Love that they have that. Immediately swapped it to L2. The other thing that kept messing me up was toggle run, not hold to run. Hopefully you can change that at some point!
It how wrestling is booked not random manoeuvers like 2k. Would be nice if they had something like Universe mode without cutscenes just matches booked and a calendar. Wouldnt be impossible to do
cause they're inconsistent. Anyone saying they're "easy" just spams buttons while having the "easy counter" option on. They have to change it imo, have an icon to signal when you could counter. Being different than 2K games is all great, but this part should be similar. Its way too frustrating and not fun to spam and hope for the best.
@@stoppedbythebumper Just play your first match and they’ll pause it a zillion times explaining the controls. Honestly you’d be better off watching this video while you dick around in training mode.
@@trza49er yeah like they don't tell you how to target other wrestlers (click the left stick) until you fight a 3 way match despite you fighting several tag matches before this where this information would have been nice to have. I lost 2 tag matches trying to say my partner from a pin only to have my character come in the ring and auto target the wrong wrestler.
Thank you soooo much for posting this video. Been struggling trying to figure out some controls. Idk why they didn’t think to do something like this. I mean i like the training but this is what they needed to put in.
Seeing this video makes me realise how bare bones and lacking the actual in game tutorial is. I reckon with this particular control scheme they could’ve really benefited from doing a checklist style tutorial like in SVR 2010
I had already switched around my controls to make it more like wwe2k, but i still appreciate how you included the very obscure moves like dragging because i just could not figure that one out. thank god i didn't switch that button!
Adding Switch controls for anyone who bought that version: Move - Left Analog Stick Enter/Exit/Climb - ZL Punch - Y Kick - X Grapple - B Run - A Transition/Pin/Grapple Reversal/Grapple Block - L Strike Reversal/Strike Block - R Taunt/Finishers - Right Analog Stick Perform Signatures - Directional Pad Steal Finishers - R3 (press Right Analog Stick)
apart from my other comment/question this was really well done. perfectly informative. easy to follow. good job and appreciated. (I have the switch version, but it's pretty much the same thing.)
Literally the same as 2k except o is now x and then you select a button from there. Only difference is 2k actually gives you an opportunity to counter once grappled
I hate the fact games don't give you full details how to execute hidden moves. I'm trying to figure how to do chain wrestling and I can't get it to activate. SMACKTALKS can you please explain how to use chain wrestling, buffs, skills details (which includes momentum, rate stat skills, action skills, passive skills) and other hidden things that are not on display in tutorials? Thanks!!!!
I still have no idea how to activate chain wrestling and I’ve been playing for a week 😭 For skills it’s usually pressing in the right thumb stick but it varies.
Thank you so much, learned a lot from the video. Still not convinced by the counter mechanic, too random and hard to read. Same for the kickout which just means "pray the invisible bar fills up". I'd rather have a minigame, at least I know if I was close to kickin out
My muscle memory was totally stuck with 2k19 controls and then somehow after skipping 2k20 n 2k22 I got myself 2k23 and got myself accustomed to new controls.. And now I see a new challenge emerging 😂
Had you not skipped 2k20 and played Fire Pro Wrestling World you'd have two more control schemes, all different. And there's old SD and Raw games, also different every other game. Insane.
@@RedShogun13the controls are really wonky and extremely hard to get used to, it has been glitching out on online a LOT, there’s no meter or anything for pin systems just hope you do it good enough.
@@levilichy3905 Okay glitching online is sort of a bummer. How’s offline/local? I’ll probably playing this the most with friends irl. Also no meter or anything for pinning is fine for me. Was the same in No Mercy.
@@RedShogun13 I never got a chance to play no Mercy, but I played day of reckoning and this is kind of what it reminds me of. Exhibition and just local play is really fun! I really think people just don’t like it because it’s not what are used to (2K) the controls definitely take some getting used to but if you know what you’re getting yourself into, I don’t think you will be disappointed!
Oh, cannot wait to check this out. I got three questions: 1. Are there also different running moves to the outside? In the AKI games you had two over the ropes and sometimes a third one running over the turnbuckle? 2. While covering running strikes...what about running grapples like headscissors? 3. Are there weapon grapples? Like a Van Daminator or specific ladder moves?
