Wrestlefest
SCORE: 64
When I was younger I wanted to be a professional wrestler. I had the athleticism, presence, and personality. People who meet me to this day comment on how I have a performers personality and presence. Some tell me I need to go be an actor, or some other form of performer. So in some ways I can relate to professional wrestlers.
I also played Wrestlefest in the arcade to death. This is one game that I wanted to play on a home console. For whatever reason it never materialized. That is until recently. Thanks to our friends over at THQ - Wrestlefest is now on the iPhone/iPod Touch platform. This may not be what I was hoping for, but its better than nothing.
The graphics in Wrestlefest look very similar to the old arcade game. I think THQ made a few upgrades, which is definitely welcome. Do not expect to see all of the old wrestlers though. Some are present, but most of them are newer. The core of Wrestlefest is violence. Beat your opponent(s) down until you can pin or submit them.
The sounds in Wrestlefest are off. We have sound bytes with the names of the wrestlers for in ring announcements. Mean Jean will tell us about the match, but the words and his lips do not match. In fact the words finish scrolling and his mouth moves for a bit longer. The music is okay - nothing to write home about.
I purchased Wrestlefest for ninety-nine cents. I feel like I got my moneys worth out of this game. The roster of the wrestlers from the first payment is light. Then for ninety-nine cents we can purchase packs of a few more wrestlers. Unless there is someone in there you really like, there is no reason for multiple purchases.
There is also little reason to replay Wrestlefest once you beat the different modes. The action in Wrestlefest can get repetitive and boring. The on screen joystick and buttons work adequately. I am not really sold on them. I still would prefer to see this game on a home console or 3DS, or even PS Vita.
I wish we could
pay one time and receive all the packs - like other companies do with
episodes of their apps. Certain characters in Wrestlefest have gestures
that families may not appreciate. I won’t let my kids play Wrestlefest
due to some of the content.
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Paul
Graphics: 50%
Sound: 63%
Replay/Extras: 80%
Gameplay: 70%
Family Friendly Factor: 55%
System: iPhone/iPod Touch
Publisher: THQ
Rating: ‘9+’ -9+
{Infrequent/Mild Realistic Violence, Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy
Violence}
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