WRESTLEQUEST PRESENTS: A History of Wrestling in Games
Whether it’s excitement, surprise, uncertainty, or hunger, many people have had an outpouring of emotions over the core premise of WrestleQuest—mixing the worlds of pro-wrestling and JRPGs. While this combination may seem strange at first blush, the two share many of the same foundational elements.
Pro-wrestling has always been about more than just the action in the ring. From rivalries and partnerships to in-ring surprises, dramatic reveals, and behind-the-scenes machinations, part of the pageantry of wrestling is its amazing narrative and characters. Naturally, these same elements are the essence of what makes JRPGs great.
Since storytelling and characters are so fundamental to both pro-wrestling and JRPGs, we made sure that WrestleQuest doubles down on these features. With a deep narrative spanning toy continents and playsets, a large playable cast that would make any stable tremble in their tights, and drama that unfolds both inside the ring and behind-the-scenes, the game puts a premium on narrative and characters.
Similarly, both pro-wrestling and JRPGs emphasize unforgettable spectacles. With outrageous costumes, spectacular entrances down the ramp, and incredible acts of athleticism, nothing puts on a show quite like wrestling. Even pro-wrestling moves are meant to be over-the-top and readable from a distance—there’s nothing practical about a powerbomb, but it sure looks awesome!
JRPGs, while notably slower-paced than some other genres, also take pains to amplify the drama for players. From screen-clearing summons and set-piece action sequences to massive boss fights, JRPGs are chalk full of unforgettable moments that stick with the player long after they put the controller down.
These are just a few instances of the shared DNA between pro-wrestling and JRPGs. Fittingly enough, this strange crossover extends to not just JRPGs but to video games in general—turns out, there’s a little wrestling in everything! To learn more, keep your eyes peeled for the WrestleQuest panel on the History of Wrestling in Video Games at 10 AM PT during the Skybound Xpo stream, coming May 20th!
Pro-wrestling has always been about more than just the action in the ring. From rivalries and partnerships to in-ring surprises, dramatic reveals, and behind-the-scenes machinations, part of the pageantry of wrestling is its amazing narrative and characters. Naturally, these same elements are the essence of what makes JRPGs great.
Since storytelling and characters are so fundamental to both pro-wrestling and JRPGs, we made sure that WrestleQuest doubles down on these features. With a deep narrative spanning toy continents and playsets, a large playable cast that would make any stable tremble in their tights, and drama that unfolds both inside the ring and behind-the-scenes, the game puts a premium on narrative and characters.
Similarly, both pro-wrestling and JRPGs emphasize unforgettable spectacles. With outrageous costumes, spectacular entrances down the ramp, and incredible acts of athleticism, nothing puts on a show quite like wrestling. Even pro-wrestling moves are meant to be over-the-top and readable from a distance—there’s nothing practical about a powerbomb, but it sure looks awesome!
JRPGs, while notably slower-paced than some other genres, also take pains to amplify the drama for players. From screen-clearing summons and set-piece action sequences to massive boss fights, JRPGs are chalk full of unforgettable moments that stick with the player long after they put the controller down.
These are just a few instances of the shared DNA between pro-wrestling and JRPGs. Fittingly enough, this strange crossover extends to not just JRPGs but to video games in general—turns out, there’s a little wrestling in everything! To learn more, keep your eyes peeled for the WrestleQuest panel on the History of Wrestling in Video Games at 10 AM PT during the Skybound Xpo stream, coming May 20th!