AEW: Rise to the Top

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AEW: Rise to the Top is a single player casual simulation game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,124 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

monetization61 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging idle gameplay that keeps players coming back.
Customer support is highly responsive and helpful, resolving issues quickly.
The art style and character designs are enjoyable, appealing to fans of AEW.

The game is plagued by constant crashes and bugs, making it nearly unplayable.
It heavily relies on pay-to-win mechanics, with many features locked behind expensive purchases.
The matchmaking system in PvP is unbalanced, often pairing players with significantly stronger opponents.

monetization
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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6%
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The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for being overly reliant on ads, which often crash the game and fail to provide promised rewards. Many players feel that the game is a blatant cash grab, with in-app purchases being necessary for meaningful progress, while the ad experience is frustrating and detracts from overall enjoyment. Despite some appreciation for the option to watch ads for rewards, the implementation is seen as poorly executed, leading to a negative impact on gameplay.
- “While I wish that it was less story-driven, I like the gameplay mechanics and the in-app purchases are not pushy.”
- “Fun if you're an AEW fan; could have more of the roster, and the price of the in-game purchases is sky high; you'd need to be Tony Khan to buy them.”
- “Only complaint I have is that microtransactions are overpriced.”
- “Just a cash grab game unfortunately.”
- “This game is a blatant cash grab.”
- “The biggest drawback is the repetitive 'pay to win' ads and incentives.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
43%
27%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the colorful art style and smooth visuals, while others criticize the quality as blurry, pixelated, and below par for a 2024 release. Some users noted that the character designs feel generic and that the overall graphical presentation detracts from the gameplay experience. Overall, there is a consensus that improvements are needed to enhance the visual quality.
- “First off the company that made it, I always give their games a try, love the art style they use, absolutely great stuff.”
- “Graphics are colorful and smooth.”
- “Awesome game...become addicted to it...overall graphics are too good.”
- “Blurry graphics, the wrestler sprites are way out of focus.”
- “The look and art style of characters feels very generic and boring.”
- “The graphics are so compressed, it is unplayable.”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
44%
13%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and enjoyable, particularly appreciating the incorporation of AEW characters and graphics. However, many criticize it for being overly simplistic, linear, and lacking meaningful choices, leading to a perception of it as boring or subpar. Overall, while the storytelling has its moments of fun, it often feels like an afterthought in the gameplay experience.
- “The story is good, and it's really intriguing for a mobile game.”
- “I love the music and love that it has a storyline compared to some other idle games.”
- “The storytelling and interaction to give you an authentic show running feel is great.”
- “Boring - no choices, just click through a preloaded set of storylines that you don't really have control over... honestly hoped it would be better - but no... very basic and boring.”
- “Very subpar game storylines are long and confusing. Game structure is okay, but from a brand like AEW, I'd expect a top-flight game, not some tap-tap sim. This shows what level WWE is compared to AEW.”
- “Mindless clicking with a mindless story, zero stars.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
62%
17%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the idle mechanics and wrestling elements, while others criticize the frequent crashes, poor PvP matchmaking, and reliance on ads and pay-to-play mechanics. Many users find the gameplay simplistic and repetitive, often comparing it unfavorably to other titles in the genre, though some appreciate its addictive nature and connection to wrestling culture. Overall, while there are positive aspects, technical issues and gameplay balance detract from the experience for many players.
- “I absolutely love the game itself and the gameplay, but I am currently working with support to fix the issue that is this game constantly crashing on me.”
- “I can definitely feel the inspirations from the other AEW mobile games, like the aesthetic of it, which I love, and the wrestling mechanic.”
- “Very addictive and it's good gameplay.”
- “Idle gameplay is fine, but PvP is garbage. The early 7-day missions challenge you to open the 'star bag,' which doesn't seem possible once you run through your PvP fights in a day and hit the upper levels of PvP in less than 10 matches. I cannot win because it's pitting me against players that have significantly higher power, and I just lose.”
- “Broken app; I can't even tell you how the gameplay is because it won't even load for me.”
- “Just another ad-watching idler game, not a lot of gameplay. Since the most recent update, the ads freeze up and glitch, forfeiting the 30 seconds you wasted to get rewarded.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and issues with loading screens. While some players have noted improvements, the overall sentiment indicates that the game remains unstable and frustrating, leading to a disappointing experience for many. Users advise caution, particularly regarding in-game purchases, until further updates are released to address these issues.
- “The game is very buggy and unstable.”
- “Very disappointed, it takes forever for the game to connect to the server and then it just freezes at 80% every time.”
- “Buggy, I want to love it but it crashes every 5 minutes and that is so frustrating.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its storyline integration, while others find it annoying and lacking in variety. Users have reported issues with the game not allowing background music from other apps, lagging after updates, and even the absence of music options altogether. Overall, the music experience seems to be a point of frustration for many players.
- “I love the music and love that it has a storyline compared to some other idle games.”
- “Second, it won't let me listen to my other music from Spotify.”
- “Also doesn't allow music apps to play in the background; it force closes them.”
- “I've installed the January 16 update; the music will play but lags.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often leading to frustration as progress stalls at higher levels without significant investment of time or money. While the game has potential for enjoyment, many feel that it leans too heavily on grinding mechanics, making it feel more like a farming simulator for currencies rather than a dynamic wrestling experience.
- “The game consists of repetitive and monotonous actions that quickly become tedious.”
- “Things come to a grinding halt very quickly unless you throw in real money.”
- “It's fun, but with a battle pass, I could see it being overly grindy unless you want to blow loads of cash.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Reviewers appreciate the character design, highlighting its cartoonish style and accessibility, which contributes to an enjoyable gameplay experience. Overall, the character development is seen as engaging and appealing, encouraging long-term play.
- “From the cartoonish character designs and easy-to-learn gameplay, it's fair to say I will be playing this for a long time to come.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant performance issues with the game, noting that it runs poorly even on relatively recent hardware like the Pixel 7. There is a general sentiment that the developers are neglecting optimization and stability, leading to crashes and a subpar gaming experience.
- “The game drags performance-wise, and I'm on a Pixel 7, so my hardware isn't even that old.”
- “It seems like they don't care about performance or crashing at all.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a funny storyline filled with a variety of unique characters, showcasing cleverly written wrestling humor. Players find it to be an enjoyable time killer with an easy-to-master concept, making it both entertaining and accessible.
- “Funny storyline with a variety of characters, making it easy to achieve a high ranking.”
- “A fun time killer with cleverly written wrestling humor and a concept that is fun and easy to master.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the engaging characters and appealing animation significantly enhance the game's replayability, encouraging players to return for more experiences.
- “The characters and the animation make this game highly replayable.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, keeping the game fresh.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes encourages multiple runs to explore every possibility.”

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AEW: Rise to the Top is a casual simulation game.

AEW: Rise to the Top is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

AEW: Rise to the Top was developed by East Side Games Studio.

AEW: Rise to the Top has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

AEW: Rise to the Top is a single player game.

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