Are you a Smackdown fan of old - what do you think of this offering? One thing not mentioned here: one it has blood (didn’t want to put that in the video) and the weapons you grab from under the stage. Mark
Not since thee 90s ... So always stoked when NJPW, RoH, iMPACT!, Fire Pro, and now AEW get a chance to shine .... The awesome Broken Matt + Extreme Hardy ads got me to spring for my first preorder since the Dreamcast & GameCube days .... Nintendo then sold me on thee Elite Edition ... Whew ~
🪻🪽 Take opponents outside@@incognito4354 - weapons will do it, but my fave is thrashin ` em into the guardrails, posts, and especially the ramp & stage! 🫚🪼
Spiritual successor to No Mercy - the evolution from WCW/NWO World Tour to No Mercy was incredible so hopefully this is the first step in showing what they can do with this franchise.
Tag team wrestling sucks balls anyway - the enemy will ALWAYS run into the ring when you try and make a cover, dragging fights out to where you’ll literally fight forever.
NintendoLife mentions in their review that it suffers from momentary pauses that can be quite distracting. This video seemed to show half-second stutters where everything just freezes. Not dropped frames but actual game freezes. For me they’ve veered too much into arcade territory, making it look like battleground or allstars. Quite funny considering they’ve used no mercy as a template, which was a simulation as the tech would allow at the time.
Performance is ok - yes there are occasionally stutters but I've seen and experienced far worse. Still visuals and performance still scored 12/20 not great
Good review but too harsh. We finally got some competition from WWE titles and it seems quite fun to play. Remember the fun factor is very important in gaming and is disappearing in many games.
I cannot play the elite edition early access on Nintendo switch. THQ and AEW Games advertised that ALL PLATFORMS will have early access when you pre order the elite edition. And Nintendo switch and PC players were royalty screwed today. No compensation, no communication, no apology, nothing. Horrible launch
As a person who played WWE Raw vs. Smackdown 2008 on the Nintendo DS back in the day, I don't really care about the graphics, I just like a portable wrestling game that works, thinking of picking this up, thanks for the review
Not for me and too expensive for sure. Glad some people will get some joy from it. Seems that your review is reasonable and fair. I would also be miffed at lack of modes compared to other modern wrestling games.
I’m so excited for later on today! I’ve waited a long time for a game that had some hints of the greatest wrestling game ever No Mercy. So glad we get something different from 2Ks simulator wrestling game
Fans of No Mercy and the old Smackdown games will love this retro throwback with today's wrestlers. Everyone else should probably just stick with WWE2k23.
Wow, this game already lacked detail on the bigger consoles, but how do they still lower the quality, resolution and framerate on Switch? Or even more pointedly, how does this look worse than Day of Reckoning on Gamecube?
Big aew fan so I'm looking forward to trying it but not at full price. The game definitely seems like it has some issues. I did love the old smack down games but my favorite is no mercy on N64!
The gameplay feels a lot like No Mercy to me. It does need some more game modes and a little polish but I'm still having a lot of fun with it after a couple of days. If you like No Mercy it will be a good sale pick up when the price drops.
Ok this game sucks just going to say it. More barebones than a wrestling 3DS game. The worst thing is frame skips I mean wwe 2k18 sucked but it never had frame skips while playing. It seems this wasn't made for switch because it's blurry for one and it's not super graphic on PS5. Day of reckoning 2 is still a better game. Don't spend 60$ on this save it for a good sale
Me and my brother put so many hours into all the smack down games back on the ps2 but never clicked with any since that area and this looks very much like those so might have to pick this up on a decent sale
Honestly for a game that's been in development for like 3 years I'm amazed how bare this game is. With that said I'm glad that switch finally has a real wrestling game. But I'll probably wait for a sale.
For me I'll have to skip, cause i love AEW and being able to play a game with CM Punk is great, but i need a universe mode, cause thats why i play WWE games, it gives me something fun to do when playing by myself and doesn't burn me out, but i quickly will after playing a few matches with nothing much too them, and i don't play these games for a story mode since I'd rather imagine my own, but I'll definitely be looking forward to the next game that i hope is less arcade and more simulator
Just played it , mixed feelings , isn't like old wwf/wwe games , could be better , isn't bad tho and it's the best wrestling game for now on the Nintendo switch ( wwe 2k18 is really bad and wrestling empire is complicated to play , and there's another wrestling game that's too basic )
Big fan of AEW and went a head an ordered the Elite edition regardless. I’m hoping a few patches down the line and even some more paid dlc to add to the events and more wrestlers. I’m aware it will increase the cost but hearing this is not a yearly release but going to consistently add to it.