I know you can smash the chair over their head or put the trash can over their head with holding triangle im not sure about van damninators but either way if your a fan of the aki games. You will want to play this
@@starkillerbeats420 Good to know. The different weapon grapples with chairs, tables and ladders were one thing that the Ps2 games had over the AKI games. But the AKI games had all the little details with moves...and you could go on the apron to execute moves (which was not possible even on HCTP)
Hi, thank you so much. This is an awesome tutorial, but you have missed a section. There is a chain wrestling system too, once you get into a chain wrestling lockup, you have to predict the opponents next move with triangle, square, or X. Chain wrestling happens when both players try to do a grapple with X at the same time. Then it’s a guessing game.
Legit, I lost to Shida 3 times so far in the 'demo' mode. Whatever the opposite of undefeated is, that's me rn. I really need some more practice with these frickin' reversals.
Great video. I wonder if 2 lesser known moves from No Mercy games have made it in this game? 1. Tree of Woe; hang your opponent upside down in the turnbuckle. You could then perform strike/running strikes. 2. when your opponent is on the apron, grappling them and matching them to the turnbuckle where you then smash their head into the top pad, result in them falling to the outside ring floor.
The only thing I really need to practice is reversals the window is extremely tight everything else is basically muscle memory from all those years playing no mercy
Yeah its rewarding when you get used to them. One of my gripes it's that we have to mash the buttons for submissions and pins. I would prefer a mini game for those instead of destroying my buttons overtime.
I'm having a hard time getting use to the controls. Maybe it's because I'm so use to the 2K games. I also had a hard time figuring out how to pick an opponent off the ground. I looked in the controls and tutorial and I couldn't find it anywhere. I eventually figured it out.
You can perform diving finisher from grapple position I was Pac, I do finisher from grapple position, then Pac went auto pilot to whip opponent to the corner, throw him to the mat, clim the turnbuckle and then Black Arrow Could be the reason of him doesn't have a grapple finisher.🤔
Yes, Hikaru Shida does her corner running Tamashi No Three Count listed from same position as her Katana BUT it's set-ip from forward grapple. Practice mode helps. Poor Kenny my punching bag.
I like how there's a spirit meter akin to no mercy, I might test it out just for that but the button scheme seems unnecessarily difficult compared to the n64 game made probably over 20 years ago today....
Just grapple in midair. The timing of course needs to be correct and the wrestler has to have a specific perk for it. Most of them who are able to perform this are powerhouses like Miro, Hobbs or others.. Hope this helps :)
I’ve noticed after you win a match during the winning animation, sometimes I see an icon that says Take Control (either pressing or moving the right joystick stick not sure). When you do, you will have a few seconds to unleash an unsportsmanlike beat down which I thought was cool as the bell rings continuously remind you match is done. Only thing is I’m not sure if it’s available after every match, certain matches or certain wrestlers.
I cannot get counters to go off versus grapples, like, ever. Really wish there was some sort of visual indicator to show off where I'm supposed to press the button, because I have no idea.
Man if WWE 2k18 for nintendo switch had the speed of AEW F.F, what a cool hand held experience that would be, how come we can't get our wrestling cake 🎂, & eat it to !
The reversals are like next to impossible especially for finishers. The grapple system just seems like a difficult mess. It’s my first day so hopefully I’ll get it over time and it isn’t as random as Wrestling Empire.
naw. this game is utter embarrassing trash. AEW needs to stop trying to be different in every aspect, it has killed every refreshing quality abouyt their product. this game is a prime example. retro just means lazy and unoriginal
One must hold a grapple button on the opponent (A for Xbox), while his/her partner must use the same grapple button on the same opponent. Works with different positions, in the corner as well. Of course you should make a tag first if it's a tag team match
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You put on a better tutorial than than the game did. Thank you!
💯 worst part of the game is the tutorial. It doesn't tell you shit
Yeah people often say they hate hand-holding in games but not when it's an optional tutorial accessed separately!
Much better, thanks!
