Richard Bailey of TheKoalition writes:
When THQ embarked on the ambitious path of releasing 28 WWE licensed video games over the course of the last 14 years, the publisher seemed committed to bringing fans the definitive wrestling game experience each time around. Starting with the release of 1999’s WWF WrestleMania 2000 and ending with last year’s WWE 13, THQ had succeeded in creating their fair share of certifiable hits and horrible misses.
The best wrestling games range from all-time classics on the N64 all the way up to some surprising new hitters you should check out.
I was always partial to the arcade wrestling games like Saturday night slam masters, wwf superstars, wrestlefest, wrestlemania, wrestle war and then a NES classic... pro wrestling. By the time the N64 era of wrestling games happened, I wasnt into wrestling much anymore (tv & games).
Starman was awesome. I also remember a tan dude with bright yellow hair. Good times!
Virtual Pro Wrestling 1 & 2 > Most games on that list.
Also, WCW/NWO Revenge should be #2 minimum.
WWE 2k13 thanks to the WWE Attitude Mode. Followed by WWE Attitude and ECW Hardcore Evolution.
also: ECW! ECW! ECW!
Some of you may know that the latest instalment in the WWE gaming franchise 2K20 was released late last year to generally poor reviews. Some of this was based on graphical issues, but mostly it was due to the many glitches and bugs found – many of which are hilarious to witness.
Fire Pro needs more love. The last PS4 title gets regular playtime from me.
I hear that there are financial troubles at the studio, but I'm hopeful for a Switch port one of these days.
I have Fire Pro for PS4 and PC but it seems more of like a Sim creator rather than people actually playing out matches. I still dont like anything as much as the N64 games
Golden Era of wrestling games in the Golden Era of wrestling. I've been contemplating going back and getting a N64 and getting those classic's
WWF Wrestlemania 2000
WWF No Mercy
WCW vs. nWo Revenge
Yes, the WWE ones at least. The last good one was 2K14 and the last great one was Here Comes the Pain.
There's been so many great wrestling games throughout the years. But this list of the 10 best wrestling games of all time will crown one true champion.
WWE 2K14 is an ok game at best, but it's capable of so much more especially since 2K are now the ones publishing it.
I still think the arcade style WWE games are the best. The simulation ones just aren't really that fun to play, feels like there isnt any excitement. Next game made for WWE should take examples from "Wrestlemania the Arcade Game" instead of being like a sim or like WWE All Stars.
NBA 2k14 was not exactly the best movement ever and i truly hoped WWE would be better but it would seem not from this.
Seeing as how 2kgames took over where thq left off i decided to skip this one and wait for the definitive 2k version which i don't doubt will be a lot different and better...i may pick this up in the bargain bin for the 30 yrs of wrestlemania though.