Wrestling Spirit 3
- December 8, 2015
- Grey Dog Software
- 50h median play time
Get on Steam"Wrestling Spirit 3" is a text-based professional wrestling role-playing simulation where you manage the career of a wrestler. The game features realistic opponent AI and varied move sets for wrestlers, allowing for an immersive and unique wrestling experience. You'll control each match, negotiate contracts, manage finances, and navigate backstage politics. * Text-based wrestling RPG with career management * Realistic opponent AI and varied move sets * Control matches, contracts, finances, and politics.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a deep level of customization for wrestlers, allowing players to create unique move sets and characters.
- Players who enjoy text-based wrestling games may find the experience rewarding and engaging, especially with the career progression mechanics.
- The game provides a nostalgic feel for fans of the 'Total Extreme Wrestling' series, offering a similar world and mechanics.
- The gameplay mechanics are often seen as illogical and frustrating, with random elements leading to inconsistent outcomes in matches.
- The game has a steep learning curve, making it difficult for new players to grasp the mechanics and enjoy the experience.
- Many players report technical issues, including crashes and missing files, which hinder the overall playability of the game.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its frustrating mechanics and perceived bias, leading to a lack of enjoyment and excessive difficulty, particularly against seemingly overpowered opponents. Despite a promising concept, many players find the experience to be more aggravating than fun, resulting in low ratings.
“That's when the game really starts--for me, this was about 50 hours of gameplay in.”
“But the big part of all this is the actual gameplay.”
“You face no-name indie wrestlers that inexplicably have unbelievable statistics and are seemingly impossible to beat because of the luck-based gameplay determined by the statistics.”
“Losing easily 700-800 games of gameplay was brutal.”
“Game mechanics do not make sense.”
“Don't buy this game; the system is completely biased and will not bring you any fun whatsoever. It'll only bring you anger and headaches, and therefore I am giving it a 3/10 for a wonderful concept, but the gameplay just does not work.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's career mode revolves around selecting storylines and participating in a series of matches, with success leading to increased popularity and opportunities in new companies. However, players have expressed frustration with the repetitive nature of the mode and the lack of depth in storytelling, preferring a more interactive approach to booking matches and crafting narratives in the ring. Overall, the story aspect feels limited and does not fully engage players seeking a richer narrative experience.
“The career mode works like this: choose an available storyline, wrestle in four matches spanning the four weeks of a month, hope you succeed in said story, then repeat.”
“Winning the storylines gets you popularity which you can use to get signed into new companies.”
“I realized I would never be able to have a complete, Hall of Fame-worthy career unless I went to the US. This is because I was seemingly unable to begin any iconic storylines while in Japan.”
“At the time of this writing, I am seven months in with a record of 10 wins, 20 losses, with two storylines that didn't succeed or fail, several that I failed outright, and zero I managed to succeed in.”
“I was more looking for a game where you book matches and tell a story in the ring to get crowd reaction, as opposed to just selecting moves and hoping for the best.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are not a primary focus, as it caters specifically to a niche audience of text-based wrestling simulation fans. Players who appreciate this genre may find the visuals adequate, but those outside this demographic may find the overall experience lacking.
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for prioritizing competition over the artistic elements of professional wrestling, leading to a loss of the performance aspect that fans cherish. Players feel that the focus on winning detracts from the overall experience, making matches feel less meaningful.
“It's about passion and love for the carefully constructed performance art that is professional wrestling.”
“Worst of all, the performance art aspect of pro wrestling is completely lost in this game.”
“Putting on a great match is absolutely meaningless unless you win, and the matches are simulated completely as competition rather than performance art.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features no music or sound, as it is entirely text-based, prompting players to provide their own soundtrack for an enhanced experience.
“I will point out that this is all text-based, with no music or sound to accompany it, so make sure you have a great soundtrack to listen to while you play.”
