AEW Fight Forever is REALLY Fun... BUT

AEW Fight Forever Review!
For the first time in a long time we have competition in the wrestling video game world. Apparently its 1998 again! AEW has finally dropped its first ever video game. After being announced almost 3 years ago, after delays and even criticisms. It has finally dropped, so the question is how is it? how did the game that is modeled after No Mercy, a 23 year old game turn out?
Honestly as you can see from the title this is a DAMN FUN game, the gameplay is amazing, the animations left me shook, and I just had a blast. Wrestling with the likes of Kenny Omega, CM Punk and MJF.. but.. it is not perfect, far from it.. lets take a look at it
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[@WizeBan]

This game has so much potential. Hope thq give us a ton of updates in the future.

[@darksavior1187]

Agree, I feel like they nailed the base system (Except I would love alternative systems for breaking pins and submissions, like a timing based one or something), it really just needs more content, in almost every area. But that is easily solved with updates and DLC.

[@RealLilVlix]

i agree but this is the first day-second day you havw to be patiant u cant expect everything in day 1 cmon dude (no hate)

[@dkey4323]

@@RealLilVlixthat’s what I’m trying to tell people like bro… its DAY 3!!! Im just happy the online works and the game works. No crashes at all

[@fliper4568]

@@RealLilVlixI mean you definitely can expect that. I’m not saying the game is bad but a game should be complete on release day. The fact we as gamers accept barebones games in the hope they become good is not a good thing. (I’m not saying this game is like that but in a general sense)

[@RealLilVlix]

@@fliper4568 yes i know but some people expect so much like its the first day it will get better in every patch or update they do

[@supersasukemaniac]

I think the issue with alot of the storylines is that they simulte months at a time since each Dynamite is attached to a PPV of which there's only 4. So the stotylines are probably mostly simulated in the background. That and it also doesn't help they skip an entire year and a half by skimming past the Pandemic Era with only one week in Jacksonville being the representative of the "Pandemic era"

[@HappyCloud1995]

I hope they decide to add more wrestlers, customization and match types as well as moves and arenas

[@JCW65]

They are with updates

[@MR.__G]

All of that should’ve been in the game at launch.

[@truthseeker1867]

@@JCW65 says who? This is there second game. They let the first one fail without adding anything new.

[@rumblebird9888]

Maybe fix the game first before they add fancy stuff

[@aaronchasco613]

hopfully blood and guts aswell

[@theheelsynergy]

I bought the Elite Edition and while I’ve been having fun with the game I think it shouldn’t have been 80 bucks for a game that was pretty limited. I’m really hoping they fix some of the problems

[@scopewrestling]

I tried telling my bro to just get the standard & download FTR like I did. We're going to be waiting on patches, etc.

[@davidbaldwin7788]

yup i did the same thing. at least we have the season pass. maybe that will be loaded.

[@FlameOnJonny]

Rip 😂

[@lukethomas6900]

Oh trust me, they won't lol. Sorry you wasted your money.

[@mrworldwidegenghiskhan9959]

Wtf possessed you to drop 80 on this game? 🤣🤣

[@vicarious4231]

Dude you are really being generous... It took them FOUR YEARS to make this game! This game is underwhelming to say the least, and this is coming from someone who has been playing wrestling games since 1992. If this game was made by an up and coming company, i would give it a pass, but this is seriously unacceptable for a game that was in development for 4 years just to have a bare bone game

[@chaigreen8500]

The WWE-only fan going crazyyy 😭😭

[@Amjad_ARA]

​@@chaigreen8500yeah but I cant lie he has a point

[@Ccubed92]

​@@chaigreen8500I mean he right the game died lol

[@nicktasteless360]

@@chaigreen8500Yeah keep wasting your money on games that literally looks like it was made by an amateur. Oh and the game is dead.

[@Alamoe1]

Gameplay is FANTASTIC. If they add content with updates, it'll keep this game booming for years.

