After several disappointing wrestling games on Switch, we're looking forward to RetroMania Wrestling. An official sequel to 1991 arcade title WWF Wrestlefest, it was previously confirmed for a February 26th release. Sadly, we'll be waiting a little bit longer before it launches.
It comes down to late certification issues and developers Retrosoft Studios has confirmed this affects all console releases, not just the Switch version. Currently, only the Steam edition is still releasing on February 26th.
Outlining this via a Twitter thread, team lead Mike Hermann offered this statement.
We will most likely have a short delay in the console release of RetroMania Wrestling as we have not yet completed the certification process.
As such, we will be extending the pre-order price of $24.99 into our launch window to give those of you to get the game at the pre-order price who were planning on pre-ordering the game once it was on the eShops and stores. We do not expect the delay to be more than two weeks and we are hopeful that it will be less than that.The Steam version will still be launching as planned on February 26th. Thank you to all of you as we start the launch of the game. Every pre-order gave me reassurance that we were doing something that a lot of people will love to play. We have some cool plans to add more content if the game takes off like I think it will. If at any time you have any questions or concerns, please email me directly at [email protected].
As you might expect, it's not live on the eShop currently, but you can pre-order a Switch digital copy through Retrosoft Studio's website. Normally priced $29.99, early adopters can grab it for $24.99. A Limited Run Games physical release is also confirmed but right now, we're awaiting further details.
Disappointed to see RetroMania Wrestling delayed? Tell us what you think in the comments.
[source nintendoeverything.com, via twitter.com]
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Uh hay I know its off topic but im unsure how to inform staff on here.. thought it was worth know that I'm experince a bug with Rougue Heroes Ruins of Tasos where I cant trancefer my Save data from the Demo every time I try it just closes the game saying a Error occurred. Again sorry its off topic.
I wanna give this a try but $30 is a bit steep. I’ll have to wait and see.
@roboshort You could pre order for $25 on their website, but i feel the same. $15 and I would have been good.
Anyway this is the best thing goin' until the AEW Game unleashes in 2022.
Been waiting for ages for this to be released, kinda lost interest now.
Is there a physical? i vote with my wallet and don't buy digital as i don't want physical to go extinct.
@Brummieendo90 Only a "Code In The Box" version. But there is also a Limited Run version in the works.
https://www.retromaniawrestling.com/preorder.html
@MaxlRoseGNR Thanks mate i might pick up the limited run at some point but their business practice isn't exactly wonderful either.
It looks like an interesting game. In the style of Fire Pro, so it could be fun. Anything is better than WWE 2K20; I know it didn't come to the Switch.
Umm... what’s disappointing about Wrestling Empire?
@MaxlRoseGNR Yeah. I saw the preorder deal. Maybe if reviews come out before it’s released and it’s around an 80 on Metacritic, I’ll consider it, but without reviews, I don’t think I’ll preorder it.
@TryToBeHopeful I think because it looks like a combination of a bare bones game and a cheap WWF No Mecy knock off. It is also a little expensive.
@MaxlRoseGNR I thought that was part of the charm, but you may be right about the price... Wrestling games are not for me, but I tried the demo and it was pretty funny.
$30 for only 16 wrestlers and no CAW feature is lame. I'll wait for a sale or until they actually add more to the game or if they had wrestlers I like. Wrestlers I like includes Bret Hart, Curt Hennig, The Undertaker, Kane, Sting, Brock Lesnar, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Sabu, AJ Styles, DDP, Ken Shamrock, Randy Savage, Hulk Hogan, Big Van Vader, Mabel/Viscera, Abyss, The Hardy Boyz, the Dudley Boys, Haku/Meng, Goldust, Lex Luger, Mankind, Rey Mysterio Jr., Big Show, Ricky the Dragon Steamboat, Edge, Big Boss Man, Eddie Guerrero, Ric Flair, HBK, Steven Regal, John Morrison, Samoa Joe, Raven, Triple H, Kurt Angle, Christian Cage, Yokozuna, Owen Hart, Scott Hall, Scott Steiner, Booker-T, Tajiri, Rick Rude, Savio Vega, and TAKA Michinoku. They don't even need to add every one or even get the license for them, just add a CAW feature with their likeness and finishers in the game and we'll do the rest. So far the only few wrestlers I like in the game are the Road Warriors but that's not enough.
@TryToBeHopeful I don’t understand Nintendo Life’s stance on Wrestling Empire either - everyone should try the demo. Some strange bugs, but a really good game that puts «fun» before looking real.
(Diving back into my long lasting feud with Vince McMahon and Irwin R. Schyster.)
@roboshort That's one benefit of the console version being delayed, we'll get to see its Steam reviews before it launches.
I've been looking forward to this ever since it was brought to my attention a couple of years ago. I've never been into wrestling and hated every wrestling game I've ever played, except for one... Wrestlefest in the arcades. So I've got high expectations for this. If it turns out to be as fun to play as that classic , I have no issue with the price.
@TryToBeHopeful Nothing is the answer. That game is kick-ass
Ah yes... the word delay and switch go hand in hand
@MaxlRoseGNR That wrestling game is pretty fun and it follows more of the aki games on the 64, like wrestlemania 2000
@TryToBeHopeful I love the game, it is fun, it is like wcw vs nwo and wrestlemania 2000 but you can do more,
Their heart is in the right place, but without an Edit (CAW) mode this game is dead in the water to me. They proudly proclaim it to be the official sequel to WrestleFest, but that game had Hulk Hogan and Mr. Perfect in it. This has..a bunch of indy guys no one has ever heard of. I don’t care about playing as any of them.
Wrestling Empire is better than your life, and actually came out when it was supposed to and gets updated regularly. I'm looking forward to Retromania but with the consistent problems they've had it's hard to be excited about future DLC or updates because of the developers Boy Who Cried Wolf history.
@Mgene15 It was delayed on all consoles. They only met the Steam release date despite selling preorders through their own website. The way they choose to operate is odd but without seeing anything on the eShop I wasn't about to pre-order anything direct from them.
@MaxlRoseGNR It's $20 which isn't expensive at all. Especially considering the game has already been updated 3 times since it's Jan 11 release. He added new moves and just posted recently that barbed wire matches are coming.
@Mgene15 dude why are you such a dirtbag troll? Everytime I see you comment it is to upset people and put down there favorite nintendo console I don't understand why the staff let you upset and get on nerves..
@sik187 I wonder if he'll change once he gets out of puberty.
@WiltonRoots people like that never change. they live to get on peoples nerves.
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