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Retro RPGs meet the world of pro wrestling in WrestleQuest, releasing this AugustTake turns powerbombing
Take turns powerbombing
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You might have recognised some of those tiny pixel people since WrestleQuest features real-life wrestling icons - from André The Giant to Randy “Macho Man” Savage - who you can meet, fight, and then summon in combat. Those turn-based fights get some extra flare with something called the hype-metre, which measures the audience’s enthusiasm while you’re in the ring. Repeat too many moves; they’ll get bored and buff your enemies. Take advantage of tag-team combos and such; they’ll be entertained.
Rachelinterviewed the developersfrom Mega Cat during this year’s PAX East where the team talked about exploring pro wrestling culture as a whole, rather than just the flashy ring fights you might see on the telly box. That includes some “hard to discuss” subjects such as substance abuse, although the old-school RPG zaniness is still intact with wild monsters, unreal worlds, and over-the-top fight moves.
All your usual RPG bits are here too, which includes levelling up, managing a spandexed party, and helping out strangers with side quests.
WrestleQuest comes out on August 8th for PC viaSteamandThe Humble Storeand consoles. There’s also a free demo available to try out now. August happily looks like a fun time for turn-based throwbacks between this andSea Of Stars.
