WrestleQuest

83%
Game Brain Score Based on 364 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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A passionate love letter to traditional RPGs, pro wrestling, and upturned toy boxes.
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"WrestleQuest" is a single-player arcade game with a compelling story and ingenious gameplay, featuring awesome graphics and good music. As an aspiring wrestler, upgrade your skills, learn new moves, and battle your way to the top in a pixel art universe inspired by real-life wrestling icons. Experience classic RPG combat with wrestling moves, match styles, and gimmicks, in wild realms full of exotic monsters and spandexed allies.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Linux
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  • Xbox
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Reviews

83%
Audience ScoreBased on 364 reviews
story66 positive mentions
grinding19 negative mentions
  • The pixel art is beautifully crafted, with vibrant colors and charming details that evoke nostalgia.
  • The game successfully combines wrestling themes with turn-based RPG mechanics, providing a unique and engaging experience.
  • There are numerous clever references and homages to classic wrestling, making it enjoyable for fans of the sport.
  • The gameplay can become frustratingly repetitive, with tedious combat mechanics and a lack of enemy variety.
  • There are significant bugs and technical issues, including soft locks and control problems, which detract from the overall experience.
  • The story pacing is uneven, with excessive dialogue and a lack of clear direction, leading to a feeling of dragging on.
  • story227 mentions

    The story of "WrestleQuest" is a mixed bag, blending nostalgic wrestling themes with a whimsical toy-inspired narrative. While some players appreciate its humor, character depth, and engaging plot twists, others criticize it for being overly simplistic, confusing, and padded with unnecessary side quests. Overall, the storytelling is seen as both a strength and a weakness, with many enjoying the charm and creativity, but feeling that the pacing and coherence could be improved.

    • “Its a hilarious story about toys that look up to real world wrestlers and in turn, want to be wrestlers.”
    • “The storyline weaves a web of drama, suspense, and emotion that keeps you invested from start to finish.”
    • “What sets wrestlequest apart is its storytelling.”
    • “The story is just not interesting at all.”
    • “Unfortunately, the story is very confusing and strange.”
    • “The story constantly gets distracted from the main quest to engage in dumb toy-related sidetracks.”
  • gameplay153 mentions

    The gameplay of Wrestlequest is a blend of turn-based RPG mechanics and wrestling elements, offering a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic titles like Paper Mario and Chrono Trigger. While many players appreciate the unique mechanics, such as the hype meter and tag-team features, some criticize the simplicity and repetitiveness of quests and combat, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall depth and pacing. Despite its charming graphics and engaging storyline, the gameplay can feel tedious at times, particularly for those unfamiliar with wrestling themes.

    • “The gameplay is simple to understand, combat is very easy to pick up, and it moves along at a nice pace.”
    • “The core gameplay is a turn-based RPG battle system with a wrestling twist.”
    • “Wrestlequest manages to strike a balance between accessibility and depth, making it easy for newcomers to get the hang of the gameplay.”
    • “Those three things cover for the lackluster gameplay, story elements, and plodding controls.”
    • “All of that would be okay if the gameplay was fluid, but the fight animations all take ages to finish.”
    • “However, the over-reliance on certain mechanics combined with just how long and padded out the game is very clearly makes fun battles become tedious.”
  • graphics109 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant pixel art style, which evokes nostalgia while also delivering modern visual effects. Many players appreciate the attention to detail and the immersive quality of the visuals, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the art style is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and appeal.

    • “The game's art style and graphics caught my attention, which made me try out this game, and it's really fun!”
    • “The graphics were vibrant and engaging, creating an immersive wrestling experience.”
    • “Wrestlequest easily snags a full five stars for nailing the blend of retro graphics and incredible JRPG action.”
    • “The graphics made me initially think of something made with RPG Maker (not a compliment), but that was an unfair assessment.”
    • “The menus and icons all have a modern pop aesthetic instead of matching the pixel art style of the rest of the game.”
    • “The different art style of some characters clashes like the contents of a toy box and animations aren't hard on the eyes.”
  • music67 mentions

    The music in the game receives a mixed reception, with many praising its catchy and energetic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, while others criticize certain tracks as repetitive and bland. Highlights include seamless transitions between overworld and battle music, as well as nostalgic and immersive compositions that resonate with players. Overall, the soundtrack is often described as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.

    • “Incredible music.”
    • “The music is also really good; I had a few times where I stopped playing just to listen and vibe to the soundtrack for a little bit.”
    • “The pixel art and music make the world feel charming and fun to explore.”
    • “And the music is awful!”
    • “All the music apart from the title screen music is bland 15-second loops that play over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over...”
    • “Some overworld areas have music and some do not.”
  • humor28 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of clever writing, quirky character interactions, and wrestling-themed jokes that can be both hilarious and hit-or-miss, especially for those less familiar with wrestling culture. While some players appreciate the sharp dialogue and immersive storytelling, others find certain jokes repetitive and one-dimensional. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with heartfelt moments, making for an entertaining experience, though its comedic effectiveness may vary among players.

