Wrestling Empire
- July 2, 2021
- MDickie
Wrestling Empire is a single-player sport game with a sensational story and great gameplay. It boasts exceptional graphics, music, and plenty of humor, but can be very grinding with annoying ads, and has lots of bugs. The game invites you to "take it outside" for a wrestling experience like no other.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and immersive wrestling experience with great graphics and gameplay.
- The addition of free roam mode allows for more interaction and exploration, enhancing the overall experience.
- The character customization options are extensive, allowing players to create unique wrestlers.
- The game suffers from lag and performance issues, especially during matches with multiple characters.
- The AI can be frustratingly overpowered, often reversing moves and kicking out of pins too easily.
- The court system is annoying, with players facing penalties for arbitrary reasons, detracting from the enjoyment.
- graphics858 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews from users, with many praising the overall visual quality and character designs, while others criticize the graphics for being cartoonish or outdated compared to other wrestling games. Some players appreciate the improvements made over previous versions, noting smoother animations and better detail, but there is a consistent call for further enhancements to achieve a more realistic look. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good for a mobile game, there is a strong desire for updates to elevate them to a higher standard.
“The graphics are amazing, one of a kind. Please can you bring out the 3D version of Popsens.”
“This game is wonderful from the graphics to the fighting style, but can you make it so you can still play even if you retire instead of starting a new career? It would make the game even better.”
“The graphics, sounds, and details are beautiful.”
“The graphics are so poor, the characters are too slow and they move like robots. I prefer playing wrestling revolution to this garbage.”
“This game sucks the graphics are worst than anything I have ever seen and it is an all-around bad game.”
“The graphics need to be better and the movement is slow. There is no booking career and you can't change wrestling profile unless you are fired. The game is okay but not as good as wrestling revolution; it's not what I expected.”
- music396 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users, with many expressing a strong desire for the return of the ability to upload custom MP3 tracks for entrance themes, a feature that was present in previous titles like Wrestling Revolution. While some users appreciate the existing soundtrack, they find it lacking in variety and authenticity, particularly in comparison to real wrestling themes. Overall, players are eager for more options to personalize their experience through custom music, as well as an expanded selection of theme songs to enhance the game's atmosphere.
“When you enter the arena, your own theme song will play with your own big screen that you can get from your phone's MP3 and gallery.”
“The customization is addicting, trying to fit theme songs with outfits and making headcanons for your protagonist.”
“Great music, improved graphics and speed, sound effects while wrestling; their game development is seriously progressive.”
“I liked wrestling revolution 3d but wrestling empire took one thing away that's important to me...mp3 intros, I love putting my own music in because I don't like most songs, but this game doesn't allow me to use my own music anywhere in the game.”
“The only thing that really sucks about the game is that you cannot import your own custom music.”
“I love this game but please bring back the mp3 theme song. I actually use a particular and their real life music theme for the game; it makes it more realistic.”
- gameplay297 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its smoothness, fun mechanics, and engaging features, while others criticize issues like lag, slow character movements, and the need for more match types and customization options. Players appreciate the nostalgic feel and improvements over previous titles, but express a desire for enhancements such as faster gameplay, better AI, and the addition of modern wrestling elements. Overall, while the gameplay is generally enjoyable, there are significant calls for updates and fixes to enhance the overall experience.
“The gameplay is smooth, the graphics are fantastic, the moves are pretty updated.”
“Gameplay is amazing, and so much fun.”
“This game is quite honestly the best mobile wrestling game ever known to mankind; the graphics, the gameplay, it's all amazing.”
“Gameplay has become more irritating, because after every other match there is a mission to either gain weight or lose weight, which just kills the fun; also, frequent court case scenarios are also no fun.”
“The gameplay is extremely choppy and slow.”
“The gameplay is rubbish, no proper rules or ways to do the most basic stuff...”
- story242 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect has received mixed feedback, with many players appreciating the creative freedom and variety of storylines available, such as rising from obscurity to championship status. However, there are frequent calls for more depth and diversity in the narratives, including requests for romantic angles, betrayal plots, and unique character arcs, as many feel the current storylines become repetitive over time. Additionally, players have expressed a desire for improved dialogue, more engaging missions, and the ability to create custom storylines to enhance the overall experience.
“The storylines are really fun to explore.”
“Thus far it's satisfying to play this particular game especially the storyline of rising from a nobody to being an undisputed champion.”
“The amazing 60 fps and the new moves and two weapons and announcers and new weapons and new storylines and new contract options and everything else is amazing.”
“I'll be playing this game for a long time and after a while things start repeating and the story gets boring.”
“The storylines are a little less free and happen randomly, and sometimes the storylines can get a little nonsensical because of the game's bugs.”
“The storyline needs a little bit of work like the entry to Hollywood and also a little bit of work on the graphics and please add an option where we can challenge anyone in the game.”
- stability191 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting frequent glitches and lag, particularly during intense matches or when multiple characters are on screen. While some players experience smooth gameplay without issues, the majority express frustration over bugs that disrupt their experience, such as freezing and erratic character movements. Overall, while the game shows potential and offers enjoyable gameplay, significant improvements in stability are needed to enhance user satisfaction.
