Finally Played AEW Fight Forever... Is It Good?

[@Nutrino007]

So Cody is in 2 games at the same time. That's rare.

[@BasedFish]

Adrenaline in my soul Cody is fighting his clone

[@jacksonalbrecht3652]

Gonna give the clone what he came to see here the crowd bout to blow they told me to stop his ass

[@painvillegaming4119]

Our boy is getting recognized

[@Jigaboo1929]

Not really

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS dude.

[@austinh8540]

​@@Jigaboo1929I mean they sent him a game to play early while you can't even buy it yet so

[@derekhazuka8680]

@@austinh8540it came out today

[@Sid_Vicious-hu6yn]

@JayMathews-sc9pl do you not know how making YT videos work? Dude played it before it was out, recorded, made commentary, edited, etc. all that takes time. You're not exactly packed up there, are you?

[@lasswally]

During the kick outs and submisson dont spam all the buttons it shows, only spam 2 of them. meaning either just spam press square + triangle or circle and X.

[@wokenbrilliance9034]

Thanks couldn’t find this info anywhere

[@xdeejae99]

Kenny’s v triggers is literally satisfying and the moves he has is just sooo hard hitting

[@mansa5143]

If games like no man’s sky & cyberpunk can completely reimagine their game I’m positive if the support is there that fight forever could add in community creations & a expansive creation suite especially with it being the only game that’ll come out for a long time

[@wakilnerd]

i hope we get community creations

[@The_Bigot]

The only difference is that this game is pretty much only for wrestling fans. Harder to get the kind of fan hype that other games get when it’s geared towards a niche community.

[@coltonwilkie241]

This game should've launched like current No Mans Sky. Cyberpunk still kinda sucks ass.

[@TheDashingOne123]

Keep holding on to that false hope

[@motalkbadazs]

@@The_Bigot but WWF No Mercy sold like crazy. Raw's ratings were in the 8.0s back then. These days, AEW is only semi-mainstream.

[@SmellTheCanvis]

This game is a bunch of fun, and is such a refreshing entry in the wrestling game genre. It's not one I think I'm gonna sink a thousand matches into, but if they deliver with updates over the year(s), I'll definitely revisit it, probably for many years to come

[@misterlexx2721]

Reminds of me of my boyhood years in early 90s at arcades.

[@Ben-jd6mu]

4:38 Cm Punk being 0-2 was a nice touch

[@1619Estl]

Enjoying the game gives me day of reckoning vibes if they had a universe mode like the wwe games that’d would be dope

[@oscarortiz1529]

Dude I loved DoR. So glad to hear this gives those old school wrestling game vibes

[@MR.__G]

DOR was dope. I love that it was different from the smackdown games. You could have fun playing either.. I just felt bad for the Xbox players who had to play raw. That game was terrible lol

[@TheAbsurdist86]

It's like a hybrid of no mercy, love it!

[@OgButters]

it really is

[@gulraizbhutta]

Aew fight forever is really good and really fun to play

[@Gorgutsforcongress]

Loving it and knowing it'll only get better with free updates I'm all in. Runs great on switch too which is a relief!

[@truthslayer1372]

They won't be free lol. Don't be a cheapskate.

[@ashleydavies7740]

​@truthslayer1372 I don't understand people on KZbin, why act like a dickhead for no reason.

[@tylerbordeaux3092]

⁠@@truthslayer1372he’s not being a cheapskate, if we pay 60+ dollars for a game we should get free updates because this game is very barebones

[@Izaan2810]

I will FOREVER love how you are also a huge Christian mark... I REALLY hope that MJF vs Christian Cage match becomes a reality someday and Christian gets a world title run.

[@JGMGamer07]

This game is so much fun, it somehow takes me back

[@andrewf4623]

Scjerk??😂

[@misterlexx2721]

Arcade days, love it bro

[@kingofpassionplusyt]

What i like about the game is it makes positive trivia since.

[@timothyhession1164]

I don’t follow? I’m trying to decide on getting it or not

[@ashleywilliams4664]

wish it had full entrances

[@shahin3644]

had no idea Austin Theory is reviewing video games

[@ryan2130]

The game is very fun. There are many weapons and even an exploding barb wire match. When barb wire weapons get used the game gets very bloody. The controls are simple and the matches are short, so it's easy to pick up and play. Some of the weapons include a skateboard, tire, barb wire bat, and many others. Weapons can be pulled from the crowd and from under the ring.

