Wrestling Empire (Nintendo Switch) An In-Depth Review

[@solidsnakejake185]

I played MDickies games back before he made them freeware and I’ve been shocked and happy to see them evolve and make there way to IOS/Android and now Switch!

[@SwitchStars]

Yea from what I have read he has been working on them for a long time and it's good to see it pays off with success like this.

[@kkacperowski]

this REALLY brings me back to my many many hours playing WCWvsNWO N64

[@SwitchStars]

Haha I think most kids around my age were well into wrestling and wrestling games.

[@kylev938]

but is it even a 1/4 as decent i reckon.. ?? 👀 🤷‍♂️ ill prob buy anyways, as i wait for Retromania Wrestling to release in February

[@SwitchStars]

I don't think it's quite on par with the legendary Smackdown but it does come close with its control scheme and the way the wrestling feels. I'm looking forward to that one too Kyle.

[@paxhumana2015]

@@SwitchStars , AEW has a game that also is coming out that seems to be falling into the same vein. Let us hope that it does actually pull that off, as well as pulls it off well.

[@SwitchStars]

@@paxhumana2015 Thats cool, ill try review it if I can if its on the Switch

[@Jrizzle7426]

How has this just slipped under my radar!? The 64/smackdown wrestling games were a huge part of my childhood and i would love to re capture that magic even if just slightly.

[@SwitchStars]

Think its been missed by a few people Jrizzle, mine too lol thats why I enjoyed this game, its not as polished as Smackdown but a great job by a solo dev.

[@gwenmendoza9580]

The best wrestling game on Switch by a long shot for me. WWE 2K Battlegrounds was okay (WWE 2K18 obviously was bad), but MDickie really understands how to make a fun and easy to pick up wrestling game that doesn't takes itself too serious, just like how wrestling should be. Can't wait for the free updates in the near future!

[@SwitchStars]

Yea Gwen, I saw a review for 2Ks games, I can't say I'm a fan of how they plaster them with additional costly content. Hopefully Retromania Wrestling will also be great next month.

[@vampvhs]

Exactly, I haven’t played a new wrestling game since smackdown vs raw 2011 bc I played the 2k ones and hated them, they had no personality, no flavor, just a boring wrestling simulator, and I still play the old ones to this day, but I’ve always wanted a good new wrestling game that had those chaotic bits that old games and WWE/WWF in general had, and this has done it for me, it’s even more crazy and different than old WWE, and after wanting a good wrestling game for so long, MDickie has pulled through to give us that with this one, and to me I don’t need realism to enjoy it so the graphics actually give me that older feel and so I don’t mind it not being hyper realistic I love how it looks like a 90s game with modern sequences and mechanics.

[@kennydarmawan13]

Better than WWE 2K Battlegrounds

[@SwitchStars]

Agreed 😂

[@SwitchStars]

I've not actually played that one Undead.

[@ChipHazard316]

@@SwitchStars ok

[@TheRetroRen]

@@ChipHazard316 If you’re into pure and responsive gameplay only, then yeah Fire Pro is better in that sense. I have enjoyed Wrestling Empire more personally because of all the fun story options, the wacky situations that come with the controls/programming, and the giant roster with better personalities. Not a knock on Fire Pro though, it’s a better pure wrestling experience.

[@mtgcalix8977]

@@ChipHazard316 i dont think so

[@vedpatil8013]

I guess the main difference this game or any mdickie game does for a few of us is, the rosters have carved a niche for themselves in our heart. For me c breeze,whack oz, score benz,Perry class, newbie Nate all are as real as the WWE or any other wrestling promotion wrestlers

[@Palalubong]

I’m currently waiting for Retromania wrestling but you may have tempted me to get this. Great review mate.

[@SwitchStars]

I'm looking forward to that one too Rans 😁 thankyou.

[@2pacgranddaddy441]

Retromania is coming out in 2031😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SwitchStars]

Lies!

[@Palalubong]

@@2pacgranddaddy441 I know what you mean, it seems to be forever in development. But should be great, at last a gamer developer who isn’t going to release a game that’s broken

[@ChipHazard316]

@@Palalubong don't be so certain. This was the same exact mindset of Cyberpunk 2077 fans. And through all the delays the game still ended up a buggy mess.

[@GhostTower]

"Derek Switchoff" 😂😂😂 LMAAAAO

[@retrocysper3709]

Ah yes Derek Switchoff the guy who ran WCW then when it went out of business a year later he became the RAW General Manager.

[@InfinityOf6]

I worked on the 5 Star Wrestling games so I know how difficult it is, so big respect to MDickie for making this fun game!!

[@SwitchStars]

He did a great job IMO.

[@TheDatingDocTV]

You still make games?

