Total Extreme Wrestling 2010

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Total Extreme Wrestling 2010 is a detailed wrestling promotion simulation game. Oversee all aspects of your company, including booking matches, signing wrestlers, and managing finances. Its realistic graphics and vast customization options offer a unique and immersive experience for wrestling fans. Manage wrestling promotions in Total Extreme Wrestling 2010, control finances, sign wrestlers, and book matches. Engage in a realistic wrestling experience with customizable features and graphics.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers an incredibly deep and immersive management simulation experience for wrestling fans, allowing players to create and manage their own wrestling promotions.
It has a dedicated modding community that enhances the game with real-world data and custom content, making it more engaging and enjoyable.
Once players overcome the steep learning curve, they find the game to be highly addictive and rewarding, with the potential for countless hours of gameplay.

The user interface is clunky and outdated, making navigation difficult and frustrating for new players, with no full-screen mode available.
There is a lack of tutorials and guidance, which can leave players feeling lost and overwhelmed, especially those unfamiliar with management sims.
The game is criticized for its high price relative to its quality, especially considering that newer versions exist but are not available on Steam.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
62%
23%
The game's story aspect is highly detailed and user-driven, allowing players to create intricate storylines and character backstories, which enhances the overall experience. While it offers a steep learning curve for newcomers, the depth of customization in managing a wrestling promotion and developing evolving narratives provides hours of engaging gameplay. Players appreciate the freedom to craft their own wrestling stories, making it a compelling choice for fans of storytelling and management games.
- “In this game, you play the role of the person who runs the company, building the stable of your wrestlers through contracts, defining which talent you'll be aligning to which storyline, and who they'll be facing in order to make it all entertaining for the people who come to watch the show.”
- “You make the matches, you make the storylines, you sign talents to your company.”
- “Contrast this with the newest title, which has a steeper learning curve, and storylines and angles that are completely open to interpretation and user implementation.”
- “It puts you in control of your own wrestling promotion and leaves you to your own devices to develop storylines, add titles, create stables, etc. It is incredibly unforgiving for first timers, so plan to spend several hours navigating the menus and getting a handle on how the game works.”
- “Yes, the side of the industry where we all know it's story-based entertainment, with athletes portraying the roles of actors, all with varying degrees of success.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay of this wrestling management sim offers deep control over running a wrestling company, focusing on booking, contracts, and creative management rather than actual wrestling matches. While it provides a satisfying experience for those who enjoy micromanagement and storytelling, the mechanics can feel outdated and confusing, requiring a strong interest in pro-wrestling to fully appreciate. Players seeking traditional wrestling gameplay may be disappointed, as matches are represented through stats and grades rather than direct combat.
- “I you want a wrestling video game where you fight in the gameplay, go back to the 2K series, because TEW is not about this: it's all about managing your wrestling company, booking matches, signing contracts, creative management, and more.”
- “Although it is not much in terms of gameplay regarding wrestling matches, the ability to create custom stories with wrestlers you build up yourself is so satisfying.”
- “It will give you a good grasp of the series' game mechanics and introduce you to the main characters of the Cornellverse if you use the default database.”
- “As honestly I can see the potential of this game, you really seem able to control every aspect of running your own wrestling company. However, from my point of view, the layout is time-consuming, and the actual gameplay is confusing.”
- “Overall, while it might not be fun, it certainly looks gripping. But be warned: it really shows its age in mechanics and exploits. You need some love of pro-wrestling if you want to understand what they are talking about. This is not only a management sim but a micromanagement sim, so it requires dedication.”
- “There is no actual gameplay of the fights themselves; everything is presented in the form of stats and numbers (or letter grades if you really want it to be hardcore).”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's graphics are generally criticized for being subpar, with limited visuals and a lack of full-screen support. While the graphical quality is minimal and may appear rough, players note that the depth and immersion of the gameplay compensate for these shortcomings, allowing for a more engaging experience despite the simplistic design.
- “It may look a little rough around the edges, it might not have the best design or graphics, but at its core is a great wrestling sim that is very different and very time-consuming.”
- “By the same token, the text basis of the game may not be a graphic masterpiece, but if you have a little imagination, you can see it all in your head and it boosts an already-great game to a whole new level.”
- “The game doesn't run in full screen, and there's no graphics to speak of apart from some laughably poor pictures of wrestlers.”
- “It has no real graphical qualities to speak of, but in terms of depth and immersion, it's unrivaled (quite literally!).”
- “The game is a dry manager sim, so there's not much action of a graphic nature.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is characterized by a fun and engaging environment, enhanced by well-crafted characters that contribute to an enjoyable experience.
- “The game immerses you in a vibrant world filled with amazing characters and a captivating atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly engaging, making every moment feel alive and exciting.”
- “You can't help but get lost in the enchanting atmosphere that surrounds you throughout the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be more tedious than in the WMMA series due to the additional tasks of booking results, managing angles, and appeasing the locker room. However, this complexity offers a greater opportunity for micromanagement, appealing to those who enjoy detailed management mechanics.
- “I think it's a bit more tedious than the WMMA series, mainly because you have to book the results, manage angles, appease the locker room, etc. However, I feel there is more micromanaging involved compared to the WMMA series.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the humor in the game to be delightfully offbeat, often leading to amusing discrepancies in gameplay time that add to the overall comedic experience. The lighthearted tone and quirky situations contribute to a fun and entertaining atmosphere.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, making every moment a joy.”
- “I can't stop laughing at the clever jokes and witty dialogue throughout the game.”
- “The comedic timing is perfect, and the absurd situations had me in stitches!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization is criticized for deteriorating over time, as new workers fail to develop performance skills, leading to a decline in match quality.
- “The game world evolves over time, and it's crucial for new workers to develop performance skills to ensure high-quality matches.”
- “Optimization is key to maintaining a thriving game environment, as it directly impacts the quality of matches and overall player experience.”
- “Effective optimization strategies can significantly enhance gameplay, allowing players to maximize their performance and enjoy a more immersive experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features no music and lacks visual representations of matches, leading to a sparse auditory and visual experience.
- “There is no music, and you don't actually see matches.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The music doesn't fit the game's theme and feels out of place.”