[@Scar207]

I still think the game costs a bit too much I’m definitely gonna pick it up when it goes on sale because it does look really fun

[@HishamX]

mate its £38 stop being cheap

[@Scar207]

@@HishamX it’s literally £50 on PlayStation and Xbox and in stores 🤣🤣🤣

[@angelserrano9049]

It’s absolutely 60$ in the u.s and that ain’t worth just a fraction of what 2k19 and 23 has at this point. I’ll wait for more additions and a good discount first

[@HishamX]

@@Scar207 well uk retailers are selling it for £38 and £39-40 so if you cant find it cheap then your fault. either way, i paid £38 for the elite edition and im happy

[@gtkid3289]

@@Scar207it’s 70$

[@jortiz8497]

Gamestop in stroudsburg,PA has 16 used physical copies as of today between xbox, ps4 and ps5 if anyone is interested? I guess a couple gamers regretted buying this game? ? That says a lot! I'll wait until it goes for discounted price with patches by then hopefully.

[@yan_dj]

"Talked to some marks" caught me off guard 😂

[@Cornyboa]

i wasn’t planning on buying this game but you have changed my mind

[@mansa5143]

It’s fun, if u like it bro then buy it everyone has their own opinions

[@PrayForZuess]

@@girlbossperiodI can buy it because I make my own money and I can play it whenever I want.

[@Cornyboa]

@@girlbossperiod oh yea def not paying full price i don’t game too much but if it’s ever on sale i’ll cop it

[@opinimax]

@@PrayForZuess I work too and have money but definitely not gonna pay 60/70 bucks for a game, actually any game now days don't worth that much for what offers and people need to wake up and stop pre-ordering and buy games when come out at such high prices instead of complaining they are buggy, broken or wasn't worth all that money, so sooner or later the companies will decrease the prices since nobody buys the product, instead now with dlc, Deluxe edition etc some even reach over $1000 💀

[@AztecUnshaven]

​@@girlbossperiodI can tell you haven't actually played the game. It has a few bugs here and there, but it doesn't destroy the gameplay, and gameplay is OUTSTANDING in this game. Especially with friends. 2K23 literally still has glitches and bugs to this day, and STILL has server problems online. Where 2K shines is its extra features and great graphics... but in terms of actual wrestling gameplay, AEW FF wins.

[@deadmanlyndon]

the amount of things you can do in this game, it's like back in the day but with them understanding we need many weapons lol

[@angelserrano9049]

The amount of things we can do in this game is only a fraction of what can be done in 2k19 and 23. It definitely is fun though 👍🏼👍🏼🔥🔥

[@ciaranmcguinness8900]

​@@angelserrano9049only match types are the difference, there are more match types in 2k sure but you can do so much more in one match in Fight Forever

[@MR.__G]

@@ciaranmcguinness8900not just match types but game modes. It’s 2023 it shouldn’t be lacking things that have been in wrestling games for years

[@AAGJLMOSY]

Are you on crack? This doesn't even have as many features as a game that game out almost 23 years ago.

[@j2oaks]

@@ciaranmcguinness8900I don’t know about that. Seems like wrestlers have less moves than 2k and the matches are only a couple minutes long. People are way too kind regarding the quality of this game.

[@HighWoody]

I hate the reversal system. I like the feeling of not worrying about players stat

[@itsGlennJR]

I got the AEW Fight Forever Elite Edition but I have yet to play it cause I’m on vacation but planning on playing it as soon as I get home!

[@chaotictattoo]

I found this game super fun and very easy to pick up and play. People will pick it apart but it’s a lot of fun

[@TheOGNoName]

I don't watch AEW so I don't really know many of the characters, other than the WWE people. I play these games for their story mode, and from what I've heard, these two facts make this a pass for me on this game. If it had a great story mode, I thought it would be a good way for me to learn the AEW roster and maybe get into it. Maybe when the price goes down later in the year.

[@EmpireMo513]

I feel you. I dont watch AEW either, and i just got the game friday. It's fun for what it is, but it gets boring quickly. I can play WWE all day, but i have to limit myself with this game. It's still fun and worth the buy. If you love wrestling, period, it will scratch that itch for something different.

[@johnnicolonatividad]

Definitely gonna buy it once I have my Xbox One.

[@LAKNightmareMashupsYEAH]

They use some animations from the wwe games because wwe still uses some animations by thq from 2k14

[@gotoalshreef]

The important thing is the style of play and the fun. Graphics will not give you much fun if the play is sterile. The most important point in wrestling games is the style and quality of play

[@angelserrano9049]

@@gotoalshreefmeaning what? 2k game’s gameplay/mechanics are simulated, what some like to call trash. You can’t call something bad just because you’re not a fan of it. Just say you prefer arcade because half the community including myself like both.

