Abstract: When THQ introduced WWE All Stars to consoles earlier this year, it brought in a new breed of wrestling game that reminded us of such arcade-style affairs as WWF Wrestlemania: The Arcade Game and Wrestlefest. They focused less on the “realism” if you can...
Abstract: For the last twenty-five years I have not been the least bit interested in professional wrestling. To me, Steve Austin has always been the Six Million Dollar Man, not some "Stone Cold" guy, and whenever my cohorts asked me what "The Rock" was cooking, ...
Signature moves and finishers pack an awesome punch, Great roster of WWE superstars past and present, Basics are easy to grasp, Dramatic match intros use archival WWE footage.
Finicky reversal timing, Frequent and lengthy loading screens, No tutorial for trickier elements, Some unintentionally bizarre actions.
WWE All Stars pumps up the action and the stars of professional wrestling, delivering an entertaining experience in spite of its limitations. ...
Abstract: Arcade-style, simplified takes on a sport can be very fun. NBA Jam did it with basketball, and WWF Wrestlemania: The Arcade Game did likewise for pro wrestling. WWE All Stars tries to do the same thing today, and mostly succeeds. Matches are played sim...
Abstract: For a while now THQ’s Wrestling titles featuring the WWE license have been all about making wrestling, something that is actually scripted, appear realistic and gritty. While they’ve not shied away from camping up some areas like character creation and...
Abstract: There is a certain stigma regarding the world of professional wrestling. Fans are dedicated and loyal, viewing the sport as a form of art. People who are not fans often describe it as barbaric, over the top, and filled with unrealistic, larger-than-lif...
Abstract: With such a credible cast of Superstars and Legends, one can appreciate the “what if” nature of WWE All Stars. Finally answering the question of whether Hogan could beat Cena and pitting Andre the Giant versus the Big Show, THQ San Diego satisfies die...
WWE All Stars is fun -- I enjoy the cartoony colors, crazy moves and ability to just jump in and play -- but it has plenty to improve on for next time. A detailed tutorial is needed, the modes and matches tend to all feel the same, and online should be...
Abstract: When you think of spin-off material, you probably think of things like Star Wars: The Clone Wars or Rayman: Raving Rabbids. These series have taken a small part of what made their source material so memorable and turned it into something that became po...
