AEW Fight Forever: 5 Things It Does Better Than WWE 2K23 (And 5 It Doesn’t!)

2. DOES: Zippy Arcade Gameplay

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One of the biggest complaints about WWE games over the past decade or so is how convoluted they've become. Gameplay relies on learning tricky contextual actions quickly, but some of the most fun spots and moves aren't exactly easy to pull off. Ready for some good news? AEW's game simplifies that.

It's easier to see the best bumps, and to trigger reversals. Being able to map those to the face buttons for easier timing means there's something for every skill level - why should younger or less-experienced players suffer when playing against better-skilled gamers? That'd be daft.

Overall, the zip to Fight Forever's gameplay makes it a winner for those who favour old-school arcade action. Matches typically last anywhere between 5-10 minutes (10 mins is a long one in this game!), and that pick-up-and-play style will suit some better than WWE 2K's slower, simulation-based pace.

AEW's game plays more like a standard fighter/brawler than 2K23, and that's a good thing.

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.