Best reviews from Switch Up. Have to say this has become my go to site for Nintendo Switch game reviews I love the in depth overview and E shop sales hot spots for indies. Will be picking this up on sale as a wrestling fan def agree on the £50 price point a little too much but happy for a £35
I want a solid wrestling game on Switch so much. It's just the price of 60 bucks for this one. That is just insane. That's my huge gripe about the switch. The games are horribly overpriced. Like the MLB The Show games. Why the hell is the price the same on the show 23 and 24! It beyond stupid. I have talked to dozens if not well over a hundred people that refuse to buy a Switch or have anything to do with Nintendo because the games are priced ridiculously.
In europe the prices for this game are way low, so i need this video to understand the reason behind it, because SwitchUp is the only one we can trust, before i buy a game i try to find a review in this channel and than decide ok or leave Best of whishes guys
I bought the latest WWE game not long ago. Wwe battlegrounds. That was a huge mistake. I thought surely I could get a little enjoyment out of it. Surely it can't be so cartoony that it's not playable at all. I was wrong. It's literally the worst game I have played on Switch. That's really saying something!
Sadly looks like a total pass. I was excited that Yuke's was making it but not many modes, lackluster character creator and from all the gameplay footage you show a lot of the animations are.....not good. Glad I have a Steam Deck and WWE2K23 for it. Switch just can't seem to get a good wrestling game of this type on it. Hopefully that wild looking indie RPG wrestling game that is out soon will be cool!
I'm a huge AEW fan but I'm not gonna buy it. I don't like games with paylocked content behind microtransactions and hate they went that way. Is it really too much to ask for a full game with all wrestlers for 60 bucks? that's what I paid for freaking TOTK.
Way too arcadey for my liking. I am a huge fire pro and King of Coliseum fan and they both simulate Japanese Pro-Wrestling perfectly. I was hoping the AEW video game would be more simulation based. Unfortunately the arcade gameplay is not for me.
Anyone playing it on Switch my question is online working cause mine hasn't worked since day 1 played 273 matches and haven't seen Owen in the shop to purchase for $50,000
For me it’s one buy when it goes on sale. Given that it’s not the best looking game it probably a good game to get on the Switch rather than Xbox or PS if you have the choice.
Ugh. Preordered and all and I still can't play it... Getting a message that I cannot play the software yet. Yeesh. I hope they release it soon. It's the 29th. Wtf.
The animations are all certainly ahead of the curve, it may be more obvious after playing most other wrestling games today. That said, the create a character mode is poor, even for aj initial release and I would even say the career mode needs a serious innovative touch. But this is their first game and if you enjoyed games like WWF No Mercy ON The N64, you're not going to be disappointed by the gameplay. The DLC content will improve things drastically over the next 6 months. I remember WCW world tour and it took several games following that to get to No mercy, I don't think we will be waiting that long. Your review is probably fair if you're not a wrestling fan. I'd have given it 72 overall. Maybe come bwck and review again in a years time? I feel like this game is a bit of a Baldo.
Fun but definitely feels and looks a bit dated. No cage match is horrible imo. I would rather have no mini games and have them add a cage match and full entrances instead
I rolled the dice and picked it up. It has a few things to nit pick, but the game play is solid and the roster is large even without the pre orders and DLC. I loved the Def Jam wrestling games and it has a similar feel. I don't feel cheated at full price, but i understand waiting for a sale. I will admit being able to play as Owen Hart swayed me more than a bit. Lol
@@villain7574 I haven't unlocked him yet. I am only at 70-ish exhibition matches. Sorry to hear about your online issues. I haven't had any online problems so far. I have heard that the exhibition matches must be normal one on one matches but that's the only tip I know currently.
Hey! Thanks so much for reviewing this. I’ve actually been really excited for this to come out. I was hoping it would look a little cleaner on the switch given it’s more stripped down visuals. Here’s hoping a few optimization patches will have this looking and playing really well in the future.