[@TheKingofKings2272]

lol nah 11 months in the game is beyond dead and has become a endless money pit

[@Alamoe1]

@@TheKingofKings2272 I stopped playing last September and only paid for the first dlc. They blew it, game had a lot of potential. Ahh well. Hopefully there's a part 2 with everything we wanted. If not, I played over 200hrs in the first 2 months. Got my money's worth 🤷🏾 lol

[@Eshan-]

I agree with everything you said about the pin system, the tables, reversals being near impossible when on low momentum, and the reversal indicators, them adding/fixing these things would instantly make the game way better. They also need to make it so you don't get damaged so quick, after a minute or 2 me or the CPU is already on red health, and the last 2 things they should fix gameplay wise is the running, it takes so long for it to start, you can't stop it really, and why do we have only 1 direction running in 2023? That hasn't been a thing since SVR 07, and the last thing is that the movement needs to be faster, so slow especially when you set up a table and it takes forever to go the other side

[@MicahBell38]

Ayoo where u at I miss ya Already Your videos are top tier, Pls return

[@Eshan-]

@@MicahBell38 I'll be back soon, just didn't have time to make videos and I didn't play 2K23 that much because I got bored of it so I'll most likely make a Fight Forever video

[@MicahBell38]

@@Eshan- Ok, And make sure To use Spit out the bone By Metallica for the BGM

[@Eshan-]

@@MicahBell38 Spit Out The Bone is a really long song though so I can't guarantee that I will use it

[@hitleredits-v1o]

​@@MicahBell38MICAAAAHHH. YOU RAAAAAAAT

[@MarkVersion1]

I hate button mashing too. I hope they can add an option for timed kick out as current 2k games has options for both

[@lastdayonearthmysteryman4849]

One of my problems with AEW Fight Forever is that the table can’t stay up when you near them! Make table spot more frustrating to pull off!

[@joecoxmaul]

yeah it’s pretty much impossible to hit a table powerbomb without knocking it down i hope they fix that

[@lastdayonearthmysteryman4849]

@@joecoxmaul Exactly so frustrating!

[@javi994]

I’m glad this game is on PS Plus now so that more people can try the gameplay without having to spend like $60

[@vDeadbolt]

One of my favorite aspects of the GameCube WWE games is that they have both a momentum and a spirit meter.

[@DbrownShinhan]

Man you nailed this. From the gameplay being awesome to them going a little overboard on paying homage to no mercy. I’m hoping they find a way to prolong matches bc that’s is the biggest downside to the gameplay. Great vid Pav 🤝🏾

[@foosdontcry]

I knew there was gonna be a review video on this haha, wrestling video games are exactly why I got into wrestling back when I was 7, even as a non AEW fan I wanted to give this game a chance but I wanted to see reviews first cuz the most important things to me in every wrestling game is the creation suite and the extra modes other than exhibition... Looks like I rather get this game when the price drops but hey appreciate the review video brutha, I avoided everyone else's just to wait for yours Pav #pavfightforever

[@davidbaldwin7788]

i doubt there will be a significant price drop. The game is designed to be a live model, meaning they will be adding content throughout the lifetime of the game and it isn't going to be like the 2k games with a new one every year. So maybe wait till more modes and better creation stuff is added. I was bummed as well. Creation suite is the best part of wrestling games. in 2k, i've always made like 50 CAWs and then started my own CAW show.

[@ahmadnaeem4650]

We want The Acclaimed, Serena Deeb, Ethan Page, Claudio Castagnoli, Konosuke Takeshita, Samoa Joe, Matt Sydal, Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, Shawn Spears, Jeff Jarrett Juice Robinson, Jay White and Big Bill (W. Morrisey) in the game.. Like if you agree Secondly, it would be more cool if we could play with AAA and NJPW guys like Will Ospreay, Okada, Tanahashi, Vikingo ,etc

[@Merlynsaidit221]

The way your describing the inconsistency with the story mode kinda sounds like the Aew we get on television already

[@JohnDaubSuperfan369]

Why does everyone think blatantly subpar crap is "FUN" nowadays?

[@1luvtimo545]

i love coming to this channel for reviews man when it come to wrestling you definitely one of the top youtubers 🔒

[@juanoro-barcenas79495]

The gameplay was good it reminded me more of Day of Reckoning than WWF No Mercy. The graphics were pretty up to par with the style they were aiming for the game. I loved the stacked roster.

