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Wrestling Empire

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2021

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Quick resume

The lightweight champion of wrestling comes full circle with higher resolution visuals and a smoother frame rate - whilst still retaining the retro style that puts the fun first! Now featuring whole other booking & roaming modes at no extra cost for the biggest Triple Threat in wrestling.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Sport, Fighting

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    Pros

    • Extensive customization and mod support
    • Addictive and replayable career mode
    • Humorous and chaotic gameplay
    • Freedom to roam and create stories
    • Constant updates from developer

    Cons

    • Janky controls and animations
    • Randomness can frustrate skill mastery
    • Limited map size and environments
    • Basic modding requires technical knowledge
    • Graphics are retro and low fidelity

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Expression, Domination.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      5

      "Players have extensive freedom to roam, make decisions, and create their own storylines in career and booking modes."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game offers skill-based combat with strategic elements, but also includes randomness and jank that can limit mastery."

    • Competition
      1

      "Some competitive elements exist such as title matches and ranked fights, but focus is more on personal career progression and sandbox play."

    • Continuation
      5

      "Players report hundreds of hours and high replayability, with addictive career mode and sandbox features encouraging long play sessions."

    • Cooperation
      1

      "Some cooperative elements like tag teams and alliances exist, but gameplay is largely focused on individual player actions."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Extensive character customization, match creation, and mod support enable high player creativity and expression."

    • Domination
      3

      "Players often exert control over others in matches and storylines, including violent dominance and power plays."

    • Escapism
      5

      "The game provides a humorous, chaotic wrestling world that players use to escape real life and enjoy absurd scenarios."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal interest rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players try new moves, strategies, and explore the sandbox environment with emergent gameplay."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Free roam around backstage and city areas encourages discovery, though map size is limited."

    • Expression
      5

      "High degree of avatar customization and modding allows players to express themselves uniquely."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "The game embraces over-the-top wrestling fiction with exaggerated characters and storylines."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Some social interaction and community elements exist, especially via mod sharing and multiplayer, but solo play dominates."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills and stats over time in career mode, learning game mechanics and improving performance."

    • Health
      -5

      "Gameplay is sedentary with no physical activity; injuries are simulated but no real health benefits."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active attention and engagement; matches and career progression demand focus."

    • Intimacy
      -2

      "Limited close social relationships; interactions are mostly superficial or competitive."

    • Leadership
      3

      "Booking mode and managerial roles allow players to lead and manage wrestling promotions."

    • Progression
      4

      "Career mode features item acquisition, title wins, and stat upgrades reflecting progression."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "The game balances chaotic fun with moments of flow, but can also be frustrating due to randomness."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visuals and audio are retro and simple but the chaotic action provides emotional excitement."

    • Status
      2

      "Players gain recognition in-game through titles and popularity, though social status is limited to game context."

    • Story
      4

      "Career mode generates emergent narratives with feuds, alliances, and dramatic events."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players use tactics and planning in matches and booking, though some randomness affects outcomes."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High-risk moves, injuries, and unpredictable events create suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive strong value for money due to extensive content, replayability, and free updates."

    • Violence
      5

      "Enjoyment of combat, destruction, and violent interactions is central to gameplay."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players manage injuries and career risks, striving to avoid failure and stay active."

    Last update: 29/04/2026