I bought the Switch and XBOX version and man I love this game. Its so fun. The controls and reversals are fantastic, much like the old N64 AKI games and Day of Reckoning 2 on Gamecube. The Road to Elite is so fun and replayable because it changes up on each wrestler. There is a ton of hidden stuff on the game. The only thing that very basic in the game is some of the graphics and the create a wrestler mode but I personally don't care because the game is so fun. There is enough here to pay $60 because this game is actually a great wrestling game.
Purposely awkward thumbnail… Made me do a double take… Decided to click on the image… Reminded me that I am still not a fan of wrestling games… Thank you, NEXT. SwitchUp saved my wallet again 😊🎉
67 ? Thats wack. It's atleast a solid 80. Atleast. Any one thats a fan of arcade wrestling games will definitely enjoy this. Too expensive? Lol yer killin me smalls all games are too expensive . 😆
Solid 80? That's wack. The game is alright, but isn't complete at all: the career mode is too short, no cage matches, no backstage areas, no 3 vs 3 or anything beyond 2 vs 2, no multiple people ladder matches, very limited creation suits, bugs and questionable cpu....you're crazy to give this an 80, so please don't question his 67.
For those who are even thinking of getting this game, get Wrestling Empire instead for only $20. The gameplay is janky but fun, and the game screams personality with the best career mode in any wrestling game including a free roaming mode. The game also has a freaking GM mode!
On the switch version of this game atleast as of now you wont find any players online and since this game lacks content that kills the game for me theres nothing really to do offline beside road to elite and exbition matches
I play on PS5 and the graphics are NOT subpar, its just a visual style. Not saying this is incredible but it has a non realistic style and the lighting is very good. Also the music is mostly wrestlers theme musics so if you dont know AEW, yeah probably you aint gonna like/know. Feels like a review from someone who's not an AEW fan so kinda pointless imo. Id give the game a 7/10 cause I dont like the counter/kickout system but the rest is just fine and hopefully will improve since there's NO yearly release like 2K games, they said they're gonna work on it for a while. When you see the dogshit wrestling games on switch, yeah the price is high but theres 0 other options (unless you're into the fire pro one)
This looks OK....we need some decent wrestling games on Switch, aside from Wrestling Empire. I would love Firepro Wrestling on the Switch, that would be a dream come true!
I’m going to slightly help this review. There’s is more wrestlers and Minigames but they need to be unlocked by RTE and the shop. Why exactly would people be playing just for the story mode? There are different paths to go in RTE. The price will depend on what you like, if you are a fan of AEW or wrestling games you are more likely to pay full price. This is also just the beginning of a Dragonball Xenoverse 2 type of game. A not fully live service game. This is not WWE games of yearly release. This is one game for some amount of time.
I'm an avid AEW fan so from that standpoint, I'm really excited to play this! I actually bit on the "Elite Edition" because of the 10% discount and knocked a few more bucks off using gold coins. We'll see if I have regrets when it unlocks tomorrow though. A lot of the discussion on forums and impressions from streamers seem positive and enthusiastic so I'm hoping it's a good time. I haven't seriously touched a wrestling game since WWF No Mercy on the N64, so hearing from many that it's got a similar-ish feel sounds awesome. The lack of modes, barebones customization, and no cross-play with other platforms is disappointing, but everything else sounds about what I was expecting. I know it's not Yukes' first rodeo, but they probably didn't get a huge budget. Maybe as time goes on they'll add more value and patch/tweak stuff.
This was actually modelled after Wrestlemania 2K / No Mercy, so some of the art style and direction mentioned in the review, including the models and animation, will be intentional. It obviously doesn’t use the same game engine, but I think their usage here was made to resemble it as best they could.
When I had local friends, I’d have loved a generic unlicensed wrestling game with wacky premade characters and create-your-own-wrestler mode. I loved Attitude-Era WWF in the late 90s so modern licensed wrestling properties cannot compete.
Im glad you guys reviewed it but I think you were abit harsh, this is the best wrestling game on the switch, I mean just compare it to the mess of wwe2k18 but I agree the price should be £35 without any dlc as abit bare at launch
The memories are flooding back...unfortunately my wrestling interests have dwindled. I can't see myself getting the enjoyment I once had with this. I am, however, looking forward to WrestleQuest.
