fun and this game is alot of fun. Sure there is no commentary and short entrances but the game is fun with friends

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5. raw603

   Jul 2, 2023

   7

   Let me say this right from the jump: For this game to have a critics rating of 65 while 2K Battlegrounds pulled a 60 just completelyLet me say this right from the jump: For this game to have a critics rating of 65 while 2K Battlegrounds pulled a 60 just completely invalidates this rating system. 2K Battlegrounds was borderline unplayable in terms of gameplay mechanics, and in my experience only took maybe 2 hours of play time before every character felt exactly the same. But I digress...
   
   I cut my teeth on AKI & THQ wrestling games. I played basically every wrestling game on console, licensed by a major promotion or not, from WCW vs. the World through Day of Reckoning 2. And the last wrestling game I purchased was WWE 2K15 (Battlegrounds was a PS+ monthly free game). In short, I've played a lot of wrestling games, and a variety of them, at that.
   
   What I can say is, AEW: Fight Forever delivers one of my favorite gameplay experiences. In a lot of ways, AEWFF plays like a spiritual successor to WWF No Mercy with a lot of innovative enhancements to the classic AKI-like mechanics. The gameplay could use some fine tuning, but is absolutely worth trying out and, in my opinion, delivered EXACTLY what I expected from AEW's first video game entry.
   
   Getting to the "whole package," the best term I can use is inconsistent. If you're like me, you've got most of everything you want. There's tons of titles to defend in exhibition matches (plus a nice title management menu that shows title histories). Not every match type you might have expected (like tornado tag or iron man) is included, but there's still a fair assortment that provide surprisingly unique experiences. The exploding barbed wire death match in particular was a match I didn't expect to care much for, but was taken aback by how much fun and how unique of an experience it is. Leading up to release, I was bummed there was no cage match, but cage matches are really so much of just a visual gimmick most of the time. Whereas, the exploding barbed wire death match plays how, IMO every cage match in any game ever SHOULD have played but didn't, rending the cage match omission moot. And if you don't understand what I'm saying, play the match and you will.
   
   Outside of the versus menu, Road to Elite is more fun than the initial impression it gave me. But to be completely fair, for a full priced game, I don't feel the mode lasts long enough and/or has enough story scenarios. The mode will likely feel competitive sooner than later.
   
   And lastly, the oddest part of the overall game is, it seems to have been built in a way to support a lot of fun and interesting unlockable content, but it's just... not in the game? There's a store. There are systems in the game to unlock items and characters, etc. but there's so little that actually adds any value at this point its just a little concerning for the longevity of the game. It's not been a week, and despite life and responsibilities as a parent I've nearly unlocked everything in the store (that anyone knows exists at this point). So, it really begs the question how soon AEW/THQ plan to add more content, if at all. And that's probably just not a great vibe to give off again considering the Elite edition of this game was $70.
   
   I could keep going and going but I just want to be done with this review. Bottom line is, there are more than a handful of things you can scratch your head and say, "How does this game not have [XYZ] right now?" But at the same time, I've not been unable to put the controller down from the day the game was released, and don't see and end to that in sight.… Expand

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6. arostislavna

   Aug 13, 2023

   6

   Updated review: Multiplayer is hit and miss and entirely dependent on good connection, some latency just ruins the online experience.Updated review: Multiplayer is hit and miss and entirely dependent on good connection, some latency just ruins the online experience. Additionally, the seasonal updates haven't started, and there's nothing to grind the in-game currency for... it has potential to be fun, still. But lack of updates has really hindered this game. I'm inclined to say this is in a state like Cyberpunk 2077 in 2020. Yikes.
   
   It's AEW's first major console game & YUKE's expertise comes from the N64 arcade style wrestling games, which is forgiveable that it isn't a simulator game.
   
   Controls are easy to pick up but hard to master, I had to change the running controls to L2 and do training to figure out how to play. The default controls are not the best, and I would recommend changing them.
   
