Total Extreme Wrestling 2013
- December 2, 2016
- Grey Dog Software
Get on SteamTotal 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Incredibly detailed and in-depth wrestling management simulation that allows for extensive customization and creativity.
- Highly addictive for wrestling fans, offering hours of fun and the ability to create unique storylines and matchups.
- Strong modding community that enhances gameplay with real-life promotions and additional content.
- Steep learning curve that can be overwhelming for new players, making it difficult to grasp all the mechanics.
- Technical issues such as game file corruption and slow loading times can detract from the overall experience.
- Not suitable for casual gamers or those unfamiliar with wrestling, as it requires a deep understanding of the wrestling business.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect revolves around managing a wrestling promotion, where players create and script matches, storylines, and feuds to enhance their brand's visibility. Users can develop narratives involving various wrestlers, but the freedom to craft these stories is met with mixed feelings, as some find the lack of meaningful impact in their choices reminiscent of a humorous, chaotic scenario rather than a structured storytelling experience. Overall, while the game offers a platform for creativity in wrestling narratives, the execution may leave players wanting more depth and coherence.
“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 create storylines with some of your most popular stars to increase your brand's exposure and develop expectations for any signing, from the lowly wrestling trainee to the veteran just two matches away from retirement.”
“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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers extensive modding options that allow for creative customization, but many players find it overly complicated and plagued by technical issues, which can diminish long-term engagement. While the game encourages imagination, some users feel it resembles more of a spreadsheet or calculator than a traditional gaming experience.
“You can also edit your mods and add modern-day gimmicks like 'trump supporter', 'anti-masker', 'anti-vaxxer', hell... you wanna add 'a case of a broken heart' as a serious injury anyone can get during gameplay, you can with this game!”
“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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous and unfulfilling.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While tew13 is praised for its design layout, tew16 is noted for its superior stability, being less buggy and offering additional features that enhance the overall 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.”