[@InfinityOf6]

@@TheDatingDocTV Yeah! Last game I worked on was Island Saver, working on some cool new things now :D

[@TheDatingDocTV]

@@InfinityOf6 I'd like to network somehow because me and a group of friends are looking at investing in a group of solid game programmers. The worst that could happen is I've made a new friend.

[@sassytroy8282]

I am honestly in a huge debate on buying a Switch just because of this game alone. I even hear there will be add ons in the future!

[@SwitchStars]

I know MDickie has said he is going to be adding more content, not entirely sure what else, I am really hoping for online multiplayer eventually though, that would be great if it ran well online.

[@briguy459]

Buy the Switch... then immediately pass on this, & wait for AEW to release thier game and play zelda breath of the wild in the meantime

[@drockhero5260]

Switch is Amazing. enough said.

[@alkebulanawah4242]

Me too I swear

[@AbsoleteAim]

@ No it's not?

[@4packdaddy]

Here’s the short answer. Owen Hart is in the game. Oh and 349 others.

[@SwitchStars]

I did spot the Booker T guy as well, I don't know if all of them are based off actual wrestlers, no doubt I would recognise some of the unlockables ones too.

[@MADCOLLECTOR101Music]

@@SwitchStars based off of MDickie's other games, I think everyone in the game is a parody of real life wrestlers and celebrities. Some characters are also some of MDickie's original creations.

[@SwitchStars]

Yea I did recognise a few of them.

[@SwitchStars]

You mean Crispy Noir 😉

[@SwitchStars]

That's the one 😁

[@AsheBlender]

Nice, informative review! Never heard of this before, but I might pick it up now!

[@SwitchStars]

Thank you Ashe :) there's a demo available for you to try before you buy.

[@zzmariobruhhandle]

YES DICKIE! I LOVED THE GAMES WHEN I WAS YOUNGER AND NOW ITS HITTING THE NINTENDO SWITCH! I hope he knows his fans are happy for him!

[@atodamadre3197]

The obvious idea is to tweak the wrestlers real names but I don't think I'll do that due to the hilarity factor of pitting Crispin Noir against Hal Coogan😂😂😂

[@SwitchStars]

Lol there are some even better names in the game, I think my rival was called Willy Pierce or something 😂

[@SwitchStars]

Ahhh yes makes sense now 😂 for got about Prince Albert, knew I recognised him.

[@woofyou1186]

W A L L Y S T A C K S

[@richardnash6111]

I've been wanting an AKI style Wrestling game for my Switch or any other modern gaming Console. I'm already happy subscribing to your channel and it's only been an hour or two. Thanks for wading through the shovelware for people that don't have the time or willpower.

[@SwitchStars]

Yea Richards, I think this is one of the best classic wrestling experiences you can get on the switch. Thankyou for the sub, I appreciate the support, I do enjoy covering a wide range of games and it's always good to be able to warn people off the bad ones and the asset flips 😊

[@MADCOLLECTOR101Music]

I've been a huge Wrestling/MDickie fan since I was younger so I flipped out when I found out MDickie was coming out with a switch game and I absolutely love it

[@SwitchStars]

First time I have heard of him Collector, but I think he's done a good job with this one.

[@ShakShak1999]

THE BEST SWITCH WRESTLING GAME

[@SwitchStars]

I HAVEN'T PLAYED OTHERS BUT THIS ONE IS PRETTY DAMN GOOD!

[@SwitchStars]

@@ChipHazard316 Not sure, I pinned a comment by Glacier Ange1 which lists the real names of the in game wrestlers.

[@mohammedsuliman8072]

@@ChipHazard316 he was in every wrstling game mdicke made

[@pureimpact4658]

That's not saying much!🙊😏Switch doesn't have much of a library of wrestling games. 😒

[@mohammedsuliman8072]

@@ChipHazard316 no problem have a nice day

[@TheBlackPigeon]

In our darkest hour, Bully Demise has returned to light our way. One stomp at a time.

[@DJGillman]

At Last a Royal Rumble where all wrestlers are in the ring. Loving this wrestling game. Certainly up there with the best. If only it had all official WWF wrestlers. That would be dope.

[@SwitchStars]

haha I know its such carnage though.

[@alexthelizardking]

A royal rumble where a manager can also enter, and allows interferences.

[@Roqxxx]

Mat Desveres Every $ he gets from this game im so happy for him, That is one of The best wrestling games till today end that for switch. The performance is also REALY good and muuuuch better then on the android games ,even on a expensive phone. like the details in this that you can take the belt on your should in your hand and arround your hips are such amazing. also you have full control about everything from entrance and you can play after the match endet as long as you want and beat the the crap out of your opponent for how ever long you pleased. Realy realy underrated fun game. i Used to mod these games on Pc to fit my likes of Extreme/CZW wrestling :) /watch?v=F8XvBSh-ixI

[@SwitchStars]

Yea cartman, I liked how you can interact with all different stuff he did a great job with it. That's cool I use to enjoy playing around with mods for GTA, haven't done much pc gaming for a while though.

