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RetroMania's grappling system is timing-based, similar to that of the ''[[Fire Pro Wrestling]]'' series. The game features a light, medium, and heavy grapple moves. Strong grapple moves can only be completed after your character's momentum bar fills. Each wrestler also possesses standing strikes, running attacks, running counterattacks, ground attacks, and moves from the top turnbuckle. <ref name="NL"/> |
RetroMania's grappling system is timing-based, similar to that of the ''[[Fire Pro Wrestling]]'' series. The game features a light, medium, and heavy grapple moves. Strong grapple moves can only be completed after your character's momentum bar fills. Each wrestler also possesses standing strikes, running attacks, running counterattacks, ground attacks, and moves from the top turnbuckle. <ref name="NL"/> |
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==Roster== |
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The game features a mixture of 19 wrestlers from different promotions, including [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]], [[Impact Wrestling]], and the [[independent circuit]]. The playable characters include [[Zack Sabre Jr.]], [[Jeff Cobb]], [[Tommy Dreamer]], [[Colt Cabana]], [[Nick Aldis]], [[Matt Cardona]], [[Curt Hawkins|Brian Myers]], and [[John Morrison (wrestler)|John Morrison]], as well as groups like the [[Blue World Order]] and the [[Road Warriors]]. [[James Storm]], [[Chris Bey]], and [[Curtis Hughes]] were subsequently added as DLC. [[Demolition (professional wrestling)|Demolition]], [[The Rock 'n' Roll Express]] and [[Magnum TA]] have been announced as coming in a future update. <ref name="fightful">{{cite web | url =https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/retrosoft-announces-retromania-wrestling-s-first-three-dlc-roster-member | title =Retrosoft Announces RetroMania Wrestling's First Three DLC Roster Members | last = Defelice | first = Robert | date = 25 February 2021 | website = Fightful.com | publisher = Shazzu | access-date = 7 September 2021 | quote =}}</ref> |
The game features a mixture of 19 wrestlers from different promotions, including [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]], [[Impact Wrestling]], and the [[independent circuit]]. The playable characters include [[Zack Sabre Jr.]], [[Jeff Cobb]], [[Tommy Dreamer]], [[Colt Cabana]], [[Nick Aldis]], [[Matt Cardona]], [[Curt Hawkins|Brian Myers]], and [[John Morrison (wrestler)|John Morrison]], as well as groups like the [[Blue World Order]] and the [[Road Warriors]]. [[James Storm]], [[Chris Bey]], and [[Curtis Hughes]] were subsequently added as DLC. [[Demolition (professional wrestling)|Demolition]], [[The Rock 'n' Roll Express]] and [[Magnum TA]] have been announced as coming in a future update. <ref name="fightful">{{cite web | url =https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/retrosoft-announces-retromania-wrestling-s-first-three-dlc-roster-member | title =Retrosoft Announces RetroMania Wrestling's First Three DLC Roster Members | last = Defelice | first = Robert | date = 25 February 2021 | website = Fightful.com | publisher = Shazzu | access-date = 7 September 2021 | quote =}}</ref> |
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| [[Road Warrior Animal|Animal]] of the [[Road Warriors]] || Original release |
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| [[Austin Idol]] || Original release |
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| [[Ax (wrestler)|Ax]] of [[Demolition (professional wrestling)|Demolition]] || To be added in a future update |
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| [[Stevie Richards|Big Stevie Cool]] of the [[Blue World Order]] || Original release |
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| [[The Blue Meanie|Blue Meanie]] of the Blue World Order || Original release |
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| [[Curt Hawkins|Brian Myers]] || Original release |
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| [[Chris Bey]] || June 2022 |
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| [[Colt Cabana]] || Original release |
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| [[Road Warrior Hawk|Hawk]] of the Road Warriors || Original release |
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| [[Mike Bucci|Hollywood Nova]] of the Blue World Order || Original release |
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| [[James Storm]] || February 2024 |
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| [[Jeff Cobb]] || Original release |
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| [[John Morrison (wrestler)|Johnny Retro || Original release |
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| [[Magnum T.A.]] || To be added in a future update |
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| [[Matt Cardona]] || Original release |
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| [[Curtis Hughes|Mr. Hughes]] || February 2024 |
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| [[Nick Aldis]] || Original release |