[@Am0ment0fB]

Stacked roster? Guess you enjoy playing with Abadon, instead of current and former women's champions? Ha.

[@pleaseshutup7053]

@@Am0ment0fBcm punk and Jeff hardy is stacked

[@Am0ment0fB]

@@pleaseshutup7053 apparently. Ha.

[@blackout8777]

typical aew mark

[@truthseeker1867]

Did you pick up a different game to the rest of us? It's got a stacked entrance music and entrance motion roster. Just doesnt have any of the wrestlers to go with it or the ability to create any of those missing wrestlers.

[@abdullahosmani13]

Can we talk about how this game is also stupidly priced for what it offers. That's gonna hurt sales and they should've opted for a cheaper option

[@jacekubych6068]

Hopefully this doesn't end up like the tna game as just a one off, it would be nice to see them build on this and develop a true alternative to the 2k games. I'm hesitant to buy in now but maybe in time I'll give it a go. Appreciate the rewrite and keep the good work, you've been killing it recently. #pavfightforever

[@GenericProtagonist118]

Hey you gotta remember that most starting games are experimental. Hopefully an update or a sequel can iron out the wrinkles but hey it's not an unfinished mess and it's fun to play. Plus it's being talked about which will really help. Also the TNA game didn't go anywhere because afterwards TNA started going into the toilet, but hey at least the engine was polished up and used one more time for WWE All Stars.

[@bwareist]

@@GenericProtagonist118 TNA was more popular then than AEW is now.

[@davidbaldwin7788]

@@bwareist thats not really true. AEW literally started a revolution in wrestling.

[@davidbaldwin7788]

@@GenericProtagonist118 this game is designed to be a live model. We will see content added. They aren't planning on pumping a new game out every year with slightly improved graphics or outfits. They do plan on adding that stuff through season passes and DLC though. So hopefully this game does get fleshed out.

[@GenericProtagonist118]

@@davidbaldwin7788 so like... Killer Instinct?

[@minimalchill]

I really appreciate your thorough and honest review. I’ve seen way too many diehard AEW fans sucking this game off and it’s exhausting. I’m a very interested consumer, as I’ve gotten bored of the 2K games, and also a jaded AEW fan. They haven’t given me a reason to have faith that this game’s production wasn’t a complete disaster with how long it took, how bare bones it is, and how much money they poured into it. I knew, I just knew it would have significant issues. Thankfully, kicking out of pins, fixing tables, and tweaking the AI are all patchable things. I hope that after a patch or two we hear more positive stuff about this game. For now…I’ll hold off until a sale price. #pavfightforever

[@AjFrancisshomeboySteve]

It's just different opinions for different people. Like I got the elite version, and so far it's worth every penny to me. The in ring gameplay is really fun. People get too hung up on graphics and everything else and forgot that the fun factor should be what's most important. And like you said the updates should do ALOT. AEW seems like theyre welcoming fan input and what they want. So it actually is pretty good for a 1st attempt

[@leonk.6496]

@@AjFrancisshomeboySteve My fun factor isn‘t really high when I pay 71,99€ for a game where the only thing you can do is a 1 vs 1 against the CPU without any story or universe mode. So wtf.

[@dupehotterthansoup]

​@leonk.6496 That's one of those comments the OP was talking about. Superfans look past the glaring issues and then try to find fault with the criticism. I used to like limited wrestling games too when i was a kid on a Nintendo. I'm not on a nes anymore playing pro wrestling. Wrestling games need to come correct or don't come at all.

[@AjFrancisshomeboySteve]

@leonk.6496 guess it's just difference in opinion man. I've played RTTE thru once, and am starting it again to take a different path. Daily objectives for money to buy stuff in the shop after it resets makes it so every game mode has value IMO. Guess we just see it differently, cuz I see ALOT more than just a 1 on 1 exhibition match. Sorry you're not enjoying it tho man, hopefully after a few updates you'll find more entertainment in it

[@AjFrancisshomeboySteve]