[@ChipHazard316]

Its good but theres no competition on switch with wrestling games at all besides a broken 2k18 and the microtransactions filled shallow experience of 2k battlegrounds which they don't even count tbf.

[@RacerC45]

One thing I had trouble with is how reversals work. I was in a match with an opponent who was able to counter almost all of my moves and lock me in a submission for up to a minute without a way of getting out.

[@SwitchStars]

I found it was quite random at times though I've never been great at pulling off reversals in any game!

[@SirLittleWolfsDen]

I have loved these games all the way back to the 2d wrestling game to the two 3d games. It has been fun to watch each game get better and better

[@SwitchStars]

I haven't played any modern wrestling games but loved the classics.

[@bearded_beagle]

This game is WORTH IT. I would of paid double the price it I had to knowing what I know now! It's incredible. If you enjoyed WWE no mercy of NWO WCW Revenge BUY IT. it is so dang good

[@SwitchStars]

Yea some people have looked at the visuals and price and probably been put off but I agree, it's a great hark back to those classic wrestling games.

[@zaiite7051]

"Any characters that portray real life people is a coincidence" His disclaimer says. My ass. Literally every character is a real person with a slightly different name

[@SwitchStars]

Well technically, if we really want to get in deep here, they're all characters portrait by real people.

[@ChipHazard316]

@@SwitchStars What a coincidence! 😂

[@SwitchStars]

It's like it was planned for all along.

[@jacemachine]

No shit. Now that you figured that out all by yourself, can you figure out 'why'? :P

[@SwitchStars]

Couldn't be anything to do with contracts and money...

[@ChipHazard316]

My most played switch game this year according to Nintendos yearly review! 👍 cannot wait for the sandbox update where we can walk around the different areas and such 😄 Mat did a good job in updates to keep me playing awhile.

[@SwitchStars]

Yea that will be cool undead, like classic Smackdown 😁

[@ChipHazard316]

@@SwitchStars maybe you should do an updated review, thats up to you, cuz now it has the free roaming update. This review is when the game was at its bare minimum and so much more has been added since! (booking mode, free roam, moves, props, entrance effects, qol stuff) and the list goes on. And to think only one man did this all. 👏👏👏

[@twizsilver]

I definitely think I'm going to check this out.... the only thing I can see being a tiny issue is the career mode issue you pointed out, and wanting to have more customization... like I would want the ability to create up new characters completely too without having to customize someone in the game if I wanted as well

[@SwitchStars]

Yea It would have been better had there been multiple slots to start career modes with different characters and if you were able to play as a tag team. You can just edit the existing character and totally change and re-name them, its the same as creating a new character, you just dont start from a default blank template.

[@sqronk]

you can add a new character in the editor im pretty sure

[@Nathan-tn5ql]

Looks awesome. My favorite is wcw vs nwo n64

[@jstratus4]

I'm going to say it this is one of the best game since wwe no mercy and smackdown vs raw 2007 and this is better than new japan pro wrestling for ps4 just my opinion. The only thing is I wish is that they added their GM mode like they did for iphone and android other then that so much fun this game is.

[@SwitchStars]

MDickie has said he will be adding new features, so I would keep an eye on his Twitter to see what he has planned jstratus

[@ChipHazard316]

You mean fire pro wrestling world not njpw and yea its way better imo too.

[@ChipHazard316]

Yea they are gonna add a gm/booking mode

[@bhardnavares5903]

I can't believe that MDickie has come a long way! Never would I thought that I would see Wrestling Empire on a freaking console let alone a Nintendo console! 😂

[@bradenmitchell5565]

It's been 3 years and a whole load of new stuff have been added to this game! There's a booker mode where you can run an existing promotion, water has been added, you can roam around backstage in career mode, and loads more!

[@flukedust22]

shame on you WWE2k18, this developer did a better job than you!

[@SwitchStars]

haha too true!

[@Deliveredmean42]

@Glacier Ange1 You know what money can't buy? Talent.

[@SnipingIsFun]

Hopefully this game and Retromania start a trend of bringing more good wrestling games to Switch. I want to see Wrestling Code, WWE 2K22, and the AEW game on it as well.

[@SwitchStars]

Yea am hoping Retromania is as good as it looks.

[@andrewdunn5568]

Action Arcade Wrestling just announced a Switch port

[@SwitchStars]

@@andrewdunn5568 Nice Andrew, thanks for letting me know, it looks pretty awesome

[@ChipHazard316]

None of those will come to switch especially wrestling code which is only on next gen.

[@SnipingIsFun]

@@ChipHazard316 Switch is part of the next gen. It is the same generation as PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. I can practically guarantee the AEW game will come to it. Hopefully WWE 2K22 gets a chance as well. Wrestling Code would be cool too.

