The game drips with reverence and respect for the sport’s history and bleeds into the characters inhabiting the world. Wrestling legends like “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Jake “The Snake” Roberts are deified with massive statues scattered across the land. That’s not to say there isn’t any real-world influence. From other grapplers to robots and stuffed rats, nothing is safe from being power bombed or elbow-dropped. Matches can break out anywhere, anytime, against anything.

Forgoing the portrayal of gritty, realistic regional wrestling promotions, Mega Cat opts for the vibe of a kid smashing together toys in their living room. WrestleQuest’s aesthetics took some getting used to, but I find the overall tone of its wrestling-forward world refreshing. While I harbor a handful of gripes, what I’ve played in a few hours has convinced me to buy a ticket to see Mega Cat Studio’s full match card. As an avid wrestling fan, I’ve been excited to try this unconventional RPG take on my favorite form of sports entertainment.

With only a few weeks until the bell rings and WrestleQuest runs wild into the hands of the public, I’ve been allowed to lace up my wrasslin boots and take on the game’s opening hours.

Instaling WrestleQuest