WrestleQuest Review (PlayStation 5)

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For this WrestleQuest Review, Pro wrestling and RPG fantasy collide in the ultimate pixel-powered adventure. “Macho Man” Randy Savage and tons of other icons offer guidance as you powerbomb your way to glory beyond the ring. This hero’s journey ain’t just an epic quest, it’s a WRESTLEQUEST!

WrestleQuest Review Pros:

  • Decent graphics.
  • 2GB download size.
  • Platinum trophy.
  • Own in-game achievements called awards.
  • 3 save slots.
  • Wrestling gameplay.
  • Opening short tutorial on the basics then there are more advanced tutorials.
  • In-game cutscenes.
  • Features real wrestlers such as Macho Man Randy Savage, Diamond Dallas Page, and Jake The Snake Roberts.
  • Turn-based combat.
  • On your turn, you can strike, taunt, use an item, or use a gimmick.
  • When hitting an opponent a button prompt comes up and if you time it right you can do extra damage and maybe hit them into the ropes which opens up a second attack.
  • The Hype meter goes up as you mix up your moves and nail the button prompts, and once full you get to do powerful moves and or get a special move.
  • Pinning someone is a mini-game in that you press the button when an arrow is in the green.
  • Earn EXP and level up to increase your stats.
  • Has a 90s wrestling feel to it all.
  • A mini-map shows your objective direction.
  • When not fighting you can freely move around.
  • At times you get to do pre-match promos which is multiple-choice and can generate hype for your next match.
  • You play as Randy Santos an up-and-comer.
  • The camera can be set to follow or free.
  • World map lets you travel around to new locations.
  • Hidden treasures are in set locations with a clear progress bar.
  • Find and earn items from chests and matches.
  • You can interact with other wrestlers and help shape who they are.
  • Over time you get managers and tag team partners who all add to your passive or gimmick actions.
  • Cool animations and art pop-ups as you pull off attacks and moves.
  • Has a lot of wrestlers that parody other well-known wrestlers.
  • Choose your hyp type from – powerhouse, showman, sidekick, technician, underdog, or don’t have one. Before you choose you do get a list of Pros and cons.
  • Items can be equipped and each will affect your stats in some way.
  • Wrestlepedia fills in with tutorials, status effects, and a bestiary as you play.
  • Save when you want from the menu.
  • Combat settings unlock in the game for maximum damage, auto-pinning, and immortality.
  • You get main and optional side quests with a full quest manager.

WrestleQuest Review Cons:

  • No game settings just audio.
  • Slow starter.
  • The combat takes some getting used to.
  • The button prompt window is very short.
  • The text is small and has no options to change it.
  • Doesn’t feature any notable voice work.
  • You just want the game to get started already but it keeps putting pointless or slow obstacles in your way.
  • The combat no matter always boils down to QTE.
  • You cannot adjust or tweak any of the quick-time events.

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Developer: Mega Cat Studios, Inc.

Publisher: Skybound Entertainment

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  • 8/10
    Graphics - 8/10
  • 7/10
    Sound - 7/10
  • 7/10
    Accessibility - 7/10
  • 7/10
    Length - 7/10
  • 7/10
    Fun Factor - 7/10
7.2/10

Summary

Wrestlequest is a wrestling game with turn-based combat and real wrestlers such as Macho Man Randy Savage, Diamond Dallas Page, and Jake The Snake Roberts. The game has three save slots, an opening short tutorial on the basics, and more advanced tutorials. It features in-game cutscenes and a 90s wrestling feel. On their turn, players can strike, taunt, use an item, or use a gimmick. When hitting an opponent, a button prompt comes up and if timed right, players can do extra damage and maybe hit the opponent into the ropes for a second attack. The Hype meter goes up as players mix up their moves and nail the button prompts, and once full, players can do powerful moves or get a special move.

The game has a mini-game for pinning opponents where players press the button when an arrow is in the green. Players earn EXP and level up to increase their stats. A mini-map shows the objective direction and players can freely move around when not fighting. At times, players get to do pre-match promos which are multiple-choice and can generate hype for the next match. Players play as Randy Santos, an up-and-comer. The camera can be set to follow or free, and a world map lets players travel around to new locations. Hidden treasures are in set locations with a clear progress bar. Players can find and earn items from chests and matches, interact with other wrestlers to shape who they are, and get managers and tag team partners who add to passive or gimmick actions. The game has cool animations and art pop-ups as players pull off attacks and moves.

Overall it’s a great idea and has a lot of charm and humor but for me, it doesn’t quite hit the mark. It could be the combat mechanics or it might be how the game unfolds in general but it just didn’t stick with me, I enjoyed my time with it but getting back to it isn’t something on my radar.

Jim Smale

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