[@dno8212]

Great game the roster is insane

[@SwitchStars]

Yea I like how you can build it all yourself too and edit everyone to create a modern set of wrestlers if you like.

[@shadowledastray]

Wrestling Empire is hilarious at times. Just an all around fun time. Sadly, it got buried in my Switch backlog at some point, but I'm about to change that. I hear there have been some cool match types added since i last played too.

[@SwitchStars]

Yea I had great fun playing it Mikael, would have had a blast if I had still been back home with my bros.

[@shadowledastray]

@@SwitchStars Yes, I miss playing old school wrestling games with friends like back in the N64 days. Fun times!

[@SwitchStars]

Me too 😢

[@soupnazi81]

Can you increase the gameplay speed? They move in slow motion. 1.5 or. 2 times would be good

[@SwitchStars]

Once you have 3 or 4 in the ring, things get hectic enough, it would be insane at a faster speed lol

[@Atomic-Punk]

I'm just discovering this game now. Checked my switch and it just so happens to be on sale. I think I might make a compulsive buy here. The look of this is really bringing me back to my childhood.

[@SwitchStars]

I really found it Nostalgic Robert, it wasn't quite Smackdown but it was a very good tribute to that era of wrestling games, particularly playstation ones.

[@Atomic-Punk]

@@SwitchStars It looks like it's some kind of love child between -WWF Attitude/Warzone/ECW: Anarchy Rules (Visuals). -Smackdown (Gameplay). Firepro/WCW vs. The World (In terms of having a roster that's full of familiar faces that simply need to be renamed and edited a little) I'm honestly excited to buy it and just check it out. Enjoy all the chaotic matches.

[@SwitchStars]

Yea the main wrestling game I played when I was growing up was Smackdown. Hope you enjoy it if you pick it up.

[@Milty2001]

I remember playing this game on my phone in middle school and i had so much nostalgia, i remember creating a wrestler that looked like triple h but with long hair and after winning a couple of matches i went to American wrestling, i was put into a haircut match against some guy, i wanted to try my finisher on him but he somehow fumbled and i instantly won the match.

[@dudearnav]

It's a great review, Man! I definitely recommend you checking the rest of the Mpire series out too!

[@SwitchStars]

Thank you Dude, I will do if I find the time, maybe with the success of this game MDickie will port more across.

[@dudearnav]

Well his wrestling games were made on an old engine and thus can't be ported, but they are free on his website.

[@SwitchStars]

@@dudearnav Yea I read most of them were made for Windows XP, so they likely wont work on windows 10 without me faffing about too lol

[@dudearnav]

@@SwitchStars Well actually when he made them free, he made a windowed edition compatible with win10

[@SwitchStars]

@@dudearnav ahh ok I just went on to his site and saw the first games he said they wouldnt work with win 10.

[@SevenRedSunsOfficial]

my only complaint is that you cant cartridge tilt on the switch.

[@SwitchStars]

Haha I only played Wrestlemania 2000 on my mates N64 a little, but we played endless hours of the smackdown games on Playstation 1, character customisation in that was awesome.

[@SevenRedSunsOfficial]

@@SwitchStars yeah, there were some really good wrestling games out there amidst the sea of absolute garbage ones.

[@SwitchStars]

Yea, Im also looking forward to Retromania Wrestling which should also be pretty fun.

[@SevenRedSunsOfficial]

@@SwitchStars id much rather own this game than that WWE one that just released on the switch. It's like comfort food playing games that perfectly recapture the feel of the games of your childhood.

[@SwitchStars]

Me too, Switch Corner reviewed it and it looked like an absolute scam! It is lol, I would definitely play this one with my bros if I was back home.

[@atodamadre3197]

I saw guys on another channel load a cage match with 30 guys, tables and dynamite. It's just as chaotic and hilarious as you're imagining.

[@SwitchStars]

I loaded 30 into a standard ring and that was bad enough 😂

[@atodamadre3197]

@@SwitchStars this was basically nonstop explosions and bodies shooting up like popcorn

[@SwitchStars]

@@atodamadre3197 Sounds like a fun night in

[@kondorito]

Great review! I am glad it didnt disappoint :)

[@SwitchStars]

Cheers Kondo, I enjoyed playing it, took me back to my youth and Smackdown days lol

[@DCLK]

I think the game deserves 4.5/5 if not 5/5

[@SwitchStars]

Yea I dont do half ratings and I felt the game does still have its fair share of issues which is why it didn't get the max.

[@ericmacgillivray537]

I wish it was on ps4...brings me back to my youth

[@SwitchStars]

Yea I don't know if that will ever happen but keep on hoping Eric.

[@summertilling]

When we watched the trailer for this one we quickly went from laughing at it to laughing with it, although it did go on for far too long. I won't be picking this one up myself, but fair play to them.

