Total Extreme Wrestling 2013

About

Total Extreme Wrestling 2013 is a realistic wrestling simulator that allows you to manage your own wrestling franchise and compete against rival promotions. With accurate wrestler statistics, detailed global wrestlers to choose from, and in-depth editor tools, it's up to you to assemble a winning roster, manage large promotions, and develop storylines to dominate the competition. Be prepared to deal with ego clashes, rivalries, and politics in this immersive wrestling experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

grinding3 negative mentions

Incredibly deep and complex wrestling management simulation that offers extensive customization and modding options.
Highly addictive gameplay that allows players to experience the intricacies of running a wrestling promotion, making it a must for wrestling fans.
Offers a rich lore and a lived-in universe, providing a captivating experience for those who enjoy text-based simulations.

Steep learning curve and complicated UI can make it difficult for new players to get into the game.
Technical issues, such as game file corruption, can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
Lacks proper multiplayer options, which could enhance the experience for players wanting to book shows with friends.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The game's story aspect revolves around managing a wrestling promotion, where players create and script matches, develop storylines, and navigate the dynamics between wrestlers. Users can craft narratives and angles, but the freedom to input any storyline often leads to a lack of meaningful impact on the overall experience. While the game allows for creative expression, it sometimes feels disconnected from the wrestling world it aims to emulate.
- “It's a game where you book shows, set up storylines, and run a wrestling business with all the elements you will see on Vice's 'Dark Side of the Ring.'”
- “You script matches, feuds, storylines, etc., and you see how well or poorly you manage a company that revolves around wrestling.”
- “You do matches and storylines and see how the world reacts to your choices, how the wrestlers in your company interact with each other, and what problems arise.”
- “The storylines are whatever you say they are.”
- “You can type whatever you want into the story field and it makes no difference at all.”
- “Seriously, all I could think of while trying to create a story was that episode of Family Guy where Peter lets Stewie play with his sock.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The gameplay offers extensive modding options, allowing players to incorporate modern themes and personal touches, which can enhance creativity. However, many users find the experience hampered by technical issues and overly complex mechanics, leading to frustration and a lack of sustained engagement. Overall, while the potential for imaginative gameplay is high, the execution leaves much to be desired.
- “You can also edit your mods and add modern-day gimmicks like 'trump supporter', 'anti-masker', 'anti-vaxxer', or even 'a case of a broken heart' as a serious injury anyone can get during gameplay. You can do that with this game!”
- “Glad it exists and it got me interested enough to keep trying to play, but there are too many technical issues and overly complicated gameplay to maintain that interest past a couple of hours.”
- “Glad it exists and it got me interested enough to keep trying to play, but too many technical issues and overly complicated gameplay to maintain that interest past a couple of hours.”
- “So to recap: I paid $20 for a spreadsheet/calculator program where 90% of the gameplay is your imagination.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to have significant depth, but also describe it as tedious and lacking in options for simplifying the experience.
- “It has a lot of depth, but it's also really tedious with not a lot of choice in how simple you might want it to be.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, while some users prefer the design layout of tew13, tew16 is noted for its superior stability, being less buggy and offering additional features that enhance the user experience.
- “I go back and forth; tew13 has a better design layout in my opinion, but tew16 is less buggy and has more features that make a difference between the two.”