@@N8_Dogg"here's what you need to know about professional wrestling." Tutorial is shit the dialogue is fucking hilarious
I appreciated how they let you modify the controls. Default is awkward with circle to run and not grapple.
YES. I thought the same thing. I didn't even look close enough to know you can modify them. I'm going to do that as soon as I fire it up today.
How do you change the run button so difficult imo
Love that they have that. Immediately swapped it to L2. The other thing that kept messing me up was toggle run, not hold to run. Hopefully you can change that at some point!
Changed mine now mate to r2/rt much better and flows alot better
Circle is as natural as it gets if you are used to classic AKI wrestling games. The whole gameplay is a tribute to those games.
This is like learning Fire Pro all over again.
Wow i like how the controls make sense while also being a throwback to older wrestling games!
It how wrestling is booked not random manoeuvers like 2k. Would be nice if they had something like Universe mode without cutscenes just matches booked and a calendar. Wouldnt be impossible to do
The reversal’s are pretty hard. I need to practice more.
I think there easy to do but that's just me
Fr I don’t know why but it feels like it doesn’t like reversing
@@TheMorimitsuFamily ok
That’s because you’re use to 2k23 don’t feel bad I was thinking the same thing 🤦🏾♂️💯
cause they're inconsistent. Anyone saying they're "easy" just spams buttons while having the "easy counter" option on. They have to change it imo, have an icon to signal when you could counter. Being different than 2K games is all great, but this part should be similar. Its way too frustrating and not fun to spam and hope for the best.
Most of these controls will take a fair bit of getting the hang of. But glad there is no combo nonsense
They are a copy/tribute to classic AKI wrestling games. It as intuitive as it can get if you were not spoiled by 2k games.
Its like wrestlemania XIX game cube and day of reckoning
@elpiquesNM thank you for mentioning wrestlemania XIX, the first gamecube game to imitate the AKI grapple system.
Perfect video. The depth to the controls go so much deeper than the game initially tells you. Must watch video 🔥
Appreciate this, I played several matches today but I felt like they left some things out of the in game tutorial.
Yeah the tutorial doesn’t help at all
how do you even get to the tutorial ?
@@stoppedbythebumper Just play your first match and they’ll pause it a zillion times explaining the controls. Honestly you’d be better off watching this video while you dick around in training mode.
@@trza49er yeah like they don't tell you how to target other wrestlers (click the left stick) until you fight a 3 way match despite you fighting several tag matches before this where this information would have been nice to have. I lost 2 tag matches trying to say my partner from a pin only to have my character come in the ring and auto target the wrong wrestler.
As someone who has been playing 2K for years, this video is a lifesaver. Cheers!
It says to press the a b x and y buttons to kick out of a countout in the story mode i kept spamming the buttons and nothing happened
Thank you soooo much for posting this video. Been struggling trying to figure out some controls. Idk why they didn’t think to do something like this. I mean i like the training but this is what they needed to put in.
I really appreciate this in depth tutorial that was missed fron the actial in game tutorial ❤
Thankfully we can do this. I changed mine to be more similar to 2K and I now (kinda) get the hang of it
Seeing this video makes me realise how bare bones and lacking the actual in game tutorial is. I reckon with this particular control scheme they could’ve really benefited from doing a checklist style tutorial like in SVR 2010
So it plays like no mercy I LOVE IT
It’s wild how they do such a poor job at explaining the controls in game people gotta make videos on how to play the game 😩
True like Atleast have the game put out the videos.
I had already switched around my controls to make it more like wwe2k, but i still appreciate how you included the very obscure moves like dragging because i just could not figure that one out. thank god i didn't switch that button!
This one guy made a better tutorial for the game than a whole studio
When down, click in the right stick for a boosted recovery. This can only be done once per match, though.
Adding Switch controls for anyone who bought that version:
Move - Left Analog Stick
Enter/Exit/Climb - ZL
Punch - Y
Kick - X
Grapple - B
Run - A
Transition/Pin/Grapple Reversal/Grapple Block - L
Strike Reversal/Strike Block - R
Taunt/Finishers - Right Analog Stick
Perform Signatures - Directional Pad
Steal Finishers - R3 (press Right Analog Stick)
Thanks for this!
