
80
While not perfect and sorely lacking playable female characters, RetroMania Wrestling is an enjoyable, feature-packed love-letter to the late 80’s and early 90’s era of wrestling videogames and the WWF in general.
90
Retromania Wrestling is a brilliant throwback to the 90’s when wrestling games were simple and fun, and it ticks all the right boxes. The art style is fantastic and I had so much fun playing it. If you are a wrestling fan you must grab this – you will not be disappointed!
50
RetroMania Wrestling is a game designed with a very specific type of professional wrestling fan in mind, and those individuals may be able to enjoy it for what it is. It has a nice selection of arenas and a small but decent roster. The biggest problems with RetroMania Wrestling are its lack of content and high price point, but maybe future updates will make it a more fully-featured game that matches its asking price.
10
This is a great retro wrestling arcade game, I only wish they would have a bigger team help them improve the time for each dlc and build on the game but perhaps for the sequel. But the Team who have made this are very dedicated to the genre and recreating the original game it is based on.
9
Great old school wrestling game!!! Constantly adding content and features and improving gameplay, presentation, etc.
10
Do you like bone-crunching bodyslams? RetroMania Wrestling's got 'em! Do you like high-flying moves off the top rope? RetroMania Wrestling's got 'em! Do you like Tornado Tag Team matches in a STEEL CAGE? That's right! RetroMania Wrestling's got 'em! Piledrive your competition into oblivion as you fight for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship Belt! YEAH!Challenge your friends in local multiplayer with up to 8 players on a single console! THAT'S INCREDIBLE! Play through RetroMania Wrestling's kick-ass single player Story Mode that allows you to play as a family-friendly face, a misunderstood heel or Sweden! AWESOME! Compete in a variety of matches and face off against "The National Treasure" Nick Aldis for the 10 Pounds of Gold NWA World Heavyweight Belt! Then defend the belt in a second series of matches to prove that you are the true Champion! WOW!Did somebody say Retro Rumble? That's right! RetroMania Wrestling has a Royal Rumble-inspired mode that allows you to battle up to 16 wrestlers! You can pin 'em, make 'em submit or you can even throw your competition out of the ring to eliminate 'em! The last man standing in the ring of the Retro Rumble is the victor! FAR OUT!Do you like variety? RetroMania Wrestling's got you covered! 19 wrestlers from different eras and organizations with their own unique move sets, including each wrestler's personal signature and finishing moves! Play as Hawk and Animal from the legendary tag team the Road Warriors, Nikita Koloff, Chris Bey, the Blue World Order's Hollywood Nova, Blue Meanie and Big Stevie Cool, James Storm, Warhorse and more! TOTALLY RAD!Compete in dozens of match variations in 21 different arenas! You can go one on one in the RetroMania Warehouse! Compete in a 3-way match at the beach! How about a slobberknocker in Tommy Dreamer's House of Hardcore arena? Or maybe a Fatal Four-Way in a steel cage in Warhorse's heavy metal music-inspired arena, complete with a headbanging skeleton Death Metal band, dancing demon babes in suspended cages and a pit of fire to remind that you're wrestling in HELL! AMAZING!BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!That's right! There's more to come in future DLC content! The next installment hits Steam and consoles September 13, and it is completely packed full of features! SIX new wrestlers, including Ax and Smash of the fan favorite Tag Team Demolition, Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson of the Rock 'n Roll Express and making his very first appearance in a wrestling video game, Magnum T.A.! But I thought you said SIX new wrestlers? That's only five. What gives?That's right! There's still one wrestler who is yet-to-be revealed! COWABUNGA!But that's not all. This DLC also boasts THREE new arenas, TWO all-new game modes, including House Show AND a 16-Man bracket-style Tournament, a wrestler edit mode that allows you to change the colors of every wrestlers' in-ring AND entrance attires to your liking, TWO new Championship Belts - Tag Team AND the RetroMania World Title - AND MORE! HOLY $#@%!RetroMania Wrestling brings 90's arcade action to your home consoles and PC! It's the best damn wrestling game on both sides of the Mississippi, and that ain't no hyperbole! For just a measly $30, you can't afford to miss out on this game! $30? That's right! That's less than a tank of gas. And what would you rather have, a full tank of gas so you can drive to your stupid boring job that's dumb and stupid OR the game that has revitalized the wrestling genre and single-handedly saved the entire video game industry as we know it!So stop wasting time and check out the game that everybody's playing - RetroMania Wrestling! It didn't invent the wrestling game genre, but it sure as Hell perfected it! And it also invented it, too!