[@SwitchStars]

I never actually saw the trailer for it, I saw the screenshots and thought I have to give this one a go lol 😂

[@poko60]

This game is created by Mdickie. He has created games for 20 years or so now. Every game has this exact same style and roster but graphics have updated. The game looks weird but when you start playing it you appreciate the entertainment it provides. It's a wrestling sandbox and a game of it's own Try the free Wrestling Revolution 3D on mobiles. It's a bit janky and laggy but a good demo, empire is better with accessibility and graphics and it's motions and moves

[@SwitchStars]

Yea I saw his other games appear to use the same visuals and possibly the same engine? It's pretty cool seeing a dev create all different things out of the same resources and it's a great wrestling game for fans of older wrestling games.

[@benwo1866]

This takes me back to No Mercy on the N64 and I can’t wait to play it.

[@SwitchStars]

Yea, it's control scheme is more like the Smackdown games, but very much the same feel as the classic ones.

[@And1__]

It’s been out for over a year and a half fuck u still waiting for

[@wrestlingemperor3304]

Quality Video Nice Review i Am Fan Of Mat Dickie Playing His Games For Years My Favorite Game Of Mat is Wrestling Revolution 3D But This Could Be The New One This Game Not About Graphics It's About Gameplay and That's What His Tag Line Say Wrestling That Puts The Fun First

[@SwitchStars]

Yea this is the first of his games I've played. I don't care much for graphics if the gameplay is good, I think if you've been gaming for a long time these visuals are pretty Nostalgic lol

[@wrestlingemperor3304]

@@SwitchStars yes they are

[@SwitchStars]

@@wrestlingemperor3304 You looking forward to Retromania Wresling?

[@wrestlingemperor3304]

@@SwitchStars I saw The Game On The Internet Looks Promising But I Don't Have Switch So I Have To Wait For It To Come To Pc Or Android I Love Wrestling Games All Kinds Of Wrestling Games I Want try All Of Them If I Can

[@SwitchStars]

Yea hopefully it does well on Switch and they port it to other systems do you can give it a go 😊

[@ale7887]

Great video mate :)

[@SwitchStars]

Thank you Aless glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@punkrockbassist44]

I really wish they could up the speed of everything just a tiny bit. This looks like a bunch of old school fun, but damn is it slow.

[@SwitchStars]

Haha it gets a bit manic at times and I think it's speed is close to that of oldskool games, they always looked like the characters legs were moving faster than their actual movement.

[@punkrockbassist44]

@@SwitchStars I messed around with the demo a bit more after watching your video and it's actually not as bad as I thought. The movement works for what the game is going for. This is one I have to keep on my wishlist for sure!

[@SwitchStars]

Yea I personally felt the movement speed was fine but I've had a few comment saying they thought it was too slow. Hope you enjoy if you decide to pick it up.

[@mawagreenfoo]

You can make your own matches. Even exploding barbed wire matches. Just play exhibition mode. What I would like is if you can insert spotify songs as entrance music.

[@Tate231283]

Great review i really enjoyed demo, probably best time pick it up while its on sale!

[@SwitchStars]

Thanks Tate, yea it is if you enjoyed it, 20% off is decent.

[@fierceopposition9462]

I love the fact that you can kill a wrestler if u injure them enough.

[@SwitchStars]

Can you? Lol I didn't know that.

[@fierceopposition9462]

@@SwitchStars yes it's so much fun killing or retiring a wrestler.

[@SwitchStars]

@@fierceopposition9462 haha brutal end to a career :D

[@wheelchairwunda-Arcade]

I played a n64 game once couldn't tell u name had alot of fun this looks epic with pedigree

[@SwitchStars]

An n64 wrestling one or just an n64 game? I think the most popular ones were no mercy and wrestlemania 2000, or atleast they were the 2 I played lol

[@wheelchairwunda-Arcade]

@@SwitchStars no mercy that's it, was this dude connected to that

[@SwitchStars]

I don't think so but he has been doing stuff for over 20 years aparently.

[@wheelchairwunda-Arcade]

@@SwitchStars after a lil digging its an upcoming game I think involving Aew & the no mercy dev I caught wind of thought this was it this. This is still great & obvious labor of luv after his previous pc titles, feeling a physical will come with this one

[@SwitchStars]

Yea he seems to have been working on it for a long time, possibly will have to see if any indie publisher picks it up.

[@DustinNuttall]

I would rather have the booking version than being a wrestler.

[@SwitchStars]

I cant remember if it has been mentioned but MDickie may add the booking version in as an additional mode, I've never played it myself but it sounds interesting.

[@LOTW1]

Well, to be fair. WWE 2K20 characters also go through ropes, tables and is a glitchy mess.

[@SwitchStars]

That's some of the charm in this game tbh 😂

[@RunemasterRick]

This series is low budget whats Tks excuse?

