Big Bang Pro Wrestling

Big Bang Pro Wrestling

March 30, 2022

ActionFighting Nintendo Switch

It&s;s about to pop off! Muscle-bound wrestlers take the stage for a bombastic all-out brawl! Easy controls allow you to pull off sick and devastating special moves from the push of a button! &s;-10 fighters to choose from including fledging newbies, masked wrestlers, and hulking heavyweights! The ring is calling …

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62.8

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Critic Reviews (12)

Alex Richards Last Word on Gaming Mar 2022
40.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

20.0

"I appreciate some of what Big Bang Pro Wrestling brings to the table. It is a retro port that wears its influences on its sleeve. The characters and designs look really good and the layout makes it feel like I’m …"

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Andrew Camac WayTooManyGames Mar 2022
50.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

35.0

"Big Bang Pro Wrestling is a curiosity from the Neo Geo Pocket Color. While it looks nice, it hasn&s;t aged quite as well as previous releases on the Neo Geo Pocket Colour Selection Volume 1 or the more recent SNK …"

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Andrew Thornton Hey Poor Player Mar 2022
60.0 /100

"Big Bang Pro Wrestling looks great, and parts of it hold up really well, even 22 years after its initial release. Its gameplay is a somewhat odd mix of simple mechanics, which require a bit too precise of timing and …"

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Curtis Russell Sports Gamers Online Mar 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

30.0

"Big Bang Pro Wrestling is a simple retro 16-bit game that will frustrate modern players. However, a very tiny screen and a grappling system that can leave you wondering how to possibly win matches are only minor complaints. And with …"

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Dan Laframboise Rapid Reviews UK Mar 2022
50.0 /100

"Big Bang Pro Wrestling for the Nintendo Switch is a port from the original game first released for the Neo Geo Pocket Color way back on November 23rd, 2000 in Japan."

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Donghun Lee IGN Korea Mar 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"Big Bang Pro Wrestling can be played with two action buttons combined with any of the four directions. These button combinations bring back the styles of a retro video game. Story is as simple as a hero trying to fight …"

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Jeremy Peeples Hardcore Gamer Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Big Bang Pro Wrestling offers a fantastic portable wrestling game experience that feels right at home on the Switch. There aren&s;t many 8-bit-style wrestling games on the platform, with only Pro Wrestling available via the Switch Online service and no …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Mar 2022
59.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

20.0

"The NeoGeo Pocket conversions coming to Switch are always a bit fascinating and tend to be a surprise in some way, with a few of them having been stand-outs as not just great representatives from that surprisingly-powerful system but just …"

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Pablo Camargo NintendoBoy Mar 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

25.0

"Big Bang Pro Wrestling is a clear product of its time. Perhaps back in the day it might have been a good pick for wrestling fans who would like to see their favorite sport in a a portable playable version, …"

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Roger Reichardt The Gamerheads Podcast Mar 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

60.0

"What Big Bang Pro Wrestling does well, it does very well. The detail in each character and animation is impressive, especially for a game that was initially released on a handheld system over twenty years ago. More options for wrestlers …"

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Spencer Legacy MonsterVine Mar 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Big Bang Pro Wrestling is another neat little NEO GEO Pocket game on the Switch. It’s not as full of content as previous offerings, but what’s here is fun enough to keep wrestling fans or NEO GEO fans entertained for …"

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Tyler Treese PlayStation LifeStyle Mar 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

20.0

"It’s still a bit difficult to get into at times due to its limited control scheme, but it more than pulls its weight considering the technical limitations at play."

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