All the various footage of this game, if you told me this was made by a company that has been making Wrestling games for 20+ years well I would be a bit surprised. This game is pretty rough looking and the performance is pretty subpar, the DLC model is killer. It looks like a pretty barebones game that should be like half a regular retail game's price at max.
It sounds like a game I’ll pick once it’s updated and is on sale. I’m not a fan modern wrestling these days but I’ve been dying to have a modern pro wrestling game on the Switch and it’s a shame WWE 2k18 came out the way it did on the Switch but at least this game is a step in the right direction
Nice review of AEW fight forever, while the graphics aren’t too impressive on the switch version that was also a trait with the Aki N64 games while not exactly impressive for the hardware, the gameplay more than made up for it and it was easy to pick up and play and I’m expecting that same easy to pick up and play with AEW, five forever, and a great review and looking forward to picking this up when I get my switch in about a weeks time.
Are you a Smackdown fan of old - what do you think of this offering? One thing not mentioned here: one it has blood (didn’t want to put that in the video) and the weapons you grab from under the stage. Mark
Not since thee 90s ... So always stoked when NJPW, RoH, iMPACT!, Fire Pro, and now AEW get a chance to shine ....
The awesome Broken Matt + Extreme Hardy ads got me to spring for my first preorder since the Dreamcast & GameCube days .... Nintendo then sold me on thee Elite Edition ... Whew ~
You are judging the game by WWE standards. It's deliberate to give the new gamers an arcade like experience.
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It may not be sono good graphic wise...still a better port than wwe 2k18
Spiritual successor to No Mercy - the evolution from WCW/NWO World Tour to No Mercy was incredible so hopefully this is the first step in showing what they can do with this franchise.
I also played smackdown on Playstation. I seem to remember it had a character customisation mode which was quite innovative for the time
Yeah I think they basically kept that the same haha! Mark
No in fairness it is more in depth
The most frustrating thing? The current tag team champions are locked behind DLC.
Tag team wrestling sucks balls anyway - the enemy will ALWAYS run into the ring when you try and make a cover, dragging fights out to where you’ll literally fight forever.
NintendoLife mentions in their review that it suffers from momentary pauses that can be quite distracting. This video seemed to show half-second stutters where everything just freezes. Not dropped frames but actual game freezes. For me they’ve veered too much into arcade territory, making it look like battleground or allstars. Quite funny considering they’ve used no mercy as a template, which was a simulation as the tech would allow at the time.
Performance is ok - yes there are occasionally stutters but I've seen and experienced far worse. Still visuals and performance still scored 12/20 not great
Good review but too harsh. We finally got some competition from WWE titles and it seems quite fun to play. Remember the fun factor is very important in gaming and is disappearing in many games.
Get Everything Switch :D
Why does Hutspur have so much back hair?!
Because I like to troll Glen 😂. Mark
I cannot play the elite edition early access on Nintendo switch.
THQ and AEW Games advertised that ALL PLATFORMS will have early access when you pre order the elite edition. And Nintendo switch and PC players were royalty screwed today.
No compensation, no communication, no apology, nothing.
Horrible launch
That is REALLY not cool - sorry to hear that mate! Mark
Yeah that's not acceptable.
Seems like the game is half baked and lacking in every department. Not saying its bad and cant have fun with it but maybe when its $15-20
As a person who played WWE Raw vs. Smackdown 2008 on the Nintendo DS back in the day, I don't really care about the graphics, I just like a portable wrestling game that works, thinking of picking this up, thanks for the review
Yeah it's fun then. Cheers mate! Mark
Good to remember there's more out there than WWE on this kind of fighting games
Glad it's running decently I pre-ordered it to get Matt Hardy and was worried it would run like the last 2K game on Switch. Thanks for the review.
Not for me and too expensive for sure. Glad some people will get some joy from it.
Seems that your review is reasonable and fair. I would also be miffed at lack of modes compared to other modern wrestling games.
