Wrestling Empire

 Switch
  • Publisher: MDickie
  • Release Date: Jan 11, 2021
  • Also On: PC
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 53
  3. Negative: 6 out of 53

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  1. Ishaandwivedi
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    A complete hard-working individual made such an amazing game.. he deserves the best.. i am enjoying this game so much.. and theres much more to come.. truly amazing
  2. JCITY
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    At first glance, on a technical scale, this game might be just as **** as anyone might say it is, but it's stupid fun and surprisingly deep for a budget Switch game. Once you get used to it, it all flows together nicely and can easily become addicting to play, especially if you're truly a wrestling fan, because this game has EVERYONE and if not you can just make them yourself! Worst gameAt first glance, on a technical scale, this game might be just as **** as anyone might say it is, but it's stupid fun and surprisingly deep for a budget Switch game. Once you get used to it, it all flows together nicely and can easily become addicting to play, especially if you're truly a wrestling fan, because this game has EVERYONE and if not you can just make them yourself! Worst game ever! 10/10… Expand
  3. CastleArcade
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    MDickie has done it again, improving on his wrestling game that he's been developing for years. It's as addictive as ever and it's honestly the reason I picked up my Switch again after not using it for quite some time.
    This just proves that you don't need AAA studio graphics or a massive dev team to make a good, fun, entertaining video game that obviously has a lot of passion put into it.
  4. HitmanHomer
    Jan 16, 2021
    8
    Its janky & buggy at times, but that doesn't stop it from being entertaining stupid fun. I think most long time wrestling fans will get a kick out of this zany wrestling game.
  5. Gazamataz1
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    It’s a 10 from me because I’ve had so much fun playing this game. I would be fool if I were a critical review to give this a game a 10. It has so much wrong with it I wouldn’t know where to stop criticising the game. As a long time wrestling fan mind this is a dream come true. So much fun
  6. ManvsCar
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    Just an unbelievable fun game. Is it rough around the edges? Sure. Easily the best wrestling campaign I've played in a long time. Feels loosely like No Mercy. The game will keep receiving updates. If you are a fan of wrestling games at all this is a must get.
  7. Cauebrasil
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    best wrestling game of all time, now we just need to leave for android, and when we leave it will have the same success that wrestling revolution 3D had
  8. EkulNaneek
    Jan 20, 2021
    8
    If you loved Wwf No Mercy, then this game is for you! It is buggy, but I can assure this is the best wrestling game on the switch! Over 300 characters! A simple yet addictive career mode, wrestlers can actually die of drug overdoses! Up to 30 wrestlers (including ref) on the screen at once! You can set things on fire amd fight in the crowd. Do not under estimate this game, you will fall inIf you loved Wwf No Mercy, then this game is for you! It is buggy, but I can assure this is the best wrestling game on the switch! Over 300 characters! A simple yet addictive career mode, wrestlers can actually die of drug overdoses! Up to 30 wrestlers (including ref) on the screen at once! You can set things on fire amd fight in the crowd. Do not under estimate this game, you will fall in love with it!… Expand
  9. GabboCL
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    Muy bueno el juego la verdad. Aunque no lo haya jugado en switch XD, si es como su versión similar de Android, este juego debe ser igual o mejor.
  10. SageRain
    Jan 20, 2021
    8
    This game is amazing in every way. Normal matches can quickly turn into '"WTF is going on" moments and i love it. Sure there are some slight issues like some moves feeling a bit slow and the AI no selling everything for a brief moment. If youre thinking of getting this game id say check out some of the 2d Mdickie games on mobile and if you find those fun then you certainly will have aThis game is amazing in every way. Normal matches can quickly turn into '"WTF is going on" moments and i love it. Sure there are some slight issues like some moves feeling a bit slow and the AI no selling everything for a brief moment. If youre thinking of getting this game id say check out some of the 2d Mdickie games on mobile and if you find those fun then you certainly will have a great time with this. This game is almost as good as Mpire Remix and it deserves every penny.… Expand
  11. 0ffBe4t
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    I feel like most critic reviews do not understand the real appeal of this game. If I could describe this game in three words it would be chaos, wacky and fun. This is not meant to be wrestling simulation game but rather an arcade game who doesn't take itself seriously. Mdickie games are diamond in the rough. Sure it doesn't look good graphically and it can be a bit glitchy sometimes, butI feel like most critic reviews do not understand the real appeal of this game. If I could describe this game in three words it would be chaos, wacky and fun. This is not meant to be wrestling simulation game but rather an arcade game who doesn't take itself seriously. Mdickie games are diamond in the rough. Sure it doesn't look good graphically and it can be a bit glitchy sometimes, but if you can see past that you find a wrestling game that allows you to express yourself like no others can.… Expand
  12. SwanHtet
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    Genuinely amazing
    This game is the definition of gameplay > graphics

