Legends of Wrestlemania

Legends of Wrestlemania for the Playstation 3 and X (see GAMESPOT Review or GAMEPRO Review) isn’t that legendary. Oh, it has the legends of Wrestlemania fame, but the game is a little lacking. It’s not ‘ET the Game’ lacking, but it could’ve been a lot better. Oh, there are some things that will attract wrestling fans, including a pretty impressive roster of classic Wrestlemania wrestlers and old video footage, but the game gets a little boring. Not ET the Game boring, but still boring after a while, which is strange for a fighting/wrestling game.

There is one plus side to the gameplay being so simplistic – pretty much anyone can pick up a controller and play. (Yes, even your grandma who is crazy about the Wii.) For seasoned game players, though, this is going to be a disappointment – unless you really, really like Wrestlemania. (It’s real! Wrestling is real!)

The character models in Legends of Wrestlemania are a little fake, though. This is really pointed out when you go from looking at a video clip of the real wrestler in action then see his cartoon-like character in the Legends of Wrestlemania game. It is kinda catchy, though, so see cartoon versions of your favorite wrestlers of yore. You may get bored, though, no matter how well the characters move.

There are a lot of different modes in the game, and it’s kind of interesting to be able to change the conditions of matches that really happened, but the boring will hit you eventually with this game. It might be after your first match or after your 100th match, but eventually you’ll feel ‘full’ of the game. Still, though, if you’re a Wrestlemania fan, it’s a great game.

If you watched wrestling in the 1980s and 1990s, leave a comment below – either about Legends of Wrestmania the game or your own Wrestlemania memories. Until next time, feel the Hulk-a-mania!