AEW: Fight Forever

 PlayStation 5
User Score
5.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 47
  3. Negative: 19 out of 47
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  1. Jay821425
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    This game is soooo much fan a great start for the 1st ever AEW game it reminds me of the Glory Days of wrestling games
  2. jaytheone
    Jul 2, 2023
    9
    It's not perfect for the first time attempt it's not bad at all very fun game will definitely recommend
  3. Jt0429
    Jul 2, 2023
    8
    Good-
    Fun, fast-paced gameplay; Lots of minor details; Simple to learn but difficult to master; Branching career mode; Lots of things to unlock; Great roster.
    Bad- No complete entrance animations; Mid-tier graphics; No ability to download community creations; Few tag teams. Thoughts- AEW: Fight Forever feels like a return to form for pro-wrestling games. Long mired in the depths    Good-
    Fun, fast-paced gameplay; Lots of minor details; Simple to learn but difficult to master; Branching career mode; Lots of things to unlock; Great roster.

    Bad-
    No complete entrance animations; Mid-tier graphics; No ability to download community creations; Few tag teams.

    Thoughts-
    AEW: Fight Forever feels like a return to form for pro-wrestling games. Long mired in the depths of attempted simulation for the sake of “realism”, the genre has mostly been monopolized by a singular franchise. With the release of AEW: Fight Forever, however, we finally have a decent alternative for those among us who are more interested in the fast-paced, almost fighting game-esque gameplay of the WWE games of the past.    … Expand
  4. 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 to pick and play, deep enough for highly competitive matches.
  5. MandokPlays
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    To be honest this a great surprise for me. I played the game at my friend's house expecting just to burn some hours before going out, but this game is actually pretty awesome, I arrived at my home and the first thing was buying it and I don't regret even a little
  6. 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 the updates the his for the game
  7. Jaidenbrkl1
    Jun 30, 2023
    9
    Despite the lackluster “Road to Elite” story mode, the awkward controls, and a lack of match types, this is actually one of the funnest outings that All Elite Wrestling has ever done. If you are a fan of Here Comes the Pain or No Mercy, or an AEW fan, then this might be for you.
  8. easterfields
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    Love this game! If Nintendo created some sort of Super N64 with HD graphics, and Asmik/AKI made a wrestling game for it, that game would be AEW Fight Forever. May not be a pretty as the WWE 2K games, may not have nearly as deep of a create-a-wrestler mode, may have a career mode that's just as hokey as 2K's titles, but dang if it's not like 10x more fun!
  9. 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
  10. sixstardave
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Before anything else...this game is FUN! It's like playing pure nostalgia. If you're like me, you remember the glory days of wrestling games like No Mercy.

    Fight Forever lets you live out all those memories and make new ones! I've always wanted to be able to chokeslam women and now I get the chance. Being able to combine belts from all kinds of promotions, even ones I've never heard of,    Before anything else...this game is FUN! It's like playing pure nostalgia. If you're like me, you remember the glory days of wrestling games like No Mercy.

    Fight Forever lets you live out all those memories and make new ones! I've always wanted to be able to chokeslam women and now I get the chance. Being able to combine belts from all kinds of promotions, even ones I've never heard of, is way better than only having one main title that matters.

    Tony and Kenny actually LISTENED to fans and gave them a near perfect game.    … Expand
  11. MinePlay512
    Jun 30, 2023
    8
    While it has a few issues that could impact it, AEW: Fight Forever is a very fun wrestling game that can be a love letter to the old school days of wrestling.
  12. mike-
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    A lot of button mashing fun! Very easy for anyone in the family to pick up and start playing but also room to gain skill at timing reversals. Has a good number of the earlier roster as well as recent hires. Create a Wrestler option are on the limited side but not a big deal.
  13. jj350
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    This is basically a return to a No Mercy/WrestleMania 2000 style of wrestling game.
  14. Folks07
    Aug 30, 2023
    8
    Should have way more game modes and also a bigger roster, but overall, this is what the good old wrestling days were like.If they can improve next year, i´ll gladly buy it.
    PS: The Stadium Stampede mode is the dumbest thing i´ve ever played in a wrestling game and i love it. Hopefully they will add a tag mode one day!
  15. therock115
    Jul 13, 2023
    8
    The lights out and exploding barbed wire deathmatches are enough to keep you coming back for more. Very addictive. Support the developers, buy the game and let's hope they keep building on this.

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Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 45
  3. Negative: 6 out of 45
  1. Cubed3
    Jun 12, 2025
    60
    For what it is, AEW: Fight Forever is a simple, fun brawler. If you like simplicity and prefer your wrestling without the bells and whistles, pick this up. What lets it down is the lack of presentation and features. WWE does not own the monopoly on these things, and it’s a shame that after such a long wait, a lot is missing. The dedication to additions is commendable and bodes well for the future. Until then, this reviewer isn’t quite "All Out", but is definitely holding onto the turnbuckle.
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  2. Meristation
    Aug 28, 2023
    60
    Its gameplay it's largely recognizable, we are talking about the studio that created the classic Smackdown vs Raw. It could be some worthy, but it's lack of content makes it difficult to recommend.
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  3. TierraGamer
    Aug 24, 2023
    75
    AEW Fight Forever tries to return the old game mechanics of more than 20 years ago to consoles that no longer need them. This video game is entertaining. It has enough combat modes to feel part of a night with all AEW's action. However, the reality is that it is a product with a lot to improve, especially if it is going to compete with the WWE 2k games.
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