Wrestling Spirit 3

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Wrestling Spirit 3 is a single player sport game. It was developed by Grey Dog Software and was released on December 8, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

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Wrestling Spirit 3 offers a unique and in-depth text-based wrestling simulation experience that can be enjoyable for dedicated fans of the genre.
The game features a wide variety of customization options for wrestlers, allowing players to create unique characters and move sets.
For those who appreciate hardcore simulation games, Wrestling Spirit 3 can provide a rewarding challenge as players navigate the complexities of a wrestler's career.

The game suffers from significant bugs, including frequent crashes and a frustrating run-time error that disrupts gameplay.
Many players find the mechanics to be poorly balanced and overly reliant on random number generation, leading to inconsistent and often unfair match outcomes.
The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult for players to engage with the game effectively, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over its mechanics and balance, describing it as biased and luck-based, leading to a lack of enjoyment. Many found the experience tedious, with significant time investment yielding little satisfaction, ultimately resulting in low ratings despite the game's promising concept.
- “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.”
story
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The game's career mode revolves around selecting storylines and participating in matches over a month, 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 dynamic approach to match booking and crowd engagement. Overall, the story aspect is seen as limited and not fully satisfying for those seeking a richer narrative experience.
- “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.”
- “Winning the storylines gets you popularity which you can use to get signed into new companies.”
- “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.”
- “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).”
- “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.”
- “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.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are not a focal point, as it primarily targets 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 severely lacking and feel outdated.”
- “The visual presentation is disappointing and doesn't meet modern standards.”
- “The art style is unappealing and detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has been criticized for its reliance on randomness, which undermines the carefully crafted performance art of professional wrestling. Players feel that the focus on competition over the theatrical elements diminishes the overall experience, making it difficult to appreciate the artistry of the matches.
- “Its about passion and love for the carefully constructed performance art that is professional wrestling.”
- “And that would be fine if the rules were 100% optimized and working, but unfortunately too many things are decided randomly.”
- “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.”
music
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The game features no original music or sound, as it is entirely text-based, prompting players to provide their own soundtrack for an enhanced experience.
- “I will point out this is all text-based, with no music or sound to go with it, so make sure you have a great soundtrack to listen to as you play.”