- November 18, 2014
- Wrestling Gamers United
- 2h median play time
Pro Wrestling X
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About
Pro Wrestling X is a PC game that brings the fun and familiar gameplay of classic Nintendo 64 wrestling games, with a modern twist. The game emphasizes on simple yet deep mechanics, and it is designed to be open and moddable for the community to create and share new content. The 1.0 release will feature standard movement and directional controls, running, and Irish whips. The ultimate goal is to capture the fun of WWF No Mercy and the depth of Fire Pro Wrestling while giving due respect to professional wrestling.





- The game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic wrestling games like WWF No Mercy, appealing to fans of that era.
- The creation mode allows players to customize wrestlers and rings, providing a level of personalization.
- The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing commitment to enhancing the game over time.
- The game has been in early access for many years with minimal progress, leading to frustration among players.
- Gameplay is currently very limited, with only a few moves and characters available, making it feel incomplete.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that hinder the overall experience, making the game feel unpolished.
gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeGameplay reviews are mixed, with some players praising the nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic wrestling games like "No Mercy," while others criticize the mechanics as clunky, unresponsive, and lacking depth. Many users express a desire for improved core gameplay over additional match types and customization options, highlighting issues with AI, fluidity, and overall enjoyment. Despite ongoing updates and potential for improvement, significant concerns remain about the game's current state and its ability to deliver a satisfying wrestling experience.
“I love the different modes of play and I changed default wrestlers and made 39 my old favorites. The game mechanics are great; I just want more hairstyles and the ability to change the color of clothes and hair, but it's all great. I love it better than any wrestling game I've played in the past.”
“Gameplay itself is a fun little throwback to the N64 No Mercy days.”
“On playing the latest build of the game released yesterday, while there aren't a great number of moves available, the basic gameplay features and systems felt and looked far better than before, making it feel a lot more like there's a sturdy framework present for the developers to build on.”
“The gameplay is absolutely terrible and clunky.”
“There's essentially no gameplay, no AI, no content, very few working game mechanics (strikes and grapples will usually connect, permitting your controller or keyboard input is actually registered by the game; often, it isn't).”
“The game runs sluggish, clunky with low frame rates during gameplay and is not fun to play due to serious limitations.”