SLAMMED! Demo

Wrestling can be a very entertaining sport in some cases, especially if you are aware of the fact that it is scripted and the whole point is to have fun watching people throw each other in a ring. Sometimes the spectacle can go a bit too far to remain enjoyable, but it depends on how willing you are to let things slide. Hence, it’s not easy to be a performer, especially if you want to make it to the top.

SLAMMED! is a text-based adventure game with role-playing elements, in which your ultimate goal is to become a wrestling star and gather as many fans as possible. You can customize most things about your fighter’s persona and skills, as well as decide on whether to follow the script or change things in the middle of the fight to surprise your opponent or really put on a memorable show.

To begin with, there are a few things you must decide on in the beginning when it comes to your fighter, such as name, fighting style and gender. Almost everything is left up to you, including the sexual orientation, so the story can follow a multitude of paths on its way to conclusion. Multiple playthroughs are a must if you want to see everything the game has to offer in terms of plot, and the experience is fun enough for this not to become repetitive.

Since wrestlers are defined by the size of their fan base, it’s important to always be liked by the crowds, and there are many ways you can achieve this. You can focus on a variety of skills in order to always be in the spotlight, and there are many different ways to become a star. Thus, whether you want to be a skilled fighter or more of a show off with great promo skills, the game allows you to pick the desired path.

Lastly, you can also pursue friendships or romantic relationships along the way, since there are multiple possible partners available along the way. There are no limitations in terms of sexual orientation, so you can have pretty much anyone you want. The lack of graphics rarely has an effect on the atmosphere, except maybe if you are not a fan of reading in general.

Although it may not be everyone’s cup of tea because of the text-based interface, SLAMMED! is still a great choice for the fans of the genre and of wrestling as a sport. Thus, you can really get a lot of enjoyment out of the game if you give it a chance.