@dupehotterthansoup superfan?? I don't even watch wrestling on TV TBH. I wanted a game that was like the wrestling games I played on PS1. I'm 40 years old and was looking for the nostalgia, and I got exactly what I was looking for. Sure, there's a TON of things that could be improved, no question. I'm not saying this is a perfect finished product. I'm just saying I'm enjoying the game. I'm sorry you aren't. But I can tell by your comment and the past comments of yours that I can read that you're one of those people that don't really see things for what they are and is really never happy with a product. But that's OK, the world needs people like you to make these guys step their game up. So I get it

[@lordroyaltee]

The button mashing in svr 2006 was perfect. There was an invisible bar you had to fill before the ref said 3. Even if your body was red and they hit a powerful finisher you still had a chance to kick out. Then again this is no svr 2006 lol

[@rohan5069]

Finally an honest review… sounds like the story mode, is similar to their tv product….

[@Captain_AAhab]

Cope 😂

[@_0mar]

this feels like TNA impact all over again great gameplay ,mid career mode, bad creative modes and no mode and the modes that are there are bad

[@kyvanthrone]

The Gameplay is incredible I'm pretty sure they'll patch some stuff up and improve it in the near future. It's a good start

[@AjFrancisshomeboySteve]

For sure it's an excellent start. And it's only gonna get better

[@kjguidry839]

Incredible? Bro what? It’s good but also has bugs and problems. Why are y’all like this lol

[@ToxicAvengerCleanYourMind]

Yeah, how is the gameplay incredible when everyone can pick up everyone? Shouldn't guys like Wardlow and Hobbs be the only ones to pick up a Big Show? I know it's arcade style but it's just really lame when Anna Jay can lift Big Show... Just lazy game developing

[@Domepeezy]

Incredible is a strong word..it’s good but buggy as hell idk why y’all glaze like that

[@Domepeezy]

@@kjguidry839they kids lol

[@ZiggyGamma]

No reversal icon and button mashing is wild to me.

[@kairusenpaix2980]

Fire video as usual Pav! My day is complete now! 🔥

[@chrisperez4199]

#PavFightForever This was a really well in-depth review. Seeing the gameplay looks superfun, but all the things shown on its flaws make it feel like a tech-demo at best. But glad to see the developers look like they care and wanting to improve on it, so that’s great to hear! I’m just glad that we now have different options to play wrestling games, both WWE and AEW!

[@davidg1612]

Four years to make a game that has 10 match types you can only play in Exhibition Mode with wrestlers and control schemes that remind me of PS2 games that are actually still among my favorites to play to this day so that part is fine by me. That is where the positives the end for me. Minigames that had nothing to do with wrestling aren't necessary. No Universe Mode-type area to set up shows and matches? That should be standard in ANY wrestling game! Creation Suite is basic and not much in substance. There is not enough to justify the price tag it came out with or even the 40 bucks I paid for it. It looks and feels like a demo, not a full game.

[@danielkells2983]

The March length drives me nuts! You're spot on, however the old classics didn't have this issue a lot of the time you could have Long kick ass matches with near falls on no mercy and revenge This feels like playing wcw revenge with the short match switched on It's so frustrating because it's got a great base

[@ThePaulFord]

I really appreciated your honesty and transparency with this one. I feel some reviewers aren’t going into the negatives like you did, so thank you. Still looks fun to mess around with. #PavFightForever

[@georgeh4171]

The OSW review was like a propaganda piece just making excuses for the game faults. This review seems fair.

[@thoroughbredunderdog]

This game was an example of the phrase “If they don’t give a fuck, we don’t give a fuck”. So much promise. So much potential. Only to be treated with little priority or attention.

[@valeska3792]

More customisation options like adding custom logos and stuff along w/ a community creations would be great

[@benironside1264]

The best thing this game did, was it finally rehabilitated people to finally let “give us a new no mercy” go. Be careful what you wish for

[@Starzoh]

It absolutely breaks my heart to say I genuinely get more longevity and enjoyment out of wrestling empire career mode. The gameplay in this game is incredible but there's so many tweaks that need to be made to it. I think overall this game is a soul crushing disappointment because it's just not going to last. Also ps4 players still can't even play the game with internet turned on at all so they are only limited to offline play. Really hoping for updates on this game. I might buy it on pc just for the mods down the line if the game doesn't get updated

[@dupehotterthansoup]

Wrestling empire is an amazing game. It is fun. It is brutal. The career and booking mode is great. What i really love is the controls though. Being able to literally control everyone in a match is a feature i wish the wwe games would rip off. In wrestling empire you can tell your story in the ring the way you want. You have the ref swerve you, and then just lay their for the finish. Def a top 3 wrestling game in my book

[@spartanq7781]

The most nuanced review of the game. Everyone else is praising it simply because it's arcade like. Fun games need sufficient content or else you'll get tired of it quickly.