[@SwitchStars]

@@RunemasterRick +++

[@Dynbear]

i remember when watching nl play that theres a virtual crowd option like wwe does right after you hit 100% on the crowd size.

[@SwitchStars]

Yea all like screens with faces on lol

[@Dynbear]

@@SwitchStars i think its a nice option.

[@SwitchStars]

I like fun little additions in games like that.

[@Dynbear]

@@SwitchStars i enjoyed your review btw and i hope online play comes to this game at some point.

[@SwitchStars]

@@Dynbear Thanks, am glad you liked it. Yea online play would really kick this up a notch.

[@ACasualGamer-OBR]

Great review thank you

[@SwitchStars]

No problem Johnny, glad you enjoyed it.

[@Thumper17]

I had an injured worker show up backstage and ask if I would pay them to beat up my next opponent, I said no and they attacked me instead, I was at near full health and hit one move on them and KO'd them instantly making their injury worse.

[@SwitchStars]

Fool of a Took!

[@dsymechetanpadulkar5952]

Can't we go in outer world mat Dickie posted a tweet where he told there ?

[@SwitchStars]

Not that I know of Dsy, it's a possibility though.

[@brandeno4637]

Great review! Do you possibly know how to restart your career in wrestling empire? I’m not sure how to do it.

[@SwitchStars]

Thanks Brandeno, Yea you have to go into the career menu then press and hold the B button, that will retire your current wrestler. It isn't stated in game I don't think but Mdickie had a PDF instruction manual on his twitter which is where I found out how to do it.

[@brandeno4637]

@@SwitchStars Okay thank you so much! I accidentally didn’t change my age and my character is like 50 😂

[@SwitchStars]

Haha I wanted to make my gimp tiny but didn't work out how to restart until after I'd recorded all the footage lol.

[@ThisIsRusko]

So you can't create your own characters? Only costumize already existing? 😢

[@SwitchStars]

No, it's essentially the same thing though, you just edit an existing wrestler, there are about 150 of them and you can edit everything about them to create your own wrestler.

[@foxyfighterprochampion8610]

I love how you can just kill people in this game Just literally just kill them if you want

[@fusion3166]

Banger music bro

[@SwitchStars]

Haha cheers dude 😄

[@fusion3166]

@@SwitchStars thanks mate you too 🤘

[@ennbee2051]

Question. Can I play as The Fiend Wray Byatt?

[@michaelpout4798]

Looks good Iv got wrestling revolution on my mobile so pretty much the same game but somehow better with more options

[@SwitchStars]

Yea it's sort of an enhanced version of that Michael but it retains its original charm 😉

[@gabrielguzman6018]

Remember playing this on my phone when it was just an app. This might be better on the switch but only because of the controls

[@SwitchStars]

Yea it has some differences between the mobile and switch version too.

[@fierceopposition9462]

It's infinitely better due to the fps it gets from being on the switch among other things.

[@SwitchStars]

This is a good point.

[@Jordonarkyn]

Awesome review. Bc of this I just bought it. I see there’s an option for title match in exhibition. But I can’t figure it out. Any help from anyone would be lovely

[@SwitchStars]

Thanks Ray, I would try putting in an opponent who holds a title? They have belts on their names in the character select menu on them if you hit A to get to swap out a character. I didn't actually try it myself.

[@Jordonarkyn]

@@SwitchStars I appreciate your reply very much! I did try that and it’s a no go. Maybe it’s something that’s eventually unlocked in story! Thanks bud

[@SwitchStars]

Ahh damn thought that might have worked, if you check Mdickies twitter there is a pdf manual on there and you might find something about it.

[@BlazerKing]

Don't mind me, I'm just waiting for newLEGACYinc to comment on this video.

[@SwitchStars]

I've never heard of them but they look like they're big wrestling fans 🙂

[@MADCOLLECTOR101Music]

I watched their full 8 hour live on a school night 😅 probably wasn't worth it

[@SwitchStars]

Lol no regrets 😂

[@ChipHazard316]

This channel isn't that big lol. And gotcake would probably agree. I was surprised to see a comment get 50+ likes and 30+ comments.

[@ChipHazard316]

@@SwitchStars I'd watch an 8 hr gotcake stream!

[@brucemckinlay9739]

Just found out about this game. I was in grade 8 when WrestleFest hit my local arcade. Played the HELL out of it. This will be a guaranteed buy for me!

[@SwitchStars]

Never played any wrestling games in the arcades I've been to, only ever played them on console, I didn't even realise they had them.

[@ChipHazard316]

Look into Retromania Wrestling. Its the sequel to Wrestlefest

[@ChipHazard316]

@@SwitchStars retromania suppose to be the sequel to wrestlefest actually!

[@SwitchStars]

@@ChipHazard316 Yep It is and its already on my list, hoping to get a key for it but if not Ill be buying and reviewing.

