The announcers do a pretty good job with the commentary, though you'll hear some remarks a bit too frequently. It's enough to get anyone pumped and make the fight feel special. Beforehand you'll view lovingly-crafted video reels that show you exactly why you should be excited about these matches, how important the two competitors are and why you should care that they're finally facing off.

Still, something long-lasting like this would have been welcome, but All Stars does just fine with this more accessible story mode-esque feature.įantasy Warfare feels like the heart of this game, pitting two generally similar wrestlers of different eras against each other over 15 matches that you unlock as you progress. It's the closest thing here to a Career mode, and still satisfies albeit not being as in-depth or expansive.

Path of Champions features three storylines through which you can take any wrestler to the top via ten matches, the current champion taunting you with hilarious, over-the-top videos along the way. The gameplay overall feels smooth and fun, based mostly on timing, grappling and reversals with a touch of combo-chaining and defensive strategy, and features three difficulty settings to help suit each player's needs. They're all easy to control, and whether you choose the Remote + Nunchuk, Classic Controller or GameCube Controller is really up to personal preference, though we found the Classic method the easiest to pick up.

Monstrously muscular men flip ten feet into the air and agilely soar from a turnbuckle to the opposite side of the ring, while lumbering colossi toss their opponents and juggle them above their heads. The style implemented in All Stars is outright fantastic. There's also a fairly basic character creator that gets the job done well, even if it's not terribly robust. Beyond that, individual characters come with a smattering of exclusive moves, though none drastically stand out from the rest. The fighters are divided into four classes – Acrobat, Big Man, Brawler and Grappler – each of which fights differently and feels unique to control. RAW, though the selection still feels satisfying. The roster features 30 wrestlers, many of which start out locked, split between contemporary Superstars and classic Legends.

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