[@isthatyoutwan]

I love the nostalgic artstyle. I had my Nintendo 64 from 95 all the way to 2015 before it died on me. I took it to college with me and I played Mario Party, GoldenEye, and of course the best wrestler game on the 64 ever made No Mercy. I hope they do patch some things like add some type of universe mode like 2k has or even something like a gm mode. Eithet way, I would still play the hell out of this game because it's something different and nostalgic at the same time. Also it has wrestlers and at least they're fighting style and moves in the ring. I hope that also add community creations eventually because I suck at creating real people. I've been making some of the same people on wwe games since SVR 2006 and just updating them every year lol #pavfightforever

[@AttainTheGrain]

Anna Jay beating the absolute shit out of you for 2 minutes straight is a channel classic.

[@NateMulder]

Really comprehensive review! Im surprised the story content is as barebones as you've shown it to be but i do think the gameplay looks good enough. Will probably wait for a sale, but it does look like a lot of fun. #pavfightforever

[@goodreverend2k1]

It's crazy how far wrestling games have fell. We would have 2-3 wrestling games a year in the 90's and 2000's now we get this. An Ok avg. wrestling game. It's like WrestleMania X8 on Game Cube. Just bare bones.

[@RizzlyricistGaming]

For $69 this game needs fixing

[@wethermanofmemes]

Now we actually don’t need create a character that looks like someone died, also ps2 graphics are not that bad

[@RiceCooker-ge2te]

Yeah tbh, I’d rather have great gameplay than great graphics The gameplay makes games great imo, if a game has just good graphics and horrible gameplay it wouldn’t be a good game

[@KnucklesWTD]

@@RiceCooker-ge2teexcept the Gameplay is buggy and missing features from 3 console generations ago

[@RiceCooker-ge2te]

@@KnucklesWTD not every game is perfect, look at 2K, people were begging for a remaster of the old WWF games, this is the closest we’re getting to it

[@KnucklesWTD]

@@RiceCooker-ge2te people are accepting this game out of desperation

[@RiceCooker-ge2te]

@@KnucklesWTD I don’t like AEW, but I’m willing to put my bias aside for the game If people don’t like the game, just play 2K lol, one game is simulation style and the other is arcade style, I like WWE 2K’s style but some people don’t like WWE 2K style of game, they prefer old school arcade style and Fight Forever is for those people sure the game isn’t a 10/10 but it’s an alternative either way

[@mrhop9022]

I hope they work on updating these and especially expanding the roster. I want this game to be much more than what it is.

[@dustinkestner6758]

I can respectfully say that I prefer 2K

[@LND209]

Its a good game, but not worth the $50 price tag

[@dawoodwilliams3652]

I wish they could recreate Smackdown and Smackdown vs Raw games, especially with elements from Here comes the pain, SvR and SvR 06, have some good simulation and a touch of realism, but with crazy gameplay, good damage/stamina metres, good manager modes and crazy storylines In Career mode.

[@theobelusone4671]

Everyone’s moveset feels limited they have like 4 grapples and a few strikes kenny has like 10 finishers and signatures but he’s the only one I think the move set needs to be revamped and I think they need create a match type because it’s hella limited

[@SharkSprayYTP]

It really does feel like this is Kennys game.

[@endlessfiregaming3863]

Dude on playstation Square, x and triangle all do different moves depending on which direction you press and if it's a light or strong grapple and basically the same thing from thr back . What are u talking about ?

[@endlessfiregaming3863]

Yall need to learn how to play the game .