[@whisperwalrus4050]

"Nice to meet you, The Gimp."

[@SwitchStars]

He's a hot slice of pie ain't he?

[@jeffm5056]

This looks like the wrestling game that the KZbin channel Hogan vs. Flair used to use.

[@SwitchStars]

I've never heard of that, I assume its some sort of animated series using an in game engine?

[@jeffm5056]

It’s a channel that used to take old PS2 era wrestling games, and make a bunch of hilarious create-a-wrestlers, and then made PPV shows out of them that they commented on. The commentary was hilarious. I don’t think they’ve made any content for a few years.

[@SwitchStars]

@@jeffm5056 Ahh ok sounds like something I would have been into lol.

[@baxterbunny4403]

the guy who made hard time

[@SwitchStars]

Yea Baxter, I never played that but I did check out a list of his other games, all look pretty retro like this.

[@xavierjenkins2670]

Wait this game s out on the switch right now?

[@SwitchStars]

It is Xavier, released last week.

[@themadmoderator8465]

even with all the glitches it still dosent look as bad as last 2k switch effort. tempted to pick this bad boy up.

[@SwitchStars]

Much better than that tripe MM, I recommend grabbing it if you like classic wrestling games.

[@vj7248]

Holy shit thats an Mdickie game

[@SwitchStars]

That it is 😁

[@antabaka3364]

I remember playing this on PC like ages ago. I think it was like a freeware game

[@SwitchStars]

I'm not sure about it's previous iterations, I know a version of it was released on android but I never played it.

[@antabaka3364]

@@SwitchStars yeah i checked the creators website its the exact game i played, its nice to see it in new platforms i guess this is like the wrestling version of cave story XD.

[@SwitchStars]

I think it is well suited for the switch it's not too stressful on the hardware and it's a fun wrestling game.

[@SwitchStars]

There is one called Wrestling Mpire too?

[@J.C.2.5]

This is Wrestling Revolution 3D on mobile. Its free on the playstore.

[@SwitchStars]

It is JC, its been ported to the Switch and it runs great on it, It also doesn't have any in app purchases, though I dont know what they were on mobile. I'm also not sure what the differences are between the mobile version and this.

[@kevinjackson3240]

Wwe needs to replace 2k with mdickie

[@SwitchStars]

👍

[@Tom_Van_Zandt]

This looks like it could be fun, but why do they move so damn slow? I know it's supposed to be reminiscent of the N64 wrestling games, but even No Mercy ran (slightly) faster than this game when you had 4 people in the ring.

[@SwitchStars]

Im not sure Radical, I didnt really notice it to be honest, things are very hectic when you can have 30 fighting at once and I think if it were any faster it would be unplayable lol

[@Tom_Van_Zandt]

@@SwitchStars You might be right...I honestly don't mind them walking/moving slow, but it's just weird looking when they slowly float in the air when they're tossed or thrown.

[@SwitchStars]

Yea it probably takes a bit of getting use to, I felt that characters moved a lot slower when playing N64 wrestling games compared to PlayStation.

[@readydillon3019]

@@Tom_Van_Zandt i think you can adjust the speed

[@jayjayaguilar1851]

Does it have the outdoor free-roam in career mode feature that mdickie promised in early development?

[@SwitchStars]

I don't actually know JayJay, I didn't even check if you could transition between locations, there was nothing said about it in the game but I did see something mentioned on his twitter so it's potentially being implemented.

[@jayjayaguilar1851]

Oh okay thanks

[@SwitchStars]

Np sorry I couldn't help more.

[@danielalexandre89]

I played the demo yesterday and was very fun Like you said, it reminded me of SmackDown 2 for the PS1 but because of the small download size I was afraid it didn't had much content and get stale fast. Glad that's not the case, thanks for the review cause I could not find it anywhere else Definitely going to buy it since 2k decided to crap all over the francise and suck all the fun of the games to impose simulation SMH

[@SwitchStars]

Yea Daniel, I played a lot of Smackdown and this is the closest thing I've played to it, I didn't even get that far into the career mode, but I liked how the different story interjections played out and the rival system. I think 2k have really gone down hill, they're just money grabbing now from what I've seen.

[@ChipHazard316]

@@SwitchStars hows this game compare with no mercy?

[@SwitchStars]

I felt it was more like Smackdown than that with its controls and the way you move around, I always found the N64 controller a bit of a pain for games like that.

[@Imperialspy]

Does this game also feature booking?

[@billyfish508]

3:37 i remember what its like being womens champion even though im a man lol

[@SwitchStars]

Yea its quite an achievement :D

[@youngzeus87]

Can you sim title matches in Exhibition?

[@SwitchStars]

Someone else asked that Zeus, I'm not entirely sure how to do it though, like when you character select you can see the ones who hold titles but I wasn't sure how you created a title match to try and win it.

[@whathe4633]

Is this basically the free mobile version ported to the switch for a price?

