Welcome to the somewhat chaotic world of Fire Pro Wrestling G, where the grappling is timed, the characters are indistinctly familiar, and the crazy Japanese wrestling spirit is alive and semi-well. With a roster that reads like a who's who of wrestling heroes (albeit with some name changes to avoid litigation), this is a game for the true wrestling connoisseur—or just someone looking to watch pixelated dudes put each other in locks until one gives up or is flung out of the ring like yesterday's leftovers.
Fire Pro Wrestling G operates under a unique system that can only be described as complex—the timed grappling system requires players to channel their inner wrestling strategist rather than just mash buttons like they're trying to swat a fly. Each grapple demands precision, a touch of finesse, and a bit of luck, which is more than you can say for your regular button mashers. You could inadvertently make a championship belt out of your opponent's ego for the sheer thrill of it. In terms of match types, this game ventures beyond your ordinary squabbles and dives into hardcore matches that would make even a barroom brawl look like a tea party. Want a Landmine Death Match? Sure thing! How about an Electric Barbed Wire Cage Match to really spice things up? Just remember to wash your controller because you'll have a lot of chaotic moments coming your way. Creating wrestlers is another delight. The Edit mode is exhaustive, allowing you to customize appearances, move sets, and even AI behavior so perfectly that it could make your head spin faster than a spinning back kick. Unleash your creativity, and soon you could be entering the ring with your emotionally unstable cousin's unique wrestling persona, “The Technical Dreamer.”
Graphics-wise, Fire Pro Wrestling G embraces a 2D sprite style that is charmingly retro and is arguably better than some of the 3D alternatives of the time. Don't expect high-definition portraits of wrestlers flexing sinewy muscles; instead, prepare for a delightful parade of pixels doing their best impersonations of your favorite grapplers. It's not for everyone, but for those who get it, the colorful simplicity brings nostalgia that feels like a warm hug from the '90s. Besides, the animations are surprisingly fluid; when those pixels take down their opponents, their moves read like a nod to the glory days of wrestling, when charisma outweighed realism.
Fire Pro Wrestling G merges strategy, nostalgia, and an overwhelming array of options, making it a must-try for wrestling aficionados or anyone who finds joy in pixelated mayhem. The timed grapples will keep you on your toes—literally, as you’ll be leaping off your couch every time your pixelated warrior takes a hard fall. While criticisms may arise around the learning curve, it’s just like consuming spicy food: the first bite might be shocking, but once you get the hang of it, every match can turn into a thrilling spectacle. In the end, Fire Pro Wrestling G doesn’t just deliver a wrestling experience—it delivers a genuine, chaotic joyride through a world where the only constant is that someone will eventually get dropped on their head. Fans of the genre should take this journey before it slips into the annals of wrestling history. Most importantly, throw your diet out the window because you’ll need the energy to hurl some pixelated jabs and look sharp doing it!