[@therealnickynurotic8930]

I forgot the name of your channel , and wasn't subscribed. Glad to find you again. Subscribed this time

[@Willowposting]

Would have loved to keep the game but there's literally almost no content so I returned it and will be putting my money into games that have more effort put into them

[@angelserrano9049]

Smart man👍🏼👍🏼🔥🔥

[@MrGemyStone]

Not a 2k killer but there's lots of fun little details that should of been in wwe2k games 5-10 years ago imo.. but competition is good for us in their next few games

[@shahankokeawan]

I’m getting this today excited!!

[@estevenj]

Pretty sure they can add more models and graphics to expand CAW. Not sure why you don’t think that can come in an update.

[@danielhudson5424]

Finding out new things to do in this game everyday since I bought it but the running cross body move to your opponent who is against the ropes which ends up taking both Wrestlers to the ringside mats which has been in The WWE2K Series for Years because of Yukes.

[@FinnerBases]

I'll describe this videogame in 4 words: Fun No Mercy Vibes

[@jazzonation7987]

I like how in this video you could easily tell you enjoyed the game enough to not really nip pick. It really shows that the game, despite being limited and not being on a big budget like wwe, still gets the job done. Like you said, it's only the first installment and moving forward can and definitely will get even better.

[@owensstopmotions1612]

The review we needed!

[@curtissimmons2287]

Wwe2k needs to add more weapons cause wow

[@pjinman4512]

I got the game, and i love it. Still trying to unlock big show in Rte but other then that had alot o fun Did my first two tournaments to crown my first aew world and tnt Champions. Got 2 unexpected finals, for the world it was omega vs Cole with omega winning and for the tnt it was wardlow vs Sammy with Sammy pulling off the huge upset and winning the title. Still got aew world tag team womens world and tbs tournament left to do but overall I'm having a blast with aew fight forever.

[@EyeamEJ]

I'm waiting for it to go on sale

[@angelserrano9049]

Absolutely so am I

[@colechung7806]

I havent played this game yet i seriously want to but from what ive been hearing in terms of what it lacks, AEW Fight Forever kind of feels like SmackDown 1 in a way or WCW vs nWo World Tour, I just hope the sequel to Fight Forever will give us Revenge or possibly No Mercy vibes 🙏🏼🙌🔥😌

[@uppercutgrandma4425]

Premium pricing for less features than competitors. The creation limitations killed it for me.

[@ChampagneS4366]

Any criticism you may have is valid but it's not in anyway realistic to compare to WWE 2K who've been building on a 20+ year old engine when they just started. Honestly when you compare it to the last game released by a WWE competitor that being TNA IMPACT which was also released at a premium it has a lot more features we've become accustomed to. Still no one realistically expects a WWE 2K level experience. Though I don't think they were in their right minds to sacrifice creation parts and a CC equivalent to do minigames. Having said that maybe they went the Nintendo Wii route by trying for their own niche because they know they can't compete on raw power. Maybe they're confident they can add to it.

[@UncomfortableShoes]

@@ChampagneS4366I’m all for this game growing over time, but the twenty years for wwe games was almost all with Yuke’s. Yuke’s made WWE 2k19 four years ago and now made this game. This isn’t a developer that has no history with this genre.

[@Flairway00]

@@ChampagneS4366 Seeing as how both games cost $60, I feel they're totally right to compare the two.

[@uppercutgrandma4425]

@@ChampagneS4366 spare the history lesson. My relationship with it is as a consumer and they're providing the goods. It is not unrealistic to hold a 70 dollar game to a 70 dollar standard. It is however unrealistic to excuse a lack of content simply because they can't compete at the same level, despite (once again) asking for the same entry fee.

[@uppercutgrandma4425]

@@Flairway00 yeah, in a few years I'll check back in on the title. But, outside of 2k the last wrestling game that had an impressive creator was AAW- Action Arcade Wrestling, and that was at the cost of 14 bucks.

[@mawagreenfoo]

What about the minigames? If you had to choose one wrestling game, what is the best choice between this game and wwe 2k from this year?

[@Homer910]

Naaah bruuuh, HCTP played way smoother

[@Unchainedful]

Waay smoother.

[@AntonBalfe]

Honestly I wonder with forbidden door could we possibly get some NJPW wrestlers as dlc in the future it would be great to be able to make our dream matches reality between AEW and NJPW wrestlers in game

[@AntonBalfe]

Honestly it looks really fun

[@ninjagrayfox166]

They have a lot of AEW roster to add, but if we ever get NJPW & Stardom dlc, I wouldn't even need a character creator 😂

[@AntonBalfe]

@@ninjagrayfox166 I could see them holding off for a sequel personally the more I think about it a AEW Vs NJPW sequel to this game could be fun

[@Willow_The_Whisp]

I think the mini-games were unnecisary, they could have added focus to other areas without them. BUT that's just my opinion. Awesome video as always!

