5 Promising Non-WWE Wrestling Games To Watch Out For [Game Informer]
Happy Wrestlemania week for those who observe it! It’s the biggest weekend of the year for WWE, but some folks may not realize that it’s also a massive event for the entire industry. The city Wrestlemania takes place in also hosts multiple shows from smaller wrestling promotions, various fan conventions, live podcasts, stage shows, and other events looking to capitalize on the giant influx of fans in the area. It’s a good reminder – or revelation for some – that there’s a lot of other great stuff out there besides Vince McMahon’s billion-dollar behemoth.
The same is true for video games, as wrestling games don’t often get a spotlight without WWE’s branding. Hopefully, this list rectifies that by bringing more awareness to other upcoming titles that replicate or reimagine sports entertainment in potentially promising ways. While there’s a lot more out there than what you’ll see here, these are the titles that have captured my attention the most.
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<div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-copy field--type-text-long field--label-hidden gi5-field-copy gi5-text-long field__item">WrestleQuest is as much a love letter to classic RPGs like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy VI as it is to sports entertainment. As a mega fan turned grappler, you’ll build your legacy by exploring a cartoony overworld parodying past and present wrestling organizations and their associated styles. The turn-based combat incorporates fan interaction as you perform over-the-top attacks to build and maintain crowd support, boosting your offense. WrestleQuests also features references and cameos from real-life stars, such as Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Jeff Jarrett, and “Macho Man” Randy Savage.<span><span> </span></span>