    Best Mdickie game ever
  13. All-StarJD
    Jan 20, 2021
    6
    It's extremely limited, actual gameplay isn't consistent or what I'd call fun, but there is room to grow. It does happen to be the best wrestling game for the Nintendo Switch, but that's not saying anything. Playing this only makes me wish Fire Pro World was available for Nintendo. There's also the fact that this game is essentially just a port of Wrestling Revolution 3D with a few updatesIt's extremely limited, actual gameplay isn't consistent or what I'd call fun, but there is room to grow. It does happen to be the best wrestling game for the Nintendo Switch, but that's not saying anything. Playing this only makes me wish Fire Pro World was available for Nintendo. There's also the fact that this game is essentially just a port of Wrestling Revolution 3D with a few updates here and there. I have yet to find a feature that justifies me purchasing this versus the older game besides fact that it's on Switch, which I guess is enough for some people.… Expand
  14. itohism
    Jan 12, 2021
    7
    The best wrestling game on switch, the gameplay is fun both by yourself and the roster of what I've seen looks great. Unlocking the roster is a big issue though, you have to do it through the career mode. I initially enjoyed the career mode but my wrestler just gets sick/injured too much to be enjoyable I've spent well over an hour wrestling so far in matches I've started with 0% stamina.The best wrestling game on switch, the gameplay is fun both by yourself and the roster of what I've seen looks great. Unlocking the roster is a big issue though, you have to do it through the career mode. I initially enjoyed the career mode but my wrestler just gets sick/injured too much to be enjoyable I've spent well over an hour wrestling so far in matches I've started with 0% stamina. I understand that the chaos is by design, but the gameplay becomes an awful slow slog where you wait to lose.… Expand
  15. Kharlos
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    One man game that have a lot of heart. Might be janky but its so much fun to play.
  16. Catric
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    One of the most enjoyable games i've ever played, it offers an amazing AND very dynamic career mode. Moves soooo smoth, and reversals animations are great.

    Plus, it receives major updates constantly.
  17. CateTr
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Had so much fun in this game it is basically make your own fun the game however can understand if other people wouldn't enjoy it

    It's updates have made the game so much better
    enjoyed making rivals in the game that I want to see fall and make friends I want to see succeed
    The graphics are charming to me reminding me of my childhood.

    unironically my current game of the year
  18. Jeev24
    Feb 23, 2021
    9
    The best wrestling game on the Switch, bar none. This also goes to show that gaming publications are not to be trusted blindly.
  19. humza3173
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    I grew up on these games, the fact only person made it is crazy. Amazing to play if your a wrestling fan
  20. Kevzombie
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    This game is a throw back to No Mercy and Smack Down days. Where wrestling wasn't trying to be anything more or less. I found out about Mdickie after purchasing this game and wish I had known about his other games before. I highly recommend this game, the game play is where this baby shines and on the switch it's awesome to have in my hands on the go. There are things that could be addedThis game is a throw back to No Mercy and Smack Down days. Where wrestling wasn't trying to be anything more or less. I found out about Mdickie after purchasing this game and wish I had known about his other games before. I highly recommend this game, the game play is where this baby shines and on the switch it's awesome to have in my hands on the go. There are things that could be added but from what I hear about Mdickie he is good at updating his games