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| [[Nikita Koloff]] || Original release |
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| [[Ricky Morton]] of the [[Rock 'n' Roll Express]] || To be added in a future update |
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| [[Robert Gibson (wrestler)|Robert Gibson]] of the Rock 'n' Roll Express || To be added in a future update |
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| [[Smash (wrestler)|Smash]] of Demolition || To be added in a future update |
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| [[Tommy Dreamer]] || Original release |
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| [[Warhorse (wrestler)|Warhorse]] || Original release |
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| [[Zack Sabre Jr.]] || Original release |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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| RetroMania Wrestling | |
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| Developer(s) | RetroSoft Studios |
| Publisher(s) | RetroSoft Studios |
| Series | Wrestlefest |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | April 1, 2021 |
| Genre(s) | Fighting, wrestling |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
RetroMania Wrestling is a professional wrestling video game by RetroSoft Studios. The game was released on April 1, 2021. The game was created as an homage to classic WWF arcade games WWF Superstars and WWF WrestleFest.[1]
Gameplay
RetroMania Wrestling simulates professional wrestling matches. Multiple game modes are included. In the 'Story Mode', the players can play as Johnny Retro (aka John Morrison). Branching dialogue trees gives the players choices of whom to befriend and whom to backstab. The story mode concludes with 'to be continued' and was completed in February 2024 with a new update. 10 Pounds of Gold' is a standard tournament where the players must compete in various match types to reach and challenge Nick Aldis for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship. A Royal Rumble-style match is included as 'Retro Rumble', where 16 men compete. As well as a Versus mode with a match customization, the game includes tag team and cage match.[2]
RetroMania's grappling system is timing-based, similar to that of the Fire Pro Wrestling series. The game features a light, medium, and heavy grapple moves. Strong grapple moves can only be completed after your character's momentum bar fills. Each wrestler also possesses standing strikes, running attacks, running counterattacks, ground attacks, and moves from the top turnbuckle. [2]
Roster
The game features a mixture of 19 wrestlers from different promotions, including New Japan Pro Wrestling, Impact Wrestling, and the independent circuit. The playable characters include Zack Sabre Jr., Jeff Cobb, Tommy Dreamer, Colt Cabana, Nick Aldis, Matt Cardona, Brian Myers, and John Morrison, as well as groups like the Blue World Order and the Road Warriors. James Storm, Chris Bey, and Curtis Hughes were subsequently added as DLC. Demolition, The Rock 'n' Roll Express and Magnum TA have been announced as coming in a future update. [3]
| Wrestler | Added in |
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| Animal of the Road Warriors | Original release |
| Austin Idol | Original release |
| Ax of Demolition | To be added in a future update |
| Big Stevie Cool of the Blue World Order | Original release |
| Blue Meanie of the Blue World Order | Original release |
| Brian Myers | Original release |
| Chris Bey | June 2022 |
| Colt Cabana | Original release |
| Hawk of the Road Warriors | Original release |
| Hollywood Nova of the Blue World Order | Original release |
| James Storm | February 2024 |
| Jeff Cobb | Original release |
| [[John Morrison (wrestler)|Johnny Retro | Original release |
| Magnum T.A. | To be added in a future update |
| Matt Cardona | Original release |
| Mr. Hughes | February 2024 |
| Nick Aldis | Original release |
| Nikita Koloff | Original release |
| Ricky Morton of the Rock 'n' Roll Express | To be added in a future update |
| Robert Gibson of the Rock 'n' Roll Express | To be added in a future update |
| Smash of Demolition | To be added in a future update |
| Tommy Dreamer | Original release |
| Warhorse | Original release |
| Zack Sabre Jr. | Original release |
Reception
RetroMania is faithful to its inspiration, with the right kind of modern updates needed to bring it up to modern gaming standards, according to Paste.[1] NintendoLife claims that the game will get a cult following, but feels like a prototype. They also criticized the length of the story, claiming it was too short.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b Martin, Garrett (1 April 2021). "RetroMania Wrestling Gets Us Nostalgic for Wrestling's Past--and Worried about Its Future". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ a b c Scullion, Chris (8 April 2021). "RetroMania Wrestling Review". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ Defelice, Robert (25 February 2021). "Retrosoft Announces RetroMania Wrestling's First Three DLC Roster Members". Fightful.com. Shazzu. Retrieved 7 September 2021.