RetroMania Wrestling
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Mar 23, 2021
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May 20, 2021
90
Retromania Wrestling is a brilliant throwback to the 90’s when wrestling games were simple and fun, and it ticks all the right boxes. The art style is fantastic and I had so much fun playing it. If you are a wrestling fan you must grab this – you will not be disappointed!
May 24, 2021
80
While not perfect and sorely lacking playable female characters, RetroMania Wrestling is an enjoyable, feature-packed love-letter to the late 80’s and early 90’s era of wrestling videogames and the WWF in general.
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Jun 24, 2025
10
This is a great retro wrestling arcade game, I only wish they would have a bigger team help them improve the time for each dlc and build on the game but perhaps for the sequel. But the Team who have made this are very dedicated to the genre and recreating the original game it is based on.
Apr 20, 2025
10
Do you like bone-crunching bodyslams? RetroMania Wrestling's got 'em! Do you like high-flying moves off the top rope? RetroMania Wrestling's got 'em! Do you like Tornado Tag Team matches in a STEEL CAGE? That's right! RetroMania Wrestling's got 'em! Piledrive your competition into oblivion as you fight for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship Belt! YEAH!Challenge your friends in local multiplayer with up to 8 players on a single console! THAT'S INCREDIBLE! Play through RetroMania Wrestling's kick-ass single player Story Mode that allows you to play as a family-friendly face, a misunderstood heel or Sweden! AWESOME! Compete in a variety of matches and face off against "The National Treasure" Nick Aldis for the 10 Pounds of Gold NWA World Heavyweight Belt! Then defend the belt in a second series of matches to prove that you are the true Champion! WOW!Did somebody say Retro Rumble? That's right! RetroMania Wrestling has a Royal Rumble-inspired mode that allows you to battle up to 16 wrestlers! You can pin 'em, make 'em submit or you can even throw your competition out of the ring to eliminate 'em! The last man standing in the ring of the Retro Rumble is the victor! FAR OUT!Do you like variety? RetroMania Wrestling's got you covered! 19 wrestlers from different eras and organizations with their own unique move sets, including each wrestler's personal signature and finishing moves! Play as Hawk and Animal from the legendary tag team the Road Warriors, Nikita Koloff, Chris Bey, the Blue World Order's Hollywood Nova, Blue Meanie and Big Stevie Cool, James Storm, Warhorse and more! TOTALLY RAD!Compete in dozens of match variations in 21 different arenas! You can go one on one in the RetroMania Warehouse! Compete in a 3-way match at the beach! How about a slobberknocker in Tommy Dreamer's House of Hardcore arena? Or maybe a Fatal Four-Way in a steel cage in Warhorse's heavy metal music-inspired arena, complete with a headbanging skeleton Death Metal band, dancing demon babes in suspended cages and a pit of fire to remind that you're wrestling in HELL! AMAZING!BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!That's right! There's more to come in future DLC content! The next installment hits Steam and consoles September 13, and it is completely packed full of features! SIX new wrestlers, including Ax and Smash of the fan favorite Tag Team Demolition, Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson of the Rock 'n Roll Express and making his very first appearance in a wrestling video game, Magnum T.A.! But I thought you said SIX new wrestlers? That's only five. What gives?That's right! There's still one wrestler who is yet-to-be revealed! COWABUNGA!But that's not all. This DLC also boasts THREE new arenas, TWO all-new game modes, including House Show AND a 16-Man bracket-style Tournament, a wrestler edit mode that allows you to change the colors of every wrestlers' in-ring AND entrance attires to your liking, TWO new Championship Belts - Tag Team AND the RetroMania World Title - AND MORE! HOLY $#@%!RetroMania Wrestling brings 90's arcade action to your home consoles and PC! It's the best damn wrestling game on both sides of the Mississippi, and that ain't no hyperbole! For just a measly $30, you can't afford to miss out on this game! $30? That's right! That's less than a tank of gas. And what would you rather have, a full tank of gas so you can drive to your stupid boring job that's dumb and stupid OR the game that has revitalized the wrestling genre and single-handedly saved the entire video game industry as we know it!So stop wasting time and check out the game that everybody's playing - RetroMania Wrestling! It didn't invent the wrestling game genre, but it sure as Hell perfected it! And it also invented it, too!