This was extremely helpful. Thank you.
apart from my other comment/question this was really well done. perfectly informative. easy to follow. good job and appreciated. (I have the switch version, but it's pretty much
the same thing.)
Glad there are strong grapples, best feeling in the N64 Aki Games.
Literally the same as 2k except o is now x and then you select a button from there. Only difference is 2k actually gives you an opportunity to counter once grappled
@@thomasmadden3080you can counter once grappled in this game too.
@@AztecUnshaven how?
@@thomasmadden3080 hit the grapple reverse with proper timing. This depends on your spirit meter too.
Every single wrestling game I played had those. 2K had them mapped to holding down buttons until 2k22 where it's just a separate button.
I hate the fact games don't give you full details how to execute hidden moves. I'm trying to figure how to do chain wrestling and I can't get it to activate. SMACKTALKS can you please explain how to use chain wrestling, buffs, skills details (which includes momentum, rate stat skills, action skills, passive skills) and other hidden things that are not on display in tutorials? Thanks!!!!
I still have no idea how to activate chain wrestling and I’ve been playing for a week 😭 For skills it’s usually pressing in the right thumb stick but it varies.
@@Smacktalks I found out how to activate chain wrestling. Basically, two opponents have to grapple at the same time, and it will lock up. Sighs 🙄
Thank you so much, learned a lot from the video. Still not convinced by the counter mechanic, too random and hard to read. Same for the kickout which just means "pray the invisible bar fills up". I'd rather have a minigame, at least I know if I was close to kickin out
My muscle memory was totally stuck with 2k19 controls and then somehow after skipping 2k20 n 2k22 I got myself 2k23 and got myself accustomed to new controls..
And now I see a new challenge emerging 😂
Had you not skipped 2k20 and played Fire Pro Wrestling World you'd have two more control schemes, all different. And there's old SD and Raw games, also different every other game. Insane.
Oh God this looks like No Mercy. So good. Cannot WAIT to pick up my copy.
@@sturdyelement Oof. Really? That’s surprising. How so? Like what’s bad about it? I don’t have the game yet.
@@RedShogun13the controls are really wonky and extremely hard to get used to, it has been glitching out on online a LOT, there’s no meter or anything for pin systems just hope you do it good enough.
@@levilichy3905 Okay glitching online is sort of a bummer. How’s offline/local? I’ll probably playing this the most with friends irl. Also no meter or anything for pinning is fine for me. Was the same in No Mercy.
@@RedShogun13 I never got a chance to play no Mercy, but I played day of reckoning and this is kind of what it reminds me of. Exhibition and just local play is really fun! I really think people just don’t like it because it’s not what are used to (2K) the controls definitely take some getting used to but if you know what you’re getting yourself into, I don’t think you will be disappointed!
I do like how we can customize it for the most part, but some things are still a little awkward to do, I think it will come with practice
This gameplay is the best in years def needs some work but is a great base
Love the gameplay, enjoying it so far 🤘
Thank you so much !! This was so much needed. Appreciate this. ❤
Can you switch the movement to the D-Pad instead of the Left Analog stick?
Oh, cannot wait to check this out. I got three questions:
1. Are there also different running moves to the outside? In the AKI games you had two over the ropes and sometimes a third one running over the turnbuckle?
2. While covering running strikes...what about running grapples like headscissors?
3. Are there weapon grapples? Like a Van Daminator or specific ladder moves?
yes yes and maybe
I know you can smash the chair over their head or put the trash can over their head with holding triangle im not sure about van damninators but either way if your a fan of the aki games. You will want to play this
Only played 1 ladder match but I had fun and a bit of a challenge on normal mode , end of the day the game is fun and im sure we will see updates
@@starkillerbeats420 Thanks for clarifying
@@starkillerbeats420 Good to know. The different weapon grapples with chairs, tables and ladders were one thing that the Ps2 games had over the AKI games. But the AKI games had all the little details with moves...and you could go on the apron to execute moves (which was not possible even on HCTP)
Hi, thank you so much. This is an awesome tutorial, but you have missed a section. There is a chain wrestling system too, once you get into a chain wrestling lockup, you have to predict the opponents next move with triangle, square, or X. Chain wrestling happens when both players try to do a grapple with X at the same time. Then it’s a guessing game.