   This base game is NOT perfect, and there are glaring features missing upon launch.
   Difficulty is not scaled correctly IMHO, a 1v1 can be beaten on elite relatively easy, but a 4v4 on easy or normal will kick your butt.
   
   There is very limited voice acting for the story, and if you're wanting depth it's not there. Road to Elite basically exists to level up your Create a Wrestler, unlock the photo postcards, and convert your rewards to the grindable currency.
   It's a relatively short experience, and worthy of your time atleast once a week.
   
   Most of the minigames are cool, PENTA says is probably the hardest one to master.
   The weapon list and the overall craziness from all the matches with no disqualification is fantastic.
   
   There are 4-5 moves in the move list that just don't work, and need to be fixed ASAP.
   
   The Create a Wrestler & Arena modes are lacking in features and NEED an online ecosystem to keep the game alive.
   
   The in-game store is lacking in content currently, but will be updated in the future. Additionally, most clothing options and hair need an overhaul in colour selection. (It probably won't happen so it's unfortunate)
   
   In closing, the real draw to this over the WWE2K series is the gameplay.… Expand

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7. beer1983

   Aug 15, 2023

   2

   I don’t know where to begin with this appalling excuse for a video game. I might start with the fact I paid £50 for something that looks andI don’t know where to begin with this appalling excuse for a video game. I might start with the fact I paid £50 for something that looks and plays like some I might have paid around £15 for as Xbox 360 arcade game around 2008.
   
   AEW Fight Forever is a very ugly looking game. The way the wrestlers look and move is horrible. I could look past that if the gameplay was up to scratch, but it isn’t. Matches are so rushed with no real back and forth. I know it’s meant to have an arcade feel to it but I would still like a bit of depth to the encounters, especially for the full price. Also, the lack of any real ring entrances is just lazy, nothing to do with trying to create an old school feel, just pure lazy. And the bugs, where do I start?! Have you, dear reader, performed the ‘Cody Cutter’? If not, well Cody leaps backwards in usual fashion but literally cuts through his opponent and then ends up back in front of him to perform the move. I mean, I’ve heard of a Cody Cutter, but this is ridiculous. I’ve also seen wrestlers on the outside of the ring end up walking through the ring with their heads popping up through the mat. It’s as almost as bad as WWE2K20 for game breaking bugs.
   
   Now, on to the gameplay options, or lack there off. This game is threadbare. The roster is small, ridiculously small when you think of the talent on the AEW roster. And if you want to try and create a Wrestler, good luck with that!!! The options are abysmal. I think there there are about 7 faces you can use and about 5 all look the same. Hairstyles are terrible as are outfits. And there isn’t even an option to create your PPV, so everything is pretty much left to just dull, buggy exhibition matches. The story mode, ‘Road to Elite’ is so dated it has to be played to be believed. And I don’t get the stupid mini games, they bring nothing to the overall experience other than feeling like filler for a game that has next to nothing going for it.
   
   I hate this game so much I feel like taking it back for a refund, but I hear there will be some big updates forthcoming so I MIGHT keep hold of it for now. If the updates do come and change nothing, I can at least trade it in for something else. As it is right now, DO NOT BUY this game. It looks cheap and plays nasty and isn’t worth the premium price tag attached to it. Avoid.
   
   Pros:
   You get to play as AEW stars like Kenny Omega, Punk and Cody(After unlocking him, which is easy).
   
   Some interesting match types.
   
   Controls are simple and fun.
   
   Could be a decent game with future updates.
   
   Cons:
   Lots of bugs and sub par graphics, even on PS5.
   
   Lack of gameplay options outside of exhibition matches.
   
   Pathetic attempt at create a wrestler.
   
   Looks and plays like a budget game, not worth full retail price.
   
   Awful story mode.
   
   No replay value.… Expand

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8. Kerusey

   Aug 3, 2023

   0

   This game is the worst. I wish all the people who were involved in this game the most pain in the world, they are worthless

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