Thank you mate - yeah it’s one where wrestling fans will probably love and hate it for the reasons i mention. Mark
I’m so excited for later on today! I’ve waited a long time for a game that had some hints of the greatest wrestling game ever No Mercy. So glad we get something different from 2Ks simulator wrestling game
What do you think? It sounds like you and I have similar interest in wrestling games. Thanks!
The game is based on No Mercy from the N64. This game is nothing like Smackdown games and isn't trying to be.
Sweet!
Fans of No Mercy and the old Smackdown games will love this retro throwback with today's wrestlers.
Everyone else should probably just stick with WWE2k23.
AEW Took Forever is a 5/10.
Get it when it's $20 with DLC.
Love this game on switch. Hope they expand the roster moving forward along with free updates
Do you have to do the story, or is there a universe mode you can just put your created wrestler in and just run endless seasons of matches?
Has there been any updates? Have they improved the character creator etc? Added new modes? Anything?
Wow, this game already lacked detail on the bigger consoles, but how do they still lower the quality, resolution and framerate on Switch? Or even more pointedly, how does this look worse than Day of Reckoning on Gamecube?
Not for me but glad there is a bit of competition for the WWE game!
I have in mind getting it Friday but this game would probably feel a better buy at around 39.99
Fair enough .... 🫛 But the Elite Edition pre-order still has a decent discount ... 😼
@@briantaylorcloe7725 that’s true it is.
With a name like "Hotspur", i'm surprised you won anything...
hahaha - FACTS. Mark
Big aew fan so I'm looking forward to trying it but not at full price. The game definitely seems like it has some issues.
I did love the old smack down games but my favorite is no mercy on N64!
The gameplay feels a lot like No Mercy to me. It does need some more game modes and a little polish but I'm still having a lot of fun with it after a couple of days. If you like No Mercy it will be a good sale pick up when the price drops.
brother, the elite version was $71.99 and the regular was $59.99. thats a 12 dollar difference. not "almost double the price" lmao.
Did I say double I meant 50% more over here in the UK
It's THE NINTENDO SWITCH That Has The Problem With Losing Frame Rates. 🤦♂️👎. THE ACTION ARCADE WRESTLING VIDEO GAME Look's Really Good Though. 😀👍.
i'll wait for a sale on it or sum
Yea no way I’m spending $60 on this. Thanks for the review!
Ok this game sucks just going to say it. More barebones than a wrestling 3DS game. The worst thing is frame skips I mean wwe 2k18 sucked but it never had frame skips while playing. It seems this wasn't made for switch because it's blurry for one and it's not super graphic on PS5. Day of reckoning 2 is still a better game. Don't spend 60$ on this save it for a good sale
Now we just need ultra pro wrestling to release and the switch will really have all the wrestling games!
I’m looking forward to Ultra Pro! Preordered the Switch version with the retro N64 style packaging 😁
Me and my brother put so many hours into all the smack down games back on the ps2 but never clicked with any since that area and this looks very much like those so might have to pick this up on a decent sale
Im glad you didnt mention No Mercy or AKI's games which many are comparing this too. This is a joke compared to AKI's games.
It honestly looks like saints row made into a wrestling game physics wise
I think I'll pick this up on a very deep discount. As of now, it's a pass for me. Hope others enjoy it though
Honestly for a game that's been in development for like 3 years I'm amazed how bare this game is. With that said I'm glad that switch finally has a real wrestling game. But I'll probably wait for a sale.
Wise I'd say mate. Mark
For me I'll have to skip, cause i love AEW and being able to play a game with CM Punk is great, but i need a universe mode, cause thats why i play WWE games, it gives me something fun to do when playing by myself and doesn't burn me out, but i quickly will after playing a few matches with nothing much too them, and i don't play these games for a story mode since I'd rather imagine my own, but I'll definitely be looking forward to the next game that i hope is less arcade and more simulator
Just played it , mixed feelings , isn't like old wwf/wwe games , could be better , isn't bad tho and it's the best wrestling game for now on the Nintendo switch ( wwe 2k18 is really bad and wrestling empire is complicated to play , and there's another wrestling game that's too basic )
easy pass. this one of those buy 2 for $20 get 1 free kinda game. just not worth that price
Big fan of AEW and went a head an ordered the Elite edition regardless. I’m hoping a few patches down the line and even some more paid dlc to add to the events and more wrestlers. I’m aware it will increase the cost but hearing this is not a yearly release but going to consistently add to it.
