AEW: Fight Forever Review
The new kid on the wrestling block is here with its debut game AEW: Fight Forever. From all the footage, it’s clear how it’s never meant to compete with the simulation aspect of WWE 2K23. Instead, this is a throwback to the arcade-style play of AKI-developed video games such as WWF WrestleMania 2000 and WWF No Mercy. It succeeds for the most part, but the three-year development cycle has also resulted in a rather dated game.
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Developed by Yuke’s – the masterminds behind the WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw series – AEW: Fight Forever captures the frenetic and manic energy of a pro wrestling match. Each competitor has their own specific style and unique set of moves – including signature and special moves. And yes, Orange Cassidy has his own “Sloth Mode” where he puts his hands in his pocket and performs his low effort move set. Without a shadow of a doubt, the high-flyers such as Penta and Rey Fénix are the standouts here, since their explosive energy, flips, and devil-may-care attitude will make them firm favourites with any player.
Much like No Mercy, the gameplay mechanics are simple and easy to master. It’s also been expanded in a way that allows for chain wrestling and terrific counters. It’s the kind of system where newcomers can pick up the basics quickly, while more experienced players can delve into the deeper aspects of it. Undoubtedly, this lends to a fun party game as anyone can easily jump in and have a good time, while the more experienced players will pour time into this and become suplex machines.
Even though it feels like AEW boasts the widest array of gimmick match types on its weekly shows, the same cannot be said about AEW: Fight Forever. There are
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