In the world of professional wrestling video games, THQ Nordic and Yuke's have achieved something truly remarkable with AEW's first-ever video game, "Fight Forever."
This arcade-style brawler flirts with the classics like "No Mercy" on N64 and even has hints of "SmackDown: Shut Your Mouth" or "Here Comes The Pain."
While WWE's market-conquering 2K franchise has made strides in recent years, AEW's "Fight Forever" offers a refreshing alternative that might surprise even the most dedicated WWE gamers.
Tag Team Wrestling Done Right
WhatCulture tells us that one of the standout features of "Fight Forever" is its impressive tag team wrestling mechanics. The game captures the essence of high-paced action, with tag team bouts flowing at just the right tempo.
Unlike WWE's games, which often suffer from sluggishness and hard-and-fast movements, "Fight Forever" keeps the energy levels high. Pulling off double-team moves is also easier and more intuitive, allowing players to maximize the impact of their coordinated attacks.
On PS5, players can try to pull off more than 30 insane team moves. A little patience may be needed to unleash some moves locked under reversals - but the thrill is worth it!
A Devil-May-Care Vibe
"Fight Forever" embraces a lighthearted atmosphere that sets it apart from WWE's more serious tone.
The main story mode, aptly named "Road To Elite," takes players on a fun-filled journey filled with humorous banter and delightful surprises.
From sampling culinary delights on the road to taking selfies with a fully-made-up Sting, the game oozes self-deprecating humor that keeps players entertained and engaged.
Not to mention that "Fight Forever" has over ten different game modes. Singles, Tag-Team, 3-Way, 4-Way, Ladder, Casino Battle Royale, Falls Count Anywhere, Unsanctioned Lights Out, Exploding Barbed Wire Death, and online modes are all available.
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Intoxicating Amounts of Blood
For those who crave an extra dose of realism and intensity, "Fight Forever" delivers buckets of blood. While WWE's games also feature bloody fights, "Fight Forever" takes it to another level.
WhatCulture quips that it is like a love letter to Jon Moxley, known for his hardcore style.
The game allows players to splatter the canvas with a disgusting amount of plasma, adding an unashamedly gratuitous element to the action. Of course, parents can always disable this feature in the menu options.
Wrestler attire and appearance, move sets, entrances, teams, and arenas are also customizable in "Fight Forever."
Fast-Paced Arcade Gameplay
One of the biggest complaints about WWE games in recent years has been their convoluted gameplay.
"Fight Forever" addresses this issue by simplifying the mechanics, offering a zippy and accessible arcade-style experience.
The game emphasizes the best spots and moves, making them easier to execute. With matches typically lasting between 5 to 10 minutes, "Fight Forever" offers pick-up-and-play gameplay that will delight fans of old-school arcade wrestling games.
Immersive In-Arena Atmosphere
"Fight Forever" captures the electric atmosphere of AEW's best pay-per-view events.
The crowds in the game are loud, passionate, and responsive, roaring with approval for every strike, grapple, and bump. Players even found a way to throw wrestlers into the crowd!
Unlike WWE's games, which sometimes feature sporadic and muted chants, "Fight Forever" lets the crowd noise reach a crescendo, enhancing the overall immersion and replicating the fiery energy of AEW's passionate fanbase.
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