GamesRadar+ Verdict
Pros
- +
The editing options
- +
The huge roster
- +
The strategy
Cons
- -
The precision
- -
The perspective
- -
Ambiguous editing
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Nov 21, 2007
Fire Pro Wrestling Returns is quite different from the average bear hug. For starters, the graphics are seriously old-school. But those shallow graphics mask an almost stupidly deep game. Japan's virtual grappling sensation offers over a dozen unique rosters comprising more than 300 wrestlers ready to gouge, suplex and lock up with the competition. Most wrestlers will be instantly recognizable to hardcore fans despite their name changes. Blood Love? Bret Hart's doppelganger. Kerry? That's Terry Funk, to you.
If the world's most robust roster isn't enticing enough, FPW Returns features editing options to create wrestlers, title belts, federations, referees and more. Players belonging to their own wrestling league can even design their own ring from scratch, from the logo and apron all the way to turnbuckle pads. Unfortunately, despite FPWR's seemingly limitless options, most menus offer no hints as to their purpose, so it will take most players some time to figure out how to bring their creations to life.
More info
Genre | Sports |
Description | It's well-suited to wrestling fans, especially considering the reasonable price tag. Everyone else may just have to tap out, though. |
Platform | "PS2" |
US censor rating | "Teen" |
UK censor rating | "Rating Pending" |
Release date | 1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK) |
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