Have there been any updates? Anything added?
Some but not worth it. You didn’t even get the full new character dlc like you do when you buy the season pass with 2k24
THQ- the bastion of random midrange games!
Best reviews from Switch Up. Have to say this has become my go to site for Nintendo Switch game reviews I love the in depth overview and E shop sales hot spots for indies. Will be picking this up on sale as a wrestling fan def agree on the £50 price point a little too much but happy for a £35
Thank you mate! Mark
I want a solid wrestling game on Switch so much. It's just the price of 60 bucks for this one. That is just insane. That's my huge gripe about the switch. The games are horribly overpriced. Like the MLB The Show games. Why the hell is the price the same on the show 23 and 24! It beyond stupid. I have talked to dozens if not well over a hundred people that refuse to buy a Switch or have anything to do with Nintendo because the games are priced ridiculously.
In europe the prices for this game are way low, so i need this video to understand the reason behind it, because SwitchUp is the only one we can trust, before i buy a game i try to find a review in this channel and than decide ok or leave
Best of whishes guys
I bought the latest WWE game not long ago. Wwe battlegrounds. That was a huge mistake. I thought surely I could get a little enjoyment out of it. Surely it can't be so cartoony that it's not playable at all. I was wrong. It's literally the worst game I have played on Switch. That's really saying something!
I'll wait for a black Friday sale! I was hoping for better 😢
Sadly looks like a total pass. I was excited that Yuke's was making it but not many modes, lackluster character creator and from all the gameplay footage you show a lot of the animations are.....not good. Glad I have a Steam Deck and WWE2K23 for it. Switch just can't seem to get a good wrestling game of this type on it. Hopefully that wild looking indie RPG wrestling game that is out soon will be cool!
Just ordered a copy on amazon, stoked to have a wrestling game wish wee would make 2k compatible
I'm a huge AEW fan but I'm not gonna buy it. I don't like games with paylocked content behind microtransactions and hate they went that way. Is it really too much to ask for a full game with all wrestlers for 60 bucks? that's what I paid for freaking TOTK.
Way too arcadey for my liking. I am a huge fire pro and King of Coliseum fan and they both simulate Japanese Pro-Wrestling perfectly. I was hoping the AEW video game would be more simulation based. Unfortunately the arcade gameplay is not for me.
Anyone playing it on Switch my question is online working cause mine hasn't worked since day 1 played 273 matches and haven't seen Owen in the shop to purchase for $50,000
For me it’s one buy when it goes on sale. Given that it’s not the best looking game it probably a good game to get on the Switch rather than Xbox or PS if you have the choice.
Looks like it plays like the old N64 games, I'm down.
I'd rather stick with my WWE 2k18, thank you.
I'm one of the five people in the world that actually likes the game.
Not harsh enough.
I'm currently going through refund dispute via PayPal as Microsoft is refusing to refund the xbox version.
Solid entry…..good game and change of pace.
Is this better than WWE 2K battlegrounds? That game is so glitchy I have stopped playing on my switch, it is waste of money.
And that's the bottom line! Cause SwitchUp said so!
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Ugh. Preordered and all and I still can't play it... Getting a message that I cannot play the software yet. Yeesh. I hope they release it soon. It's the 29th. Wtf.
Anybody else still not able to play this yet on Switch? I pre-ordered and it’s still telling me it’s not available. It’s really pissing me off!
Sorry but not sorry, this looks like a 40€ game at best. Who thought that this "standard price" was appropriate?
Was a big fan of the old smackdown on PS. Remembered i play it everyday for hours day and night. Definitely will get this.
The animations are all certainly ahead of the curve, it may be more obvious after playing most other wrestling games today. That said, the create a character mode is poor, even for aj initial release and I would even say the career mode needs a serious innovative touch. But this is their first game and if you enjoyed games like WWF No Mercy ON The N64, you're not going to be disappointed by the gameplay. The DLC content will improve things drastically over the next 6 months.
I remember WCW world tour and it took several games following that to get to No mercy, I don't think we will be waiting that long.
Your review is probably fair if you're not a wrestling fan. I'd have given it 72 overall.
