Pro Wrestling X
- November 18, 2014
- Wrestling Gamers United
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Pro Wrestling X is a single-player Sport game known for its modern visuals and simple-yet-deep gameplay, reminiscent of Nintendo 64's WCW/nWo Revenge and WWF No Mercy. The game is highly moddable, offering a platform for users to create and share new content, aiming to become the ultimate wrestling game with the fun of No Mercy and the depth of Fire Pro Wrestling. Anticipated features for the 1.0 release include standard movement controls and Irish whips."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has potential and shows promise for fans of classic wrestling games like WWF No Mercy.
- Some players find it fun to play casually, especially when compared to other wrestling games.
- The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, which gives hope for future enhancements.
- The game has been in early access for nearly a decade with minimal progress and many players feel it remains unplayable.
- There are significant issues with gameplay mechanics, including unresponsive controls and a lack of content.
- Many players express frustration over the lack of updates and the feeling that the game is a scam or a failed project.
- gameplay66 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing its clunky mechanics, unresponsive controls, and lack of AI, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the nostalgic elements reminiscent of older wrestling titles, they express frustration over the developers prioritizing match types over essential gameplay improvements. However, there is a sense of optimism as players note that recent updates have shown progress in refining core mechanics and enhancing gameplay features.
“Gameplay itself is a fun little throwback to the N64 No Mercy days.”
“I'm patient because I know the devs are going to nail the gameplay of No Mercy; it's close.”
“The addition of the ability to take snapshots with a free camera, adjust and customize rings, and create a wrestler will allow us to see these features grow along with the core mechanics of the game, and that excites me.”
“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).”
“But... the general game mechanics are trash, and should be focused on before more match types.”
“The game runs sluggish, clunky with low frame rates during gameplay and is not fun to play due to serious limitations.”
- music42 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the quality of the existing tracks but expressing a desire for a broader variety and more songs. Many users suggest the option to add personal music from their libraries, as the current soundtrack can become repetitive during longer matches. Overall, while the music is generally liked, there is a consensus that it needs expansion to enhance the gaming experience.
“I do like the songs they have for the game.”
“A variety of music and songs would be awesome.”
“In-match music is good music; please, no boring commentary.”
“The soundtrack isn't as great as Aki games, but they made an effort to copy that.”
“I only get a little annoyed with the music, because I'm not used to having music during a match instead of the ambient effects and commentary. The problem I see is that when the match gets longer, the music repeats more times and takes you out of the feeling it gives you at the beginning.”
“So if you want music, be prepared to launch the Steam music player.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique aesthetic and smooth animations, while others criticize them as outdated, likening them to N64-era visuals. Although there are reports of decent performance and minimal glitches, many users feel that the graphics need further polishing and refinement. Overall, while the game shows potential, it still requires significant improvements to meet modern standards.
“Firstly, this game is super smooth, it plays like a dream even on the highest graphical settings. Wrestlers' movements are really smooth, and even though at this stage the moves are limited, they all look nice. I’ve certainly not had any of the old issues with collision problems with dropkicks.”
“If you love No Mercy, you'll applaud the graphics and special meters. The soundtrack isn't as great as Aki games, but they made an effort to copy that as well.”
“The graphics are nice enough.”
“Try the booking simulators, but do not encourage developers who see 10 years in early access with making the jump from N64 graphics to GameCube with worse animations as improvement.”
“You have to quit the game just to get off the button layout menu (which doesn't work), the game moves at 0.0001mph, the animation is as fluid as someone in rigor mortis. Yeah, graphics aren't everything, but the wrestlers look trash; you have to look up the controls to figure them out, and even then, the button map looks like it was done by a child.”
“The controls are set up like No Mercy, and the graphics and animations look like they belong on N64, but other than that, not even close.”
- stability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, particularly in championship mode, which is described as "buggy" and prone to glitches. While some players appreciate the improvements made over the years, they note that the game still requires significant polishing, with issues like low frame rates in specific match types and basic editing options. Overall, while the game has potential, its stability remains a concern for many users.
“Championship mode near the end is buggy as all hell.”
“I came upon this game in 2014, when it was very early and not worth playing, and now, after 4 years, it's changed quite a bit and gotten better, but it's still quite barebones and buggy (chamber of hell match runs at 6 fps on GTX 1080).”
“Sure, the game is glitchy and buggy; the edit mode is still very basic, and compared to the version that I bought over a year ago, it kinda annoys me that the entrances and multi-man matches were removed.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is described as lacking depth, with players finding it uninteresting, though some moments, like executing dramatic moves, add excitement. Overall, the narrative seems to be overshadowed by gameplay mechanics, particularly for fans of wrestling games.
“Today I see November 18th, 2014... so yeah, if you found this story boring, well you'll hate the game even more.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization remains a significant issue, with players noting that while there have been some performance improvements, many features have been removed, leading to a disappointing experience. The current build demands a better-than-average PC, and further optimization is promised for the future, but the game's design is still considered poor.
“The current build, as of April 21st, 2016, requires a better than average PC, but optimization is planned for the future.”
“It's just a poorly optimized, designed game.”
“Current build, as of April 21st, 2016, requires a better than average PC (will be optimized later).”
“The dev asked me to wait around a few days to see the latest bleeding edge build that they were about to post on Steam... and I have to say, it's still as disappointing as my first review described. Aside from an improvement in performance, they literally stripped the game of many of the few features it had, and it seems they will start over again from this new engine.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the comedic elements and funny match types. However, a significant bug has been reported that prevents players from completing tournaments, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The Bleeding Edge update is funny; there are amusing matches, but a bug stops you from completing the tournament.”
“Funny story, I bought this because I love wrestling games.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players note that significant updates have greatly improved the game's interface and overall playability, enhancing its replayability. However, some feel that further refinements are still necessary to fully realize its potential.