[@Ross-Gonz20]

I love the win loss record which even works with custom wrestlers which makes it feel real and I also like how the custom wrestlers look like the ones in game and don't feel out of place

[@angelserrano9049]

I agree 👍🏼👍🏼🔥🔥

[@lollipoprei830]

i like it in video games because it is not predetermined and feels real, but im not a fan of it on weekly television.

[@Drequan]

over time with updates this will become an all time great wrestling game i say this cuz aew confirmed this wont be a yearly release

[@cliffordjackson3]

FACTS dude.

[@blackout8777]

false

[@terrencewithers9455]

@@blackout8777hater

[@MR.__G]

My question is why do they need to update things that should already be in the game. It’s 2023 we are already accustom to a large variety of math types, full entrances, community creations, commentary, numerous game modes to choose from… there’s no reason for this game to not include any of the norm at launch & then slap a full price tag on it.

[@Drequan]

@@blackout8777 fanboy

[@midsectionmark8956]

That fatal 4 way main event looked legendary though 🔥🔥🔥!

[@himanshumohan1918]

I haven't played the game yet. But i am not sold on the graphics. I like the idea of mini games though. I wish if it had wwe2k23's skin and aew forever's soul.

[@WrestleWreckage]

I won the casino battle royale in the career mode with Wardlow and won the AEW Championship.

[@TheoSwan946]

Love the videos keep it up. You are one of my favorite KZbinrs and I love when you make new post. It’s always fun.

[@Benchpress33]

People forget it's AEWs first game and it looks pretty bangging like it's easy a 7/10

[@mrgonzale0978]

for me Is great so far. love the mini games. I also compared it to smackdown here comes the pain.

[@ITSHIM1294]

If i want a retro feel I dust off my ps2 and play Smackdown vs Raw or HCTP

[@hassamali8887]

Reminds me of here comes the pain... Reason of playing again and again

[@sarjeshkhadgi2841]

10:27 Lmao you can hear the pain in his voice when he says "It's a fatal four way"

[@AJTComicsBrand]

All they need to do is fix the controls. They need to add the smackdown controls.

[@kbnash607]

Why you not covering Raw? 😢

[@antoinegeorge4287]

2k needs to take notes from THQ on wrestling games

[@DylanSpringsteen44]

Do wrestlers have alternate attires or do you have the same attire all the time?

[@jarrettreynolds4560]

Forbidden door dlc and wrestlers from NJPW. Switch version is fun just a hair bit buggy but nothing too serious.

[@FOECJ]

My boy got a beard now🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dannyrivera8300]

I think the graphics are fine gameplay is really fun creation suite and the aew shop are pretty limited but I'm sure they'll add more playing road to elite with Ramses from the Nacho Libre movie I also created Nacho & El Esqueleto of course I'll probably make all the wrestlers from the movie 😂... maybe a few WWE legends

[@fortminorproject]

Played the game yesterday I really like the game so nice to have another wrestling game to play other than WWE 2K I felt like this game reminded me a bit of Day Of Recking a bit as well

[@Danial_Amirghahari]

How do I like put thudtacks around the ring. Also how do I sprint

[@UnitTheory]

This game has potential especially the sequels that will follow

[@BrianHallmond]

I saw the IGN review before this and thought it was looked horrible-ish. But after seeing your reiview and comparing it to HCTP, I so want it. Seems super fun. I would be stoked if they get rid of the bugs!!

[@ApolloTheLeader]

IGN was hatin. The dick ride anything 2k or EA

[@dogvschainsaw8944]

Is that a lacrosse stick at 4:00 ??? Lmao that's funny if it is

[@afif9250]

I liked it at first but i got bored after 3 hours you could really feel the lack of content

[@masonwillis5291]

what do you mean they can't patch in customization features? Games add in additional content/features all the time.

[@angelofrebellion763]

If they did it would only be a part of THIS game. For all future AEW games it would have to be an in-engine game addition because adding stuff in is done on a game to game basis with no guarantee of adding other things not breaking a previous addition. Think of live service games as an example of devs just patching stuff in and in the sequel all that stuff is gone.