[@pleaseshutup7053]

@@endlessfiregaming3863found the aew shill

[@theobelusone4671]

@@endlessfiregaming3863 after x square and triangle are strikes just from the clinch in Wwe you have square and x do 5 different grapples a piece the game needs work done 100% there’s so much more they can do I know how to play the game the game feels incomplete

[@Ir0le]

This reminds me of Wrestling Empire. Please play that game, it's crazy and batshit wild.

[@MicacoGames]

All your points about the gameplay are spot on, the button smashing, the lack of feedback with some moves, I hope they fix those things, the game is good but still needs work.

[@SilverSting420]

This game looks like so much fun! I really hope they keep updating it and improving it as time goes on! #PavFightForever

[@LoneWolfe_XX]

I’m having fun with this game and I agree with your points. The controls are so weird in this game to me as well. I don’t like the button mashing pin either. This game is far from perfect

[@mat.b.]

They need to fix the health system. Momentum is great but like you said, matches right now are too short and finishers (or just 2 signatures!) can finish a match instantly. This wasnt the case with No Mercy, where if you hit a finisher early there would be a kick out. They need to give wrestlers more underlying health so that you are forced to have longer matches and cant rely on a finisher ASAP. Hell, I just lost a ladder match without a finisher. I just fell off and never got back up, and it was fairly early. Stuff like that should happen in epic matches where you're worn down or injured, not 3 minutes in out of nowhere. You're also right about momentum + reversals. Its too heavy handed right now. It makes sense that if you lose momentum it should be harder to reverse, but its also because you arent reversing that your momentum got lower. It's a viscous cycle. It also removes the thrill of rallying back, which is something they need to make sure is a possibility because in wrestling, going from destroyed to winning is what makes it so fun to watch.

[@ForeverOFC1901]

More Match Types, Fixing the Momentum and Kick Out System, Deliver constant Content Updates and giving us Backstage Areas in Falls Count Anywhere and this game could be the best Wrestling Game of all time and then you have the Mods on PC aswell

[@StationGDX]

Great review! Fair and balanced. It has a ton of potential and I hope that patches and DLC will help sort out all the issues. #PavFightForever

[@justusgilliam8923]

A Pav Video with no background music is odd but still. Still great work regardless 👏🏼🤟🏼

[@jordanaguero2847]

This video game sounds insane both in a good way and a bad way! Reminds you of the early and mid 2000s wrestling game! Perfection!

[@GoldenCaLiber]

I had eddie Kingston as my partner when I betrayed him. Crazy how I didn’t even get a choice to do it or not.

[@xrain90]

It also baffles me that wrestlers do not have individual overall stats. Every wrestler does not feel as special and unique anymore.

[@juggalogamer8541]

I'm glad somebody's giving their opinion about this game and just not sounding like a whiny little a****** yes it has a bunch of laws so does 2k there's no such thing as the greatest wrestling game out it does need a lot of work but other than that I had fun playing certain things some people are just being so damn harsh on this game like the damn thing slept with there mother

[@DemonDethchase]

Balance seems to be indeed the name of the game, because I do recall hearing that for when Hideki Kamiya was looking to make his spiritual successor to Devil May Cry, Bayonetta (2009), with Platinum Games. Rather than replaying his original DMC, from 2001, he instead looked at playing the most recent game in the franchise, DMC4 (2008), to get an idea of where things were at that time for character action games. Its all about taking what worked from the past and building on it, but hopefully they tweak things for the sequel with FOF, if they that solid foundation from the N64 days. #pavfightforever

[@smurfitoo1585]

Being able to clock someone in a head with a football is weirdly the highlight of the game for me

[@RicyRicky]

#PavFightForever I really think the game would be fun but I don't wanna spend $59.99 to play it, especially when it seems like right now it's pretty bare Bones. If I could get the game I'd really appreciate it

[@mikkyrevelljr7289]

You all need to think about it, this is only the beginning.. theyre gonna add and do so much more with this...

