Fire Pro Wrestling Returns - Great Game

I’m going to expand this blog a little bit to include wrestling video games.  So the first one I’m going to profile is Fire Pro Wrestling Returns  for the PS2.  Before you ask yes this game was release back in November of 2007 in the US and in 2005 in Japan.

Fire Pro is one of those games that you either love or hate right of the bat. If your looking for a game based on graphics,  then you’ll just pass this one by which is really sad.  What it lacks in graphics makes up in game play and fun.  I’ve had the game for six months already and still play it once or twice a week just based on the fun factor, and the ability to create your own wrestler keeps me coming back for more.  I spend hours alone on creating new wrestlers to put in there against each other for supremacy.  I have several other wrestling games that I only play for about a month or less and then it’s gathering dust on my book shelf.

 It’s not a button masher like some other games, it’s all about timing and precision. And with several different types of matches and tournament styles play,  it really doesn’t seem to get old.  If keep your eyes open,  you might just see some familiar faces from the wrestling world, just with different names.  This is where the edit mode comes in handy you can go in a correct the names.


If you are looking for a game just to have fun with, this is one. And for only $19.99 and under, how can you go wrong.

Graphics: 2 out of 5
Not the greatest graphics and if really does look like a high powered 16 bit game,  but there is so much more to the game than the  graphics. This game proves 3d doesn’t mean better.

Gameplay:  4 out of 5
For me this game has yet to get old,  I keep learning more and more about it every time I play.  All the different types of matches, it’s deep custom wrestling creator and all the different game play modes keep this game fresh and enjoyable.

Overall 4 out of 5