[@zay7808]

Basically Arcade vs Simulation it’s funny because when it come to any other sport (NBA MLB NFL FIFA etc) everyone would prefer Simulation but ppl hate WWE so much that because their competitor has Acade now everyone hates Simulation style wrestling games… Had the roles been reversed and WWE made arcade style instead of AEW people would complain and say Arcade style isn’t real enough or it’s boring etc.. Wrestling Fans are funny

[@MrSwallows]

MDickie's Wrestling Empire or AEW Fight Forever?

[@Sledgehammer003]

what do u think about the day 1 dlc?

[@dynamo4543]

this is their 1st outing but they atleast said they will continue to release material for the game

[@ScumDog420]

I'm having alot of fun with this game so far

[@m9x668]

Our heroes thq are back lets goo❤!

[@MeloVibeGaming]

I'm gonna keep it short... It's Cool... but definitely not worthy of a $60 price tag I like how they went with the "N64 Wrestling games" Game play but even going back and playing No Mercy recently they've stripped this game down from that. (maybe to build upon in the future). It's fun for about 2 or 3, maybe 4 matches then it gets stale cause the lack of depth. Good start for an AEW game tho.

[@exadoschamp6374]

I did a road to elite as Ricky starks literally the same things happened

[@LitterBug123]

Are you gonna do a mitb predictions video?

[@lespaulnasty31]

The mash to kick out thing NEEDS an alternate. One finisher and it’s done. I hate that.

[@GrandeGio95]

Hope that someday we will get a second AEW game

[@Rocket1377]

THQ Nordic said that if a new game does happen, it probably won't be until the next generation of consoles. They want to focus on upgrading the current game with DLC.

[@angelserrano9049]

We will…in 3-5 years

[@weegee05]

Is there a setting to fix the running?

[@WrestlingIsReal649]

The game literally doesn’t work for me 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@SharkSprayYTP]

I mean, its fine. Im sure if you gather a few friends you could have a good time with it, but its replayability is in the mud. Probably one of those games you revisit every update for about an hour to see whats new and then put it away for a few months until the next update.

[@terrencewithers9455]

Replayability in the mud? Yea right… wwe games got y’all in a chokehold with their bullshit.

[@amantejohnson6916]

⁠​⁠wwe has nothing to do with this being a bad game dude… Aew got you in a chokehold with their bullshit game

[@terrencewithers9455]

@@amantejohnson6916 dont even watch aew dude or wwe for that matter I just like wrestling games. You’re a modern day gamer and it’s not your cup of Tea and that’s cool. Don’t bleed on the rest of us cause we’re not bought by just good visuals.

[@VENDYCONNEZ]

Adam page is my favorite to use

[@AznEricTV]

this will be a game I will play on the side from Fire pro wrestling world and wwe2k23.

[@vicarious4231]

Im sorry, but this game was underwhelming, if it was a game that was created in a year or 2, i would give it some slack, but this game took FOUR YEARS to make and is REALLY bare bone and very underwhelming.

[@Hillbillyjosh8788]

Bro was told to say that because he got a free game lol game is good but there is nothing to do I’m bored with it after like 8hrs

[@deepeyton]

I just wish there were more match types.

[@jeezposers4624]

Probably will be sometime soon since they are just gonna keep updating instead of yearly releasing

[@JooniieLinqo]

If It Was $40 iWould Buy It

[@angelserrano9049]

Now you’re talking 👍🏼👍🏼🔥🔥

[@Bblue01]

The real great one is back with wrestling reviews 🔥🤘🏻

[@tinorios8596]

Everytime I try to start a match my game crashes

[@jacksonalbrecht3652]

So should I buy it

[@ROLLINSGOAT]

It's like no mercy

[@twanextgeneration3991]

No it's not

[@reivunrantington9425]

​@@twanextgeneration3991There's elements to it but it also feels like a mix of older games. Honestly, I had a lot more fun with no mercy.

[@BlueCat98]

@@reivunrantington9425 I'm positive a lot of people had a lot more fun playing No Mercy. I just played several matches of No Mercy (first time playing it since a couple of months ago), and I almost forgot how fucking good the gameplay is! I've been playing the WWE GameCube games like crazy (games I wished I played when I was a kid)

[@strikerscrib6846]

Button mashing to kick out it pretty dated and it feels like i cant kick out of anything and i can lose a match on the most basic of moves

[@rockythagamer0]

That games looks fun

[@Sasuke_Car]

Wait is cm punk still going to be in aew next year cuz if not I'm getting now

[@Jhonnyj_15]

I like the game and I want to play the game but I have a phone

[@mrsquee9280]

The gameplay is great The rest of the package is very, to quote MJF "Mid"

[@y.o.e5016]

Multiple player play story mode like smacdown2, lot backstage area