Maybe come bwck and review again in a years time? I feel like this game is a bit of a Baldo.
Yeah I'd say 72% for a fan would be about right. Mark
Fun but definitely feels and looks a bit dated. No cage match is horrible imo. I would rather have no mini games and have them add a cage match and full entrances instead
I rolled the dice and picked it up. It has a few things to nit pick, but the game play is solid and the roster is large even without the pre orders and DLC. I loved the Def Jam wrestling games and it has a similar feel. I don't feel cheated at full price, but i understand waiting for a sale. I will admit being able to play as Owen Hart swayed me more than a bit. Lol
How did you get him I played 273 exhibition matches haven't unlocked him and my online hasn't worked on the Switch since day 1
@@villain7574 I haven't unlocked him yet. I am only at 70-ish exhibition matches. Sorry to hear about your online issues. I haven't had any online problems so far. I have heard that the exhibition matches must be normal one on one matches but that's the only tip I know currently.
Yea its on sale at my local best buy for $20 for switch so i really want to get it bc i aint paying full price for a game like this
This would have looked good in the 2009 - not 2023. Gameplay looks baf
Hey! Thanks so much for reviewing this. I’ve actually been really excited for this to come out. I was hoping it would look a little cleaner on the switch given it’s more stripped down visuals. Here’s hoping a few optimization patches will have this looking and playing really well in the future.
Agreed this version is garbage 30frames below 720 skip this one
This has potential and I think the next entry will be fantastic! Gameplay is king. Let them think of thoughtful modes for the next entry.
Absolutely right - it’s a fun game that’s too expensive and dated but worth a play on sale. Mark
I bought the Switch and XBOX version and man I love this game. Its so fun. The controls and reversals are fantastic, much like the old N64 AKI games and Day of Reckoning 2 on Gamecube. The Road to Elite is so fun and replayable because it changes up on each wrestler. There is a ton of hidden stuff on the game. The only thing that very basic in the game is some of the graphics and the create a wrestler mode but I personally don't care because the game is so fun. There is enough here to pay $60 because this game is actually a great wrestling game.
Is there a big difference in graphics or any significant differences between the 2 versions?
Is the Switch version a significant downgrade? I have the option of getting this for my PC or Switch. Trying to decide which one.
Purposely awkward thumbnail…
Made me do a double take…
Decided to click on the image…
Reminded me that I am still not a fan of wrestling games…
Thank you, NEXT.
SwitchUp saved my wallet again 😊🎉
Hehehe yeah that thumbnail is very odd 😂
Sorry guys it sucks that the muddy visuals and janky controls are a failure on Switch!
They aren’t great are they lol
67 ? Thats wack. It's atleast a solid 80. Atleast. Any one thats a fan of arcade wrestling games will definitely enjoy this. Too expensive? Lol yer killin me smalls all games are too expensive . 😆
Solid 80? That's wack. The game is alright, but isn't complete at all: the career mode is too short, no cage matches, no backstage areas, no 3 vs 3 or anything beyond 2 vs 2, no multiple people ladder matches, very limited creation suits, bugs and questionable cpu....you're crazy to give this an 80, so please don't question his 67.
Could someone please post the Nintendo switch controls please?
Game won't even load for me on the switch, got the elite edition and everything still says can't play it yet. Definitely not happy
Yeah I've heard it didn't launch early as it should have. Mark
The buffs and nerfs really affect the spirit meters!
Glen the Hotspur is good, but don’t you think Glen the Gunner sounds better?… 😜
Hahaha I hope he doesn’t see this comment you’ll get banned for life haha! Mark
Looks like a good fair review
If this was 20 or less i might pick it up
Full price is way too expensive
i dont watch aew (still wwe). I buy a wwe game every year but considering skipper 2k23. I have a switch (no ps5 or xbox) but considering getting this.
For those who are even thinking of getting this game, get Wrestling Empire instead for only $20. The gameplay is janky but fun, and the game screams personality with the best career mode in any wrestling game including a free roaming mode. The game also has a freaking GM mode!
