Remembering the Good Old Days

I love wrestling.  I love video games. When I was a kid, playing wrestling video games was like stepping into paradise. My Journey of Wrestling The “Smackdown vs Raw” series was my playground, where I spent hours building dream matchups and playing out my wildest stories. The best part? General Manager mode, where I got to run the show, decide who wrestled whom, and even plan the big events.

GM mode was amazing because I could do whatever I wanted. I had a budget to buy wrestlers, could create segments to boost match ratings, and got to experiment with different ideas. It was like being in charge of my very own wrestling promotion, and I played it endlessly.

But, as time went by, I stopped playing wrestling games. The newer games from the 2K series just didn’t click with me, and I missed the older ones. I thought my wrestling video game days were over—until I found “Journey of Wrestling.”

A New Game with Classic Vibes

“Journey of Wrestling” is like a love letter to those classic wrestling games. It’s a booking simulator that lets you run a wrestling promotion. You get to organize shows, plan Pay-Per-View events, and make all the important decisions. It’s like a big wrestling sandbox, and I felt like a kid again when I started playing.

The best part? Experience the no-cost trial, where you’re invited to explore every nook and cranny without cracking open your wallet. However, you’d be remiss not to embrace the premium version; it’s an absolute treasure trove. For a mere $15, you unlock a cornucopia of features. Construct as many teams as your heart desires, scrutinize your combat prowess with detailed rankings, conduct several campaigns simultaneously, and even gather your comrades for some old-fashioned local multiplayer mayhem. You can go all out and build the ultimate wrestling promotion.

A Game That Welcomes New Players

If you’ve never dabbled in a booking simulator, don’t fret. “Journey of Wrestling” provides a smooth on-ramp with its tutorial mode. This guide walks you through the essentials: how to craft matches, weave compelling storylines, and ensure the spectators are having a blast. Already a seasoned booking pro? Feel free to skip the tutorial and dive right into the fray.

What’s really cool about this game is its staggering variety. You can select from a buffet of scenarios, each with a distinct flavor. Want to run WWE? It’s yours to command. Prefer AEW or Impact Wrestling? That’s an option too. You can revisit the legendary Monday Night Wars or take charge of wrestling promotions from the good old days. The options are endless, so you can always find something that captures your interest.

My Journey of Wrestling

When I started my journey in “Journey of Wrestling,” I was like a kid in a candy store. I decided to create my own version of AEW, called “Caro’s All Elite Wrestling Simulator,” and see where my imagination would take me. The first Pay-Per-View event I booked was Double or Nothing, and I had a blast.

I put together some wild matches, like Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston in a killer opening match, Brian Pillman Jr. winning the FTW Championship in a Casino Battle Royale, and Kenny Omega and Orange Cassidy going all out in an exploding barbed wire deathmatch. I even made Cody Rhodes lose a Chuck E Cheese Brawl match against Death Triangle. The sheer madness is what made it a blast.

What I really liked about “Journey of Wrestling” is that it gives you the freedom to be as imaginative as you like. You can make up your own stories, create new titles, and even come up with weird match stipulations. I turned the Young Bucks against each other, made up a title called the A E S T H E T I C championship (only defendable in Stadium Stampede matches), and let a 130-man battle royal main event be my version of AEW Dynamite.

Conclusion

If you like wrestling and video games, you should try “Journey of Wrestling.” It has a throwback vibe, tons of customization, and infinite ways to create your own wrestling stories. Whether you’ve been into wrestling for years or you’re just after a new game to try, give it a whirl. You might find yourself hooked.

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