    • “It's a humorous and imaginative tale that weaves a wrestling-themed narrative into the CRPG structure seamlessly.”
    • “The writing is sharp and humorous, making it a joy to follow your character's journey from underdog to champion.”
    • “The quirky characters and their interactions had me chuckling more than once, and the dialogue choices added a layer of immersion that drew me deeper into the game world.”
    • “Really one-dimensional stuff, peppered with unfunny jokes and dumb references.”
  • grinding19 mentions

    The reviews highlight a significant issue with grinding in the game, describing it as tedious and monotonous, particularly due to repetitive combat mechanics and poorly scaled enemies. While some players appreciate the nostalgic elements of grinding for experience and item exploration, many find the gameplay becomes a slog, exacerbated by mandatory fights and excessive quick-time events that detract from the overall experience. Quality of life updates and options to bypass certain tedious elements are noted, but they do not fully alleviate the frustrations associated with the grinding aspect.

    • “If you dislike the repetitiveness and grindy nature of JRPGs, then you might want to give this a miss.”
    • “The core gameplay is boring and tedious.”
    • “The game is kinda fun but mostly a tedious slog.”
  • character development9 mentions

    Character development in the game is highlighted by its detailed and unique character designs, which enhance the authenticity and immersion of the experience. Players appreciate the nostalgic pixel art and vibrant graphics, as well as the customization options that foster a connection with the wrestlers. However, some critiques point out a lack of meaningful character development, with certain aspects feeling limited to uninspired dialogue rather than a deeper narrative progression.

    • “The game's rich world-building, character development, and vibrant graphics create an immersive environment, and the customization options foster a strong connection with your wrestlers.”
    • “This isn't an RPG at all; the game is on rails. All you do is read uninspired dialogue with no character development.”
    • “I like the main character; I want to see his character development.”
    • “The character designs were detailed and unique, making each wrestler feel distinct and adding to the overall authenticity of the game.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game's stability is notably problematic, with frequent glitches occurring from the very start and throughout various minigames, particularly in the latter part of the game. Players have reported issues with loading saves, as the game often defaults to the topmost save slot instead of the most recent one, necessitating multiple restarts. Despite these issues, some users have found it to run well on specific platforms like the Steam Deck.

    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the performance is, even during intense gameplay.”
    • “Also runs great on my Steam Deck!”
    • “Right at the first dialogue, the game glitches and I cannot go further.”
    • “Even loading games is buggy, because when you restart your game (can't load games inside the game, only from the title menu) and press continue, it loads the topmost save game from your three slots instead of your most recent one, so then you have to alt-f4 (no way to quit the game inside the game), re-launch it, then pick load game.”
    • “The demo was so fun and fresh, but the full game is quite buggy, despite an emergency release delay.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its vibrant graphics and unique designs, creating a captivating and engaging environment. Players appreciate the laid-back vibe that makes it ideal for relaxation, while the music and sound effects enhance the overall experience, adding nostalgia and charm. Overall, the developers have successfully crafted an atmosphere that resonates with both excitement and a sense of familiarity.

    • “When I first logged into the game, I fell in love right away. The graphics were vibrant and matched its atmosphere, and the designs put into this game are very great and unique.”
    • “This game offers a unique blend of turn-based gameplay, an engaging storyline, and a laid-back atmosphere that's perfect for unwinding.”
    • “The developers have nailed the atmosphere, creating an experience that's both exciting and reminiscent of the wrestling world I grew up with.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    Players report a strong emotional connection to the quirky characters and their engaging stories, which blend humor and heartfelt moments, particularly as they navigate the challenges of professional wrestling. However, concerns about numerous bugs suggest that technical issues may detract from the overall emotional experience.

    • “You'll encounter quirky characters and stories that range from hilarious to heartfelt.”
    • “You'll find yourself emotionally connected to the characters, cheering them on as they battle their way through the world of professional wrestling.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game's optimization is criticized for poorly balancing later characters against enemies, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Additionally, players report numerous performance and gameplay bugs, as well as ineffective settings, which detract from the overall experience.

    • “Characters that you unlock later in the game are simply not optimized for the enemies, and the minigames that pad out the length become tedious. There is little sense in several fights the game presents to you.”
    • “There are a variety of performance bugs, gameplay bugs, and some settings that simply do not work.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game is somewhat misleading, as the advertising does not clearly convey that it revolves around toys, potentially leading to confusion among players regarding its content and value.

    • “The monetization in this game is incredibly aggressive, making it feel more like a cash grab than a fun experience.”
    • “I feel pressured to spend money just to keep up with other players, which ruins the enjoyment of the game.”
    • “The in-game purchases are overpriced and offer little value, making it hard to justify spending any money.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game lacks replayability due to its unchallenging action and absence of exploration elements, leading to a one-dimensional experience.

    • “The action is not challenging, there are no exploration elements, and the game has no replayability.”
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Critic Reviews

70% average critic score

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Play time

2hMedian play time
5hAverage play time
2-12hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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