Mar 25, 2021
78
RetroMania Wrestling is the perfect sequel to a classic. Not only does it maintain the essence of WWF Wrestlefest but it also develops the mechanics adding depth and strategy. Although there are a ton of gameplay options, the lack of online play and the niche roster may discourage some players. However, even with few missing elements, this is one of the best wrestling games currently available and a must for fans of the sport.
Mar 24, 2021
70
Perhaps the initial asking price is a bit high, then - we think $19.99 would have been the sweet spot for RetroMania Wrestling at launch - but it's still nevertheless an enjoyable game. The art style is fantastic, the gameplay is classic 90s style fun, and you can tell it's been made by people who really love the business of professional wrestling. It's not going to replace WWE 2K's series for casual fans, but hardcore wrestling aficionados might just fall in love with it.
Apr 22, 2021
50
RetroMania Wrestling is a game designed with a very specific type of professional wrestling fan in mind, and those individuals may be able to enjoy it for what it is. It has a nice selection of arenas and a small but decent roster. The biggest problems with RetroMania Wrestling are its lack of content and high price point, but maybe future updates will make it a more fully-featured game that matches its asking price.
May 18, 2025
9
Great old school wrestling game!!! Constantly adding content and features and improving gameplay, presentation, etc.
Mar 25, 2021
9
RetroMania Wrestling is a breath of nostalgia reminding me of the great wrestling games over the years. While fans of Wrestlefest and other Technos greats will see the similarity in design quickly it nods to many more wrestling games of the past. As a fan of Mat Mania in the arcade as well as many others over the years. There’s a lot to offer here and RetroSoft is tossing around ideas for more modes and such as well as coming soon wrestlers. For what this game is, and indie developed wrestling game dating back to 10 years ago to a fast track development in about 2 years time, it’s simply a must have for fans of all the wrestling games of my generation. Wrestling isn’t what is was back in the early days of Wrestlemania and the decades to follow. Over time the huge stars and excitement of the wrestling scene became watered down and so did the games. RetroMania Wrestling I ripped through all the achievements in a couple hours as a veteran of button smashing and up, down, left right formula master. I love the CPU vs CPU vs matches and found my favorite Character the Big Meanie can dominate the squared circle for those who may struggle with the retro control. In my mind this game is exactly what it should be and I’m excited to see what the RetroSoft team has in store in the future for its fans. Fans must rumble on over to the Xbox digital games store and smash the buy button like you just put your opponent in a figure 4 leg lock. Well done RetroSoft well done indeed….
Mar 29, 2021
8
Great gameplay, however the lack of an extensive roster and create a wrestler knocks it down a couple of notches.
Mar 25, 2021
8
Retrosoft Studios "RetroMania Wrestling" Might be the best wrestling game in over a Decade. Highly recommend this for fans of Retro wrestlign games.
SummaryRetroMania Wrestling is the official sequel to the classic arcade game Wrestlefest that was released in 1991 by Technos of Japan. RetroMania Wrestling will be a "pick up and play" arcade wrestling game with beautiful 2D sprites, incredible backgrounds and fast-paced arcade style game play. * 12 16 Unique, distinct playable wrestlers at... Read More
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Initial Release Date:Mar 23, 2021
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