AEW: Fight Forever (PS4)

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This is a bizarre omission, especially when there doesn’t seem to be any reason for it. There are arguably more difficult to program match types in the game, and systems are more than capable of having 6 wrestlers on screen at once. Mini Game Mayhem The highly anticipated console game for All Elite Wrestling has been officially announced, and it's being developed by the renowned videogame developer Yuke’s. AEW Fight Forever has a few different game modes, and even a handful of mini games. Mis(sing) Match THQ Nordic says it's 'aware' of AEW PS4 crash complaints". VGC. July 3, 2023 . Retrieved August 15, 2023.

It does have a touch of the ‘your decisions don’t ultimately matter’ about it, but it’s fun and branching paths add replayability. The Other Stuff a b Fanelli, Jason (June 28, 2023). "AEW: Fight Forever Review - A Midcard Debut". GameSpot . Retrieved June 28, 2023. The best of the best from the AEW talent roster means players can look forward to playing as some of the most legendary wrestlers to enter the ring plus all-new, high-flying AEW talent! AEW: Fight Forever combine nostalgic, arcade-wrestler feel with innovative AEW finishers and tandem offense moves! There’s a lot of fun to be had with AEW: Fight Forever, especially if you’ve got a few mates and a few spare pads.With so long to get things right, have Yukes and AEW pulled off the perfect run in? Or will Fight Forever go down in the history books alongside the infamously bad Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match? Fishman, Scott (June 22, 2023). "AEW SVP Nik Sobic & THQ Nordic Producer David Knudsen Break Down 'AEW Fight Forever' Video Game (Exclusive)". Se Scoops | Wrestling News, Results & Interviews . Retrieved June 24, 2023.

Players can choose from a Ranked Match, a Casual Match or a Private match, the latter allowing them to play with people in their party. Later that month, Hiromi Furuta, senior producer at Yuke's, stated that WWF No Mercy was a key influence due to its popularity with fans of the genre, and that Fight Forever was not intended to rival the WWE 2K series. [7] In June 2021, the first in-development gameplay video was released, including the reveal of Darby Allin. In September, another short gameplay video featuring Jungle Boy was released. [8] On September 20, 2021, AEW announced a partnership with the Owen Hart Foundation to preserve the legacy of Owen Hart, which included an appearance in the forthcoming console game. This would mark Hart's first appearance in a video game since 2004 in Showdown: Legends of Wrestling, which was released by Acclaim. [9] In February 2022, Kenny Omega stated that the game would feature cross-platform play. [10] However, only cross-generation play was available at launch, with PS4 players able to connect with PS5 players, and Xbox One players being to interact with Xbox Series X/S players. [11] All Elite Wrestling's New Game Is Named After A Crowd Chant And That's Too Sweet". Kotaku. April 21, 2022 . Retrieved July 3, 2022. Harradence, Michael (November 24, 2020). "WWF No Mercy Cited As Key Inspiration For Upcoming AEW PS4, PS5 Title By Producer". PlayStation Universe . Retrieved May 20, 2023. The Elite Edition of AEW Fight Forever will come with a 24 hours EarlyAccess, making the game available June 28. The Early Access of the Elite Edition is available for the consolesonly. AEW Fight Forever Game Features Official Game InfoThe talent roster combines the biggest legends to enter the ring plus brand new, high-flying AEW stars! Appealing to old-school fans is critical when it comes to sales of wrestling games, which is why WWE repeatedly crams its sim offerings, and more offbeat efforts such as WWE 2K Battlegrounds, full of famous names from yesteryear. Between matches you can carry out various activities to replenish stats like energy and mood, or accrue money and skill points. Skill points are only useful if you’re using a created wrestler, though. Sadly, it is looking unlikely AEW will put out a second game to right these wrongs, which is a shame as there were some diamonds in the rough that could have been polished up into something special.

Wide range of customization modes: wrestler attire and appearance, move sets, entrances, teams, and arenas While its roster is limited, AEW Fight Forever does squeeze in a few noteworthy icons, such as Jericho and the Hardyz – although frustratingly, Matt Hardy is only available as DLC. Former WCW world champion Sting debuted in 2020 and is included, as is former WWE monster The Big Show – under his real name of Paul Wight.

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Combines nostalgic arcade wrestling feel with innovative All Elite Wrestling finishers and offensive moves Kenny Omega Confirms AEW: Fight Forever's Publisher | Fightful News". www.fightful.com . Retrieved July 3, 2022. Fight Forever isn’t an ugly game, but it’s hard to say it looks good either. Wrestler models range from very competent to flat out awful, and a lot of them just look wildly out of proportion, especially on the match setup screen. Onlinecooperative multiplayer, with Tag team matches featuring a sequence of team maneuvers performed with simple commands.

Developed by acclaimed wrestling game developer Yuke’s, AEW Fight Forever is the first video game officially licensed by All Elite Wrestling.

What is here is OK, but it does feel a little bit… sparse, and the absence of a belt creator in 2023 is unforgivable.