[@supersayinmaster]

I really want a sequel to this, I was hoping we'd get something like the old season modes. Just a bummer to see it get so close, yet so far from the goal. #pavfightforever

[@NapoleonicWarrior]

My only issue with this game is Create a wrestler ,and the career mode. Gameplay wise the matches are to short if you can't break the submission and when playing tag team I hate that once I enter the ring to break the pin up I end up hitting whoever enters the ring. Aside from certain issues hopefully we get an update. My CAW looks like crap. We need more faces,more facial hair,tattooes,and upper and lower body gear. We need more moves and I wouldn't mind if they add commentary during matches.

[@literallyjoseph]

#PavFightForever As a huge fan of the OG SvR Road to WrestleMania’s, it’s kind of a bummer to hear that the career mode is lacking. However, the gameplay looks really fun and I’d love to get my hands on the game! Damn good review, Pav!

[@JustMattLive_]

the game screams TNA impact but with a shitter story mode

[@TBEffect]

Button mashing to kick out is what sold me to play. When I lose two matches in a row because of a dumb little pin mini game thing, I'll never play again.

[@Batmansolos132]

This game looks fun and has a ton of potential. I just wish it wasn't $60 because this game Definitely doesn't look like it's worth full price, which is why I hope pav comes in clutch #PavFightForever This is the review video I was anticipating. Hopefully through the updates this game becomes something greater.

[@user-sq9jw8my9l]

That roster has like 3 black ppl. N u can’t create a black wrestler. Wow Tony…

[@NRSOGK]

Man, for like 15 years all I wanted was a wrestling game that was a bit like No Mercy - this really looks like it, so I am not going to complain! Even the dodgy story is like a homage to No Mercy and it's weirdly Japanese RPG style campaign. And, on the humble button-bash. I found WWE's games to be too precise and restrictive, they can be like "wrestling simulation games", if that were a thing. Button bashing is low-brow, but it means everyone can play it and there's no mental learning curve. I can't wait to play this.

[@BlackStrey]

"But the next thing you know your character is beating up Matt Hardy and your leaving the tag team minutes after you just won the tag team titles. WHAT?!" Sounds AEW alright.

[@dr.loomis4221]

This game should've had a $39.99 price tag. It's a good foundation, but it's lacking in so many areas. I'll be curious to see how this games sells.

[@Pduarte79]

Is what I being saying, a GM Mode, better CAW, Community Creations, Universe mode would help alot. Is the only reason I still playing 2k22.

[@jason.waterfalls33]

From the looks of the story mode, it seems like Tony and the Elite wrote it because it doesn't make any sense.

[@mat.b.]

They graphics are great with the exception of a couple bad models, but overall it looks solid and current gen when playing on my PC. Sure, it's not photorealistic for most, but some look damn spot on, and visually its fine. The people complaining a) were watching PS4 footage or downscaled stuff, and b) are probably too young to know what older generations looked like. On the other side, people need to stop making excuses for the graphics. The game is in Unreal Engine 4 and is up to the industry standard, it's not an "arcade" game or something goofy.

[@sebastiantapia4037]

I agree, looks lots of fun, but it's not woth $60 at the moment. I hope Yukes and Thq keep updating the game, especially the kick out and submission system #PavFightForever

[@Grayson_Baker]

For a first attempt they have done well. Now they have to keep adding to the game.

[@CwikTV]

Button mashing for the kick out actually gives u more control… just get better at it

[@hankhell5663]

Legends DLC with uncontracted WWE Legends would be insanely awesome. Imagine Sabu, young Tazz, Brusier Brody, Magnum TA. The sky is the limit

[@sumobo7108]

since when rick knox count so slow,aew ref known for fast count but i like aubrey count,not too fast nor slow.

[@horrificbuu4446]

I love it the gameplay is what brings me in, whatever we get with updates it'll increase the fun and love I have for the game

[@SiahYahu]

I just found out in the exploding Barbed wire match that you can also throw your opponent outside the ring onto the barbed wire that's laying on the ground around the ring

[@B1ackchi]

Looks like they prioritized gameplay before getting crazy with all the modes. Certainly they are capable of releasing DLC for content. If the game does well, there will be a sequel.

[@bijikedelai]

agree with everything you said, Career Mode is suck ass finish it in under 5 hours. But the game itself is really fun and i really enjoy it. Has a potential but they need to patch things up or it doesn't have much longevity. Especially in my case the online mode did not work at all. (idk if its because of my region or my internet just bad)

[@Linklex7]

I like the button mashing kick out, but I’d be fine with giving the option for both.