On the switch version of this game atleast as of now you wont find any players online and since this game lacks content that kills the game for me theres nothing really to do offline beside road to elite and exbition matches
I just hope it’s fun. I miss WWF No Mercy and WCW/NWO Revenge! 🤘🍿🤘
I play on PS5 and the graphics are NOT subpar, its just a visual style. Not saying this is incredible but it has a non realistic style and the lighting is very good. Also the music is mostly wrestlers theme musics so if you dont know AEW, yeah probably you aint gonna like/know. Feels like a review from someone who's not an AEW fan so kinda pointless imo. Id give the game a 7/10 cause I dont like the counter/kickout system but the rest is just fine and hopefully will improve since there's NO yearly release like 2K games, they said they're gonna work on it for a while. When you see the dogshit wrestling games on switch, yeah the price is high but theres 0 other options (unless you're into the fire pro one)
This looks OK....we need some decent wrestling games on Switch, aside from Wrestling Empire. I would love Firepro Wrestling on the Switch, that would be a dream come true!
I’m going to slightly help this review. There’s is more wrestlers and Minigames but they need to be unlocked by RTE and the shop. Why exactly would people be playing just for the story mode? There are different paths to go in RTE. The price will depend on what you like, if you are a fan of AEW or wrestling games you are more likely to pay full price. This is also just the beginning of a Dragonball Xenoverse 2 type of game. A not fully live service game. This is not WWE games of yearly release. This is one game for some amount of time.
Blows wwe 2k18 on switch out of the water
wrestling empire is the best wrestling game for switch
I'm an avid AEW fan so from that standpoint, I'm really excited to play this! I actually bit on the "Elite Edition" because of the 10% discount and knocked a few more bucks off using gold coins. We'll see if I have regrets when it unlocks tomorrow though. A lot of the discussion on forums and impressions from streamers seem positive and enthusiastic so I'm hoping it's a good time.
I haven't seriously touched a wrestling game since WWF No Mercy on the N64, so hearing from many that it's got a similar-ish feel sounds awesome. The lack of modes, barebones customization, and no cross-play with other platforms is disappointing, but everything else sounds about what I was expecting. I know it's not Yukes' first rodeo, but they probably didn't get a huge budget. Maybe as time goes on they'll add more value and patch/tweak stuff.
This was actually modelled after Wrestlemania 2K / No Mercy, so some of the art style and direction mentioned in the review, including the models and animation, will be intentional. It obviously doesn’t use the same game engine, but I think their usage here was made to resemble it as best they could.
When I had local friends, I’d have loved a generic unlicensed wrestling game with wacky premade characters and create-your-own-wrestler mode. I loved Attitude-Era WWF in the late 90s so modern licensed wrestling properties cannot compete.
It has PS3 graphics…. Hard pass on this.
Im glad you guys reviewed it but I think you were abit harsh, this is the best wrestling game on the switch, I mean just compare it to the mess of wwe2k18 but I agree the price should be £35 without any dlc as abit bare at launch
The memories are flooding back...unfortunately my wrestling interests have dwindled. I can't see myself getting the enjoyment I once had with this. I am, however, looking forward to WrestleQuest.
ill stick to my tony hawk game, now, thank u
Don't apologize for being honest it's your opinion, but I just picked up my preorder and I'm in love with it.
It's fine to complain about the price, though Amazon have it for £41 so it's best to look at different prices before stating it'll cost £50
All the various footage of this game, if you told me this was made by a company that has been making Wrestling games for 20+ years well I would be a bit surprised.
This game is pretty rough looking and the performance is pretty subpar, the DLC model is killer.
It looks like a pretty barebones game that should be like half a regular retail game's price at max.
Imagine this is 50 ot 60 bucks....
It sounds like a game I’ll pick once it’s updated and is on sale. I’m not a fan modern wrestling these days but I’ve been dying to have a modern pro wrestling game on the Switch and it’s a shame WWE 2k18 came out the way it did on the Switch but at least this game is a step in the right direction
Yes Aew fight forever. Finally now i can play a proper wrestling game on switch 🙂 Shame on you 2k.
Nice review of AEW fight forever, while the graphics aren’t too impressive on the switch version that was also a trait with the Aki N64 games while not exactly impressive for the hardware, the gameplay more than made up for it and it was easy to pick up and play and I’m expecting that same easy to pick up and play with AEW, five forever, and a great review and looking forward to picking this up when I get my switch in about a weeks time.