“Runs great, has incredible depth in both the moves and the customization of your wrestlers.”
“No bugs, no glitches, the gameplay is very smooth and responsive.”
“The game is awesome, with new graphics and no glitches.”
“The game is good but it has too many glitches and bugs.”
“It's a good game but a little lag, and glitches once in a while but it's improving.”
“The game is awesome but a little glitchy and buggy.”
- monetization74 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 84 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly in the free version. While some appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience at a reasonable annual fee, others feel that the reliance on ads and the necessity of purchasing upgrades to progress effectively detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, players are divided on the balance between monetization and gameplay experience, with calls for more flexible payment options and improvements to ad management.
“Also, absolutely worth it to pay the 4 bucks a year for no ads and editing capabilities!”
“This is a really fun game, I paid for the pro version so no ads.”
“Amazing experience, it's worth it and pretty good for a wrestling fan, no hangs, no ads.”
“I always watch the ads so that I can help the developers from my side, but you guys are forcing us to buy a pro license.”
“In order to find even a small amount of success, you need to buy the upgrade to max out all of your stats. That's the only way to find some success; free-to-play players simply can't find success, and my god, ads?!”
“Way worse than WR3D, total downgrade. Paid for the premium and you can't even edit your own character, only other characters. Complete waste of money, not to mention it's not even a one-time payment, complete scam, and you can't even get a refund.”
- humor45 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- -4 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its unpredictable AI, hilarious character names, and chaotic physics that lead to laugh-out-loud moments. Many reviews mention the game's ability to blend nostalgia with absurdity, creating a unique comedic experience that stands out among wrestling games. Overall, the humor is described as a key element that enhances the fun and entertainment value of the game.
“Had me literally crying laughing with some of the random decisions the AI makes.”
“It's a wrestling game with a strange art style and sometimes funny dialogue with other wrestlers.”
“This game is so bad that it's incredibly funny; for real, had me crying with laughter.”
“This game could easily be better; the glitches and bugs are overwhelming, and the injuries happen way too often. The training system is just not funny.”
“The humor in this game falls flat, overshadowed by constant glitches and frustrating mechanics.”
“I expected some laughs, but the humor is overshadowed by the game's numerous issues and frustrating gameplay.”
- optimization27 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players report smooth performance and quick load times on higher-end devices, issues like stuttering and lag during matches persist, particularly on older or lower-end phones. Some users have found that adjusting settings can alleviate these problems, but there is a clear demand for further optimization to enhance gameplay across all devices. Despite these challenges, the game's animations and graphics are generally praised, indicating a solid foundation that could benefit from additional refinement.
“The game runs smoothly and load times are quick.”
“Playing on Samsung Note 20 Ultra... flawless performance in 3 hours of play.”
“This is a wonderful game for WWE lovers; this game provides high performance in less MB.”
“The only problem I have is the occasional stuttering of the characters, but it can be resolved by adjusting the settings.”
“I play the first two minutes normally and then it starts lagging and stuttering.”
“Performance on older phones isn't good, but the game is good; I just wish the performance was better.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game both addictive and frustrating. While the dedication to player development and animations is praised, many report issues such as bugs, unresponsive features, and excessive ads that hinder progress, making the grinding experience tedious and sometimes disheartening, especially with the risk of losing hard-earned data. Overall, the enjoyment is often overshadowed by these significant flaws.
“As I love Matt's dedication and effort on the game, it does have some flaws during the making of the game and the updates with it, especially in roam mode. The gym with its equipment didn't appear or respawn, which makes strength training a tedious and tumultuous task. You have to promptly do other exercises to even gain a single point of strength. Purchasing and equipping props disappeared and didn't register in my experience. Lastly, the AI is incoherent and incompetent in fights and co-op.”
“I just get tired of grinding out my training to get beat up every match though.”
“After grinding for months, one out of the blue error made me lose my data. Guys, come on, why didn't you add a save button option to restore my data and potentially others' data too? It is so devastating to witness this happen; my money went down the drain...”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the wrestling game, feeling immersed in the experience and passionate about its unique qualities. However, there is disappointment regarding the lack of multiplayer functionality, which many believe would enhance the enjoyment and community aspect of the game. Overall, the game's updates and improvements are appreciated, but players desire more realism and social features to deepen their engagement.
“This is the best wrestling game on mobile, but the biggest problem is you can't play multiplayer in it. This is heartbreaking; you should add a multiplayer mode in this game. It will be fun, believe me.”
“I'm giving it five stars because this is awesome! I really love the new update; the game is really improving thanks to your wonderful team. I would like it if you could create a multiplayer mode for the game; it will be wholesome. But anyway, great game.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players generally find the game to have high replayability, enjoying the fun and engaging mechanics. However, some users suggest improvements, such as a grappling meter, to enhance the experience further. Overall, the game is well-received for its replay value.
“Overall, a solid game with a ton of replayability.”
“I love these games; I really do! Everything here is fun and has lots of replayability.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while there is an emphasis on character development and progress tracking, players feel that the system lacks meaningful engagement, often leading to a sense of aimlessness in matches.
“Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
“The character arcs are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
“There is little to no impact from choices made during character development.”