Since we got no community creation everybody should start make a video how to create the characters we want
Who remembers the CAWs template we looked up back on the PS2 era? 😂
@@WrestlingOne me😂😂😂
This helped. I rage quit after one match because even the training is no help.
Legit, I lost to Shida 3 times so far in the 'demo' mode. Whatever the opposite of undefeated is, that's me rn. I really need some more practice with these frickin' reversals.
I Practice with Two Controllers but am still learning but This Video has helped Me learn more.
I just bought this game. This video goin to help me. I'm glad I found it.
I just got the game today I appreciate this video the in game tutorial was pretty bad at explaining these controls
A guide for Tag Teams would be helpful
Thank you bro 🙌! Trying to get this snap dragon avalanche rolling 👊🏼
Would you consider doing a video showing how to unlock hidden signatures and finishers? Thanks
Do a video on explaining chain wrestling
Very detailed, much appreciated.
Great video. I wonder if 2 lesser known moves from No Mercy games have made it in this game?
1. Tree of Woe; hang your opponent upside down in the turnbuckle. You could then perform strike/running strikes.
2. when your opponent is on the apron, grappling them and matching them to the turnbuckle where you then smash their head into the top pad, result in them falling to the outside ring floor.
This is very helpful. Thank you.
The only thing I really need to practice is reversals the window is extremely tight everything else is basically muscle memory from all those years playing no mercy
Thanks, this was needed!
Thanks for the indepth toturial. I think you forgot to mention how to perform tope, ring apron, steel steps, barricade, titontron, & tag team moves.
Just got the game for the nintendo switch and this is so helpful ❤❤
I regret getting the Switch version. Animations here look much better.
The only thing I haven’t been able to figure out on the Switch version, which I don’t think was covered, is how to run? Great video overall! 👍
That's what I needed, thanks
Love the controls
Yeah its rewarding when you get used to them. One of my gripes it's that we have to mash the buttons for submissions and pins.
I would prefer a mini game for those instead of destroying my buttons overtime.
Excellent video, cheers from Argentina
Much needed thank you very much
I'm having a hard time getting use to the controls. Maybe it's because I'm so use to the 2K games. I also had a hard time figuring out how to pick an opponent off the ground. I looked in the controls and tutorial and I couldn't find it anywhere. I eventually figured it out.
R2
@@8255carlos Yeah. Like I said, I figured it out.
R1 or Rb is how you pick them up
@@goatganggaming6142 Yeah. Like I said, I figured it out.
Great vid. Thank you so much
The controls are horrible
You just got it with your PS plus? I hate the controls so much lol
tutorials are bad
Yes you might say it's a skill issue but I lost to the easy difficulty trying to figure out the controls
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Great Tutorial Video
Pressing R1 (playstation) will pick an opponent up from the ground to a standing position too!
✌️A-thank-youu✌️
What about Xbox?
@@pickettpride6980 I'm pretty sure it's RB.
Thanks for the tutorial my friend good vid
Bro thank you for doing this
I'm bookmarking this. I didn't know how to do the rear grab since the game doesn't explain it.
You can perform diving finisher from grapple position
I was Pac, I do finisher from grapple position, then Pac went auto pilot to whip opponent to the corner, throw him to the mat, clim the turnbuckle and then Black Arrow
Could be the reason of him doesn't have a grapple finisher.🤔
Yes, Hikaru Shida does her corner running Tamashi No Three Count listed from same position as her Katana BUT it's set-ip from forward grapple. Practice mode helps. Poor Kenny my punching bag.
helpful thanks
I cannot figure out how to do the rain trigger. Can I get some help?
Thank you so much
This is gonna be fun
Very good tutorial. I was wondering how do you roll out the ring after your opponent hit you with a signature move? Thank you.
This! Cpu does it quite a bit
@tommyhooligan5795
I went against a person who did this online, and it was a great strategy.
