RetroMania Wrestling

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  • Summary: RetroMania Wrestling is the official sequel to the classic arcade game Wrestlefest that was released in 1991 by Technos of Japan.

    RetroMania Wrestling will be a "pick up and play" arcade wrestling game with beautiful 2D sprites, incredible backgrounds and fast-paced arcade style game play.    RetroMania Wrestling is the official sequel to the classic arcade game Wrestlefest that was released in 1991 by Technos of Japan.

    RetroMania Wrestling will be a "pick up and play" arcade wrestling game with beautiful 2D sprites, incredible backgrounds and fast-paced arcade style game play.

    * 12 16 Unique, distinct playable wrestlers at launch (adding more post launch via DLC)

    * 2-8 player local multiplayer (Online TBD)

    * Several match types, including One-on-One matches, Tag Team matches, and the Battle Royal

    * Ring entrances with entrance music

    * Multiple entrance attires for each wrestler

    * Strategic gameplay that is easy to pick up and play

    * Beautiful 2D pixel art animated sprites with over 700 frames of animation and animated backgrounds

    * Crowd chants that react to the action on screen    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Xbox Tavern
    May 20, 2021
    90
    Retromania Wrestling is a brilliant throwback to the 90’s when wrestling games were simple and fun, and it ticks all the right boxes. The art style is fantastic and I had so much fun playing it. If you are a wrestling fan you must grab this – you will not be disappointed!
  2. CGMagazine
    May 24, 2021
    80
    While not perfect and sorely lacking playable female characters, RetroMania Wrestling is an enjoyable, feature-packed love-letter to the late 80’s and early 90’s era of wrestling videogames and the WWF in general.
  3. COGconnected
    Mar 25, 2021
    78
    RetroMania Wrestling is the perfect sequel to a classic. Not only does it maintain the essence of WWF Wrestlefest but it also develops the mechanics adding depth and strategy. Although there are a ton of gameplay options, the lack of online play and the niche roster may discourage some players. However, even with few missing elements, this is one of the best wrestling games currently available and a must for fans of the sport.
  4. Pure Xbox
    Mar 24, 2021
    70
    Perhaps the initial asking price is a bit high, then - we think $19.99 would have been the sweet spot for RetroMania Wrestling at launch - but it's still nevertheless an enjoyable game. The art style is fantastic, the gameplay is classic 90s style fun, and you can tell it's been made by people who really love the business of professional wrestling. It's not going to replace WWE 2K's series for casual fans, but hardcore wrestling aficionados might just fall in love with it.
  5. Game Rant
    Apr 22, 2021
    50
    RetroMania Wrestling is a game designed with a very specific type of professional wrestling fan in mind, and those individuals may be able to enjoy it for what it is. It has a nice selection of arenas and a small but decent roster. The biggest problems with RetroMania Wrestling are its lack of content and high price point, but maybe future updates will make it a more fully-featured game that matches its asking price.

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Mar 25, 2021
    9
    RetroMania Wrestling is a breath of nostalgia reminding me of the great wrestling games over the years. While fans of Wrestlefest and otherRetroMania Wrestling is a breath of nostalgia reminding me of the great wrestling games over the years. While fans of Wrestlefest and other Technos greats will see the similarity in design quickly it nods to many more wrestling games of the past. As a fan of Mat Mania in the arcade as well as many others over the years. There’s a lot to offer here and RetroSoft is tossing around ideas for more modes and such as well as coming soon wrestlers. For what this game is, and indie developed wrestling game dating back to 10 years ago to a fast track development in about 2 years time, it’s simply a must have for fans of all the wrestling games of my generation. Wrestling isn’t what is was back in the early days of Wrestlemania and the decades to follow. Over time the huge stars and excitement of the wrestling scene became watered down and so did the games. RetroMania Wrestling I ripped through all the achievements in a couple hours as a veteran of button smashing and up, down, left right formula master. I love the CPU vs CPU vs matches and found my favorite Character the Big Meanie can dominate the squared circle for those who may struggle with the retro control. In my mind this game is exactly what it should be and I’m excited to see what the RetroSoft team has in store in the future for its fans. Fans must rumble on over to the Xbox digital games store and smash the buy button like you just put your opponent in a figure 4 leg lock. Well done RetroSoft well done indeed….… Expand
  2. GamerGuysNGals
    Mar 25, 2021
    8
    Retrosoft Studios "RetroMania Wrestling" Might be the best wrestling game in over a Decade. Highly recommend this for fans of Retro wrestlign games.
  4. RealRTJ
    Mar 29, 2021
    8
    Great gameplay, however the lack of an extensive roster and create a wrestler knocks it down a couple of notches.