[@SwitchStars]

Pretty much, like most Switch games, got to pay your Switch taxes!

[@mider-spanman5577]

3:30 “Gob off”

[@SwitchStars]

Yeh, always mouthing it to each other :D

[@joeyl4912]

Is there a booking mode?

[@SwitchStars]

Not yet as far as I am aware but I hear its coming.

[@keatonthekoopatroopa246]

I wonder if any Wrestlers played yet?

[@SwitchStars]

I bet Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson sticks on a bit of Wrestling Empire on a weekend.

[@ChipHazard316]

@@SwitchStars Don't you mean 'Block Buster' 😂

[@SwitchStars]

Haha I didn't see him tbh, there were so many and I was just searching for ones I recognised the name of 😂

[@ChipHazard316]

@@SwitchStars thats The Rock's name in this game 😂

[@axebomber2108]

Possibly the ones who aren't quick to sue over likeness rights.

[@josephpiedmonte]

Is there an actual create a wrestler in this game? Like, no editing an existing character but create someone not there?

[@SwitchStars]

Not as such, you edit an existing one, change its name, all its details, moves and stats to create any character you want. There are 350 character slots in the game so you wont really miss a few of the original ones.

[@SwitchStars]

@azart61 Enjoy Matey :)

[@aznluvr7]

Didn't know they made this for the switch. I played it on PC, but was a bit dissapointed abut the latest version.

[@SwitchStars]

yea its not long been out azn, I really enjoyed it tbh

[@aznluvr7]

@@SwitchStars Well I might check it out. The combat in the latest version of wrestling MPIRE on the PC had the computer basically just glom you if you fall down. The combat has always been a bit wonky but I found it particularly bad on the latest one. However, I always liked the story mode, no one else did anything like that.

[@SwitchStars]

He introduced a new fluid combat system where one move can lead directly onto another.

[@Steve8K]

so bad it's good. MDickie is a legend.

[@SwitchStars]

Haha it really is 😂

[@ClOWnIeGaMeIe]

WHO IS CREATING CHEF VORTAZASK?

[@Xion_Toshiro]

Basically; the N64 style game we've been asking for since No Mercy.

[@SwitchStars]

I would say so 😊

[@endlessfiregaming3863]

Are y'all smokin rocks or what lmao I love wrestling games but this game is an embarrassment to wrestling

[@SwitchStars]

Thanks for your opinion.

[@axebomber2108]

There's already been a few No Mercy-style wrestling games since then. I'd argue even the Smackdown games began to style themselves after the AKI series after a few entries. The spin-off Day of Reckoning games on Gamecube were also similar to AKI.

[@dixiep33]

Just played the demo and it is pretty fun. Shame about the price.

[@SwitchStars]

Yea I mean its like half the price of some wrestling games and I think it's worth it if you enjoy a more classic experience, it sort of does away with the glamour which some modern titles use to hide their shallow gameplay.

[@dixiep33]

@@SwitchStars Yes. The demo was really fun. I may end up getting it. My birthday tomorrow so I might treat myself. 😂😂😂

[@dixiep33]

@@SwitchStars Update: Just bought it. 😂

[@SwitchStars]

Happy early birthday Dixie 🎂

[@SwitchStars]

Haha hope you enjoy it 😊

[@e10an]

will the booking career and free roam be in a new update?

[@SwitchStars]

I have no idea ethan, keep an eye on Mdickies twitter and he might post updates on there.

[@ale7887]

Idk about the free roam but I think he already said that booking carreer was going to come on a update on a future

[@SwitchStars]

That's cool thanks for clarifying matey.

[@BennydoesstuffYT]

Tyis game looks cool so I downloaded the demo

[@Gamas333]

this is the best wrestling game on switch

[@SwitchStars]

I haven't played them all but its certainly the best I've played.

[@tyrell1926]

I don’t know what to do at this point I redownloaded it I checked for corrupted data I need help pls help I really wanna play this game?????

[@SwitchStars]

Tyrell, did you delete your saved data for the game after uninstalling it? If not I would probably have kept the same corrupted save data after you re-downloaded it. I would check MDickies twitter to see if others have found a solution, if not I'm sure he's onto patching the game asap.

[@glenparey1453]

Wwf wrestlefest game digin it

[@JB-js4xi]

Having spent years playing No Mercy and Fire Pro I really, really want this. I wish I had known it was on sale :( other than Fire Pro 2 for GBA i dont think there has been a good wrestling game on a handheld. Want

[@SwitchStars]

You will probably really enjoy it JB, I think its fairly priced even at full price and the dev is going to be adding new features in the future for free.

[@JB-js4xi]

@@SwitchStars i got it. I knew that was going to happen. Thanks for the great review that got me so hyped

[@SwitchStars]

Hope you enjoy it matey, thanks for watching 😊