Only certain wrestlers have it. It’s a skill called bail out, you do it by moving the right stick
@@willthomas1199
Thank you. 👍🏾
I like how there's a spirit meter akin to no mercy, I might test it out just for that but the button scheme seems unnecessarily difficult compared to the n64 game made probably over 20 years ago today....
Chain wrestling tutorial would be nice
Thank u for the info.
Great video
How do you hit a mid air reversal
Example Darby tries to hit the coffins drop but you catch him in mid air and German suplex him instead
Just grapple in midair. The timing of course needs to be correct and the wrestler has to have a specific perk for it. Most of them who are able to perform this are powerhouses like Miro, Hobbs or others.. Hope this helps :)
@@Ceno1907 thank you!
I’ve noticed after you win a match during the winning animation, sometimes I see an icon that says Take Control (either pressing or moving the right joystick stick not sure). When you do, you will have a few seconds to unleash an unsportsmanlike beat down which I thought was cool as the bell rings continuously remind you match is done. Only thing is I’m not sure if it’s available after every match, certain matches or certain wrestlers.
Awesome video
Here take this like and shake my god damn hand 🤝🏿
I cannot get counters to go off versus grapples, like, ever. Really wish there was some sort of visual indicator to show off where I'm supposed to press the button, because I have no idea.
Thank you for this tutorial, I’m practicing these controls right now.
Man if WWE 2k18 for nintendo switch had the speed of AEW F.F, what a cool hand held experience that would be, how come we can't get our wrestling cake 🎂, & eat it to !
Great video!! The only question that I have is the best control settings for the Switch?
I kept trying to Irish wrip my opponent top the ropes or back into the ring didn't realise it was the L1 button 😅
How do you throw weapons?
When kicking out of a pin do you have to mash all 4 buttons or if it just anyone of the 4 you want to mash?
This helped.
The reversals are like next to impossible especially for finishers. The grapple system just seems like a difficult mess. It’s my first day so hopefully I’ll get it over time and it isn’t as random as Wrestling Empire.
naw. this game is utter embarrassing trash. AEW needs to stop trying to be different in every aspect, it has killed every refreshing quality abouyt their product. this game is a prime example. retro just means lazy and unoriginal
This is a great game
It's a pain in the ass trying to grab weapons. You gotta be in the perfect spot to grab one
Could you please do a video on how each skill is used?
Do you know how to equip skills to CAWs
@@jaydensparks018 you need to play RTTE and earn points
Can you add skills to non-CAW characters? Anna Jay has ONE signature and game says she needs a skill for another slot.
@@KasumiRINA no I don't think so. You certainly can't edit skills in RTTE
how do you grab your laying opponent and make them stand up?
Press R1 (or RB).
no free running is straight up terrible. I thought im done with that shit since svr 2008
you should a video on on how to time reversals
how do we do running dives to the outside? I was hoping this would've been in this video
So there is a way to turn standing opponents right?
I've had a wrestling game hole since No Mercy. Now that is over. This game is amazing
You've been missing out on of good wrestling games by being a hermit for 23 years.
@eddiew.4650 nope. I've been buying them and they have been trash. But this one is gold
@@bendup52stop lying
@tnafan This one destroys them all.
This game is $$$$$
Liar.
Thank you! When the opponent is outside and you are in the ring can you run and jump on him, and how?
I hope modders create remake WWF No Mercy even WCW/NWO Revenge that would be ten times better!
Thiis game is crashing on ps4 ...what to do?
Thank you, how do you do TechTeam finishing moves? Specifically from the corner?
One must hold a grapple button on the opponent (A for Xbox), while his/her partner must use the same grapple button on the same opponent. Works with different positions, in the corner as well. Of course you should make a tag first if it's a tag team match
@@HuKuTA88 hmm I already tried that and got nothing, maybe I’ll do it a different way and see if that works.
@@icemanindustries that wouldn’t work for me, my character would just end up doing his/her finishing move.
@@Zbeast5972 try to practice during 3 or 4 way matches
this game feels a lot like firepro 2k hybrid and i find it very enjoyable
It’s legit perfect for my tastes
It plays just like old AKI wrestling games.
Ladder table moves pls
Thanks is there a way to throw your opponent onto the apron so they're stunned standing on the apron and your inside the ring