    If the critic scores show anything, it's how out of touch mainstream wrestling games and critics are with what players actually want past the fancy graphics and high budgets.    … Expand
  21. Moonchildno1
    Jan 23, 2021
    8
    What an absolute please of game to play. A wrestling game that doesn't take its self to seriously. Not a bad point at all but from the mediocre graphics that harc back to 5th gen wrestling games such as the critically acclaimed WWF No Mercy for the N64 and the first 2 WWF Smackdown games for the PlayStation, to the continuing cannon in game story lines. Some game play can be veryWhat an absolute please of game to play. A wrestling game that doesn't take its self to seriously. Not a bad point at all but from the mediocre graphics that harc back to 5th gen wrestling games such as the critically acclaimed WWF No Mercy for the N64 and the first 2 WWF Smackdown games for the PlayStation, to the continuing cannon in game story lines. Some game play can be very repetitive but still very fun. The mechanics are very easy and quick to pick up and learn and with 10 different rosters to work your way through you can have many hours of fun .… Expand
  22. Pandagaming93
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    its fun load of characters interesting career mode and lots of customisation
  23. MixedBag
    Jan 16, 2021
    8
    Hear me out here, you probably wouldn't agree with my rating, but I ABSOLUTELY **ADORE** Mat Dickie's games, the campaign and gameplay is so fun, and it's probably my favorite Switch wrestling game. For me, the only reason it's not a 9/10 is because of the bugs, I personally have no problem with them, but you most likely will. The game is like licorice, you either adore it or despise it.
  24. R4TM4NN
    Jan 20, 2021
    9
    Wrestling Empire was delight to play. It's one of those games which make you lose track of time. Apart from a few bugs here and there it was an absolute blast playing this game. And to think that all of this was made by just one developer. It's been ages since we got a good wrestling game for a Nintendo console and this one just shines like a light at the end of a dark tunnel. I'll give itWrestling Empire was delight to play. It's one of those games which make you lose track of time. Apart from a few bugs here and there it was an absolute blast playing this game. And to think that all of this was made by just one developer. It's been ages since we got a good wrestling game for a Nintendo console and this one just shines like a light at the end of a dark tunnel. I'll give it a 9 for now since a lot of the features haven't been added yet. But it'll make every critic's mouth go wide open that's for sure… Expand
  25. Damian_100
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    Hands down, the best wrestling game on the switch! Forget about WWE 2K18(very bad) and WWE 2K Battlegrounds (mediocre)!
  26. Cufflefishza
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    Wrestling Empire is a ridiculously fun wrestling simulation game that has an actual fun career mode with tons of replayabilty and and almost roguelike feel as you never know what brand or match is coming next. The fact that this is V1 with plenty more coming and all of it done by one man makes this even amazing. Highly recommended.
  27. SessizGeveze
    Jan 25, 2021
    1
    It's copy-paste game.
    You have everything in wrestling revolution game. This game only have 30 fps
  28. thefoodpyramid
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is fantastic, it has improved on many things from Wrestling Revolution 3D. Despite not having all the features of WR3D, the improvements made in this game make it a blast to play. Moves are so much more fluid. For example, my create a wrestler is able to go from running into a sleeper from behind, take the opponent down to the mat into a camel clutch then wrap his legs around the opponent into a choke, all without letting out or pressing many additional buttons. When executing a spinebuster you can spin your opponent in a circle with the joystick or just deliver it clean. It's pretty much like having full control, it's easy to counter moves for some pretty impressive spots. There are more wrestlers in this game and more options when creating a character or editing an existing one. MDickie has stated he will be updating the game at no additional cost, so one can expect to receive updates to the game over time after purchasing. He has talked about other features that will be coming. It's such an impressive game especially considering it was made by one person. The graphics may look "bad" to some but they are made to emulate the N64 era experience and there is a lot of detail in the character's motion and even their facial expressions change in different situations and during the matches. Wild stuff happens throughout your career, not just to you but to other wrestlers in the game. The universe you're in evolves with your career. Other wrestlers change promotions, retire and worse. It's such a fun game and was the main decision in even buying a Switch. I put so many hours into WR3D that I knew it would be worth the investment and it has not been a disappointment at all.… Expand
  29. MaestroM86
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Great career mode, flexible customization, clockwork performance, and a complex and responsive moveset. That said, go in expecting indie/retro level graphics and an engine with more than it's fair share of glitches and jank. If you give this game a chance the glitches become part of the charm.

    If you like wrestling, buy it now. If you love local couch multi-player buy this now.
  30. GlacierAnge1
    Feb 2, 2021
    10
    This is by far one of the best wrestling games we've had, let alone on Nintendo Switch. It gives you classic N64 vibes from the get go with a deep roster of over 300 wrestlers (that's right OVER 300) from the start no dlc or micros to unlock them *cough battleground* & it has updates coming in the form of more moves, a free roam feature & the much beloved Booker / General Manager mode (oneThis is by far one of the best wrestling games we've had, let alone on Nintendo Switch. It gives you classic N64 vibes from the get go with a deep roster of over 300 wrestlers (that's right OVER 300) from the start no dlc or micros to unlock them *cough battleground* & it has updates coming in the form of more moves, a free roam feature & the much beloved Booker / General Manager mode (one of very few games in recent times to do that on console as well)

