And although there are some interesting match types included here, such as barbed wire and exploding death matches, there are also some frustrating omissions, such as triple threat and ladder matches.
The presentation overall is extremely sparse and the menu system can be clunky. Some key features you’ve probably grown accustomed to are missing. That’s not to say that FPWW is perfect, because it isn’t. But if you want an authentic in-ring wrestling game, then Fire Pro Wrestling World is for you. If you want an engaging first-person backstage experience or all the glitz and glamour of a WWE-produced wrestler entrance, you’re not going to find it here. But with FPWW, it’s made abundantly clear that wrestling is the first priority. With the 2K series, it can sometimes feel like the first focus is on the bells and whistles, and the wrestling is secondary. And while bells and whistles are important, they don’t really matter if the core gameplay is bad. The answer? It’s because the wrestling is so damn good.Īt its core, what is a wrestling game? It’s essentially a match between two competitors where they strike, grapple and wrestle each other until someone is declared victorious. But that just begs the question, what is the appeal of the Fire Pro Wrestling franchise? What does it do so well to earn the cult following it has earned? Why should I give it a shot if I already enjoy the 2K series? And sure, the gameplay can feel frustrating if you rush into your first match without first tackling the included tutorial mode.īut all that doesn’t mean that FPW isn’t for everyone. Sure, if all you know is the 2K series and go into FPWW blind without any backstory, at first glance it can seem cartoony and limited compared to the current-gen polish of the 2K series. It’s so good, in fact, that even if you are head over heels in love with the WWE 2K series, Fire Pro Wrestling World is such a completely different experience that there is room in your library for both games.įPW’s lack of popularity has led to a common belief among both fans and non-fans of the series that FPW “isn’t for everyone.” I think that’s nonsense. It doesn’t have a cult following for no reason. And that’s a shame because it’s a very good game. It’s a niche game for a niche sport, which makes it not at all surprising that the game has failed to catch on in North America the same way it has worldwide. FPW is one of those franchises where it seems only hardcore fans are aware of its existence, reminiscent of the Out of the Park Baseball franchise before MLB signed on to the project. Fire Pro Wrestling World was released to the world back in July 2017, making this the fourth consecutive decade with a Fire Pro Wrestling release.
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