[@tlbryant4697]

The one thing that pissed me off is that FTR was behind a paywall and yet all of their stuff... moves entrance and song was all already in the game.... also i still havent unlocked Brodie Lee

[@willlundy2881]

I think that's pretty awesome your actually living life inside of career mode

[@residentevil657]

Thank you exactly how I feel word for word hopefully they fix his game with the patches in live updates because this game is so much potential But there's so much stuff holding it back Especially for me since I have cerebral palsy and its really hard for me to mash Everything was spot-on I really hope they about balances this game out And make it more modern with live updates and patches great review Thanks again❤😊

[@LuvYT24]

Road To Elite really is just so lackluster, winning the titles literally don't matter and are never acknowledged post-title win. I even deliberately failed initially becoming the inaugural women's champion against Riho because good old adversity. Next thing I see is me at a press conference talking about being the champion, then once I *did* win the title, I never defended it or had any storylines regarding challengers for the title. I just then went on to win the TBS title on an episode of Rampage against Cargill, then ended the story by beating Mox, Jericho and Omega and becoming the first female AEW World Heavyweight Champion. I think it can definitely be built upon because regardless match-wise I had a lot of fun playing through it, the story itself just sucked. They said they have no plans to add a Universe-esque mode and I really think they should reconsider because it would add a *lot* of longevity to the game. Overall I think there's a lot of potential and they can build this game to be a fantastic arcade wrestling game. #PavFIghtForever

[@JooniieLinqo]

Real Wrestlinq Fan With Real Opinions; Thats Why iRespect This Channel. No Bias, Just Facts. #Pavfightforever

[@mockery_finn]

The button mashing for pins is overrated as hell. I actually liked the timed pins in the 2K games and the fact it doesn’t even give you the option to switch is just an example of “we got to be faithful to the original games” being extremely stupid sometimes.

[@MR.__G]

I love the timed pins so much i wish they had it back in the ps2 era when me & my friends would play here comes the paint. I love skilled kick outs vs button mashing

[@supersasukemaniac]

To be fair about the lack of cohesiveness in Road to Elite, actual AEW programming is that way. It also doesn't help that you only do 3 Dynamites prior to the Pay-Per-View. Meaning the game skips months at a time to get to the PPV. They don't have the Monthly Special Dynamites for non PPV months, like Bash at the Beach or Blood and Guts.

[@SteamDeckDesigns]

I hope there's some PC mods to change the pin system and hopefully even slows this game down slightly. I think the Animations are just so fast

[@bwareist]

That's a damn shame. I really wanted this game to be great and the gameplay definitely seems like it's that aside from constant button mashing, hell even 2K gives you the option to change the pin system to timed pins. However that lack of content and features we've become accustomed to seems to kill this game. I'll wait for a massive price drop.

[@SgtSlauterbach]

There is definitely a solid foundation here & with a few tweaks, this game can realize its full potential. On screen reversal prompts would be a welcome addition, similar to what they had in the earlier Smackdown games. They also need to incorporate some sort of escape/rope break | tap out meter for submissions, too. I don’t mind the button mashing for submissions & kick-outs, but they definitely need to incorporate some sort of on screen prompt or indicator for submissions & kick-outs. My only other complaint is the running system needs to be improved & some of the weapons collision detection, particularly with standing tables, needs to be improved. With the addition of some new match types & game modes, as well as consistent roster updates, this can really become a solid wrestling game/alternative to the 2K series!

[@edenflow4370]

feel bad for anyone who paid full price for this

[@MR.__G]

If you played with a few friends you could only cycle through 4 match types, standard tag, 3 way, 4 way, battle royal. That’s a terrible match rotation for 2023. You can’t do any tables, cage, backstage, ladder, elimination, finisher only, tornado tag.. this is way too bare bone for todays wrestling game standards

[@ejdolo]

Community creations is HUGE for wwe 2k23s replayability

[@natedoggcata]

The game is fun but they are out of their minds charging $60 for this. So barebones