Action Arcade Wrestling

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Action Arcade Wrestling is a single player and multiplayer arcade sport game. It was developed by VICO Game Studio and was released on October 15, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Action Arcade Wrestling is a retro-style wrestling game with over-the-top moves and fast-paced action. Create your own wrestler and battle it out in various arenas, using a wide range of attacks and combos to defeat your opponents. With local and online multiplayer, as well as a variety of game modes, there's plenty of wrestling mayhem to enjoy.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 202 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features a deep and flexible creation suite, allowing players to create and download a wide variety of custom wrestlers and arenas.
Gameplay is simple and fun, making it easy to pick up and play, especially in multiplayer settings.
The community is active and creative, providing a plethora of unique characters and content that enhance the overall experience.

The AI is often unresponsive and lacks depth, leading to repetitive and unchallenging matches.
The game feels bare-bones, missing essential features like a career mode or story progression, which can make gameplay feel shallow over time.
There are frequent bugs and glitches, including crashes and issues with hit detection, which detract from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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14%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its simplicity and nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic wrestling games, while others criticize it for being dull, repetitive, and lacking depth. Many users highlight the detailed creation suite as a standout feature, but express disappointment in the limited match variety and numerous gameplay issues, suggesting that the game feels unfinished. Overall, while the gameplay is solid for casual enjoyment, it may not satisfy those seeking a deeper or more varied wrestling experience.
- “This game has pretty solid gameplay - no additional cutscenes, so I imagine the money is well spent.”
- “The creation suite is insanely detailed, and the gameplay is simple and fun!”
- “And gameplay is like fresh air these days.”
- “The gameplay is so dull and repetitive that it couldn't hold me for more than a few minutes at a time.”
- “This game in its current format absolutely stinks. I've tried many times to like this game back when it was under the Chikara banner, but there are so many issues with the gameplay that it has become unbearable for me. I still give some respect to Vico as this is their first effort in the video gaming industry, but the issues have become something that the studio doesn't want to touch, like the fact that some moves can cause the wrestler to be positioned midair, the AI wrestlers going nowhere near the outside of the ring, the battle royal mode being nearly unusable, and the sound cutting out way too often. There are new issues created with the voiceover; out goes the calm match reporter and in comes Randy Savage on steroids, which makes it difficult to get through matches. I would say that you should save up money and get Fire Pro Wrestling World, especially if you have a laptop. If you do want to play this game, I would wait until they sort out most of these issues, but for now, I'm putting this game into a developmental promotion and waiting until the contract runs out.”
- “The matches themselves are way too similar; it feels all the same, no matter what wrestler you choose. It's always the same limited gameplay.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The game features a customizable music option, allowing players to upload their own tracks to accompany character selections and victories, enhancing the personal experience. However, there are no entrance themes for characters, which limits the musical experience during character introductions. Overall, the in-game music during matches is well-received, but the lack of entrance music is noted as a drawback.
- “The ability to add custom music is a fantastic feature, allowing players to personalize their experience.”
- “You can create a folder for your music, and when selecting a character, you can choose a track from that folder to play if that character wins.”
- “The in-game music during matches enhances the overall atmosphere and makes each battle feel unique.”
- “There are no entrances, so there's no music to walk down to.”
- “The game lacks custom music options, which is disappointing.”
- “I would love to set up a gauntlet with custom music, but the current options are limited.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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58%
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The graphics of this arcade wrestling game are generally well-received, featuring a blend of realistic and fantastical elements in a 3D environment that enhances gameplay. While customization options allow for recognizable character designs, the graphics are not considered high-end, and some moves may not visually connect despite registering as hits. Overall, the game is praised for its fun visuals and solid performance, especially when compared to competitors like Fire Pro Wrestling.
- “One of the best arcade wrestling games that has come out so far. I'm pretty impressed by it! It's easy to pick up, simple to do moves, and you have a blend of realism and fantasy, which is perfect. Hit detection is flawless, and you can play a match really well. It doesn't have clunky 2D graphics; it's 3D, and that's what makes it great!”
- “Great customization, fun graphics, and excellent gameplay.”
- “Just look at some of the created wrestlers in this game compared to Fire Pro Wrestling, and you will easily see that this game makes it very simple to achieve something recognizable without a name tag.”
- “Moves sometimes don't connect graphically but still count as hits.”
- “-graphics, just look at some of the created wrestlers in this vs fire pro wrestling, and you will easily see this game makes it very simple to achieve something recognizable without a name tag.”
- “While the possible looks for the wrestlers are highly variable, the graphics are not high-end and considerable effort is required to make them look good.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for a more developed story element in the game, noting that even some indie mobile games offer in-depth narratives. While the gameplay is enjoyable, many reviewers feel the absence of a career or story mode detracts from long-term engagement. Overall, the lack of a substantial story or progression system is a common point of criticism.
- “Even some indie mobile games have a very in-depth storyline.”
- “I really enjoy the 2-button gameplay, but I do wish there was a career mode or story mode to keep me coming back to it.”
- “A single-player story or some sort of worthwhile progression system.”
- “No story mode from what I've seen.”
- “I really enjoy the 2-button gameplay, but I do wish there was a career mode or story mode or something to keep me coming back to it.”
- “Story mode?”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, glitches, and bugs that significantly detract from the experience. Many recommend only purchasing the game if players can overlook these persistent issues, as it appears unlikely to improve in this regard.
- “If you can deal with constant crashing, many glitches, and bugs, then the game is good.”
- “Only get this game if you can overlook the game's glitches and flaws.”
- “I don't think the game will shape up to anything, as it's too all over the place and buggy as hell.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd and hilarious gang fights, featuring over-the-top moves and creative character customization. Players find the comedic elements engaging and entertaining, often highlighting the game's fast-paced, chaotic nature and the ability to perform ridiculous actions, such as setting opponents on fire or using fantastical powers. Overall, the game is described as a fun and amusing experience, especially when purchased at a discount.
- “It comes to a mess of ridiculously hilarious gang fights.”
- “Very funny, cheap (wait for discount) and you can create your own fighters, or download the ones created by other players; just remember to download the factory.”
- “Fun arcade wrestling game, fast-paced with funny moves. I set fire to some dude using a fire ant and became Harry Potter by shooting a lightning bolt at some other guy.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers exceptional replayability, featuring a vast array of user-generated content, including custom wrestlers, arenas, and belts, ensuring players have endless opportunities for new experiences.
- “There are tons, and I mean tons, of replayability with endless amounts of created content, custom wrestlers, custom arenas, and custom belts.”

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Action Arcade Wrestling is a arcade sport game.

Action Arcade Wrestling is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and others.

Action Arcade Wrestling was released on October 15, 2019.

Action Arcade Wrestling was developed by VICO Game Studio.

Action Arcade Wrestling has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Action Arcade Wrestling is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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