    Considering it was all done by one man alone, this is very impressive.    … Expand
  31. EgoPanik
    Feb 2, 2021
    8
    At first glance, this game maybe doesn't look that great. But the more you play (or watch) it, the more you realize how great it is. There is so much you can do in that game. Insane moves, a crazy selection of weapons and match types. Sure, the gameplay may not be the smoothes and it can be hard to get into it, but it's still a lot of fun.
    But the best part of course is the story mode.    At first glance, this game maybe doesn't look that great. But the more you play (or watch) it, the more you realize how great it is. There is so much you can do in that game. Insane moves, a crazy selection of weapons and match types. Sure, the gameplay may not be the smoothes and it can be hard to get into it, but it's still a lot of fun.
    But the best part of course is the story mode. That mode is pure insanity. The game world still exists in the background which makes everything feel alive and the newspaper headlines are a nice touch to add to this. They also bring some of my favorite moments from this game, like weird or funny title changes or even wrestlers dying. I laughed way too many times at this mode and I think most fans would get a kick out of it.
    On top of that, Matt also said that there will be more content added with free updates on the future. If this is true the game has the potential to not only get a even higher rating, but to also be one of the greatest wrestling game ever. So if you read this and think about buying it, the awnser is absolutely. It's worth every penny and you will get a lot of fun out of this game    … Expand
  32. Username115
    Feb 12, 2021
    8
    Even with a little bit of glitches It is still a fun game it's smooth on special teammate moves and it's kind of sad that there is no online but what do you expect the game was made by one guy and i hope he adds more of his best games like hard times that is a classic phone game
  33. Marciano459
    Mar 2, 2021
    8
    The Game will grab your attention, you maybe miss some features from previous games, but, every week the developer will lauch updates with past features and new features.
  34. MatX007
    Mar 31, 2021
    9
    I'm surprised, i didn't expect to find this game so good at first. Wrestling Empire is surely one of the "better" games on the Nintendo Switch. But, after playing it for a couple of months, it gets a bit repetitive and boring. Fortunately, due to the "monthly" updates, lots of new stuff gets added to try out! If you start playing the game, the controls may fell a bit clunky at first, butI'm surprised, i didn't expect to find this game so good at first. Wrestling Empire is surely one of the "better" games on the Nintendo Switch. But, after playing it for a couple of months, it gets a bit repetitive and boring. Fortunately, due to the "monthly" updates, lots of new stuff gets added to try out! If you start playing the game, the controls may fell a bit clunky at first, but after a while you can get used to it. In the first version of the game (v. 1.0.1), there were many collision glitches and the story was pretty limited, but prior to 1.1.0, the most recent version, many of these "pesky" glitches have been fixed and the story got expanded a lot! I have to give credit to the developer, MDickie, for creating such an amazing game. Great job!… Expand
  35. Yeahcool1724
    Apr 23, 2021
    8
    This is one of deepest/funnest wrestling games I’ve played in my life. It’s not perfect but it sits very well beside WWE 2K20. If it was possible to port over the phone version of this game with how much he’s cleaned it up this switch version it would be an even higher score. Keep up the hard work M-Dickie, your work is incredible. I wish 2K had half the heart.
  36. Goodbad
    Oct 8, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game looks even more cartoonish than the developer's previous games. It gets boring quick.… Expand
  37. KingBoo2006
    May 10, 2022
    10
    One of the best wrestling games on Switch, Android, & IOS. great job to Mat Dickie.
  38. adpaskhughes
    Aug 25, 2023
    8
    The poor critical reviews completely miss the point. This is the most ridiculous, fun and addictive wrestling game to play on basically any platform, up there with a classic like No Mercy on the N64. Yes it's janky, yes it's stupid, yes it's buggy, but none of that matters; in fact, it's kind of the point.

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Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. Gaming Age
    Feb 16, 2021
    83
    To be sure, it’s not perfect, and to enjoy Wrestling Empire you need to be willing to overlook a lot. Provided you can do that, however, you’ll find that you’ve got one of the most enjoyable wrestling games in years at your fingertips.
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  2. Switch Player
    Feb 2, 2021
    40
    Wrestling Empire offers the career mode most wrestling fans are hoping for from a WWE game, but the standard of action inside the ring lets it down. Not quite ‘so bad it’s good’, the wrestling action is just frustrating to play.
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  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Jan 19, 2021
    40
    It is kind of impressive that one person was able to create a Switch wrestling game that runs well part of the time when two teams at a major pub couldn’t even pull that off. However, Wrestling Empire isn’t quite “so bad it’s good” territory, nor is it the worst. It’s basically the small indie wrestling company bringing in a guy with TV exposure to sell tickets. And with more competition coming in the short and hopefully longer terms for Switch wrestling games, it’ll be one of those “Oh yeah, that happened” games in short order.
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