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Right, purchased TEW2020 and WMMA5, thanks again everyone.

Right! Seems like 2020 should be the better option longterm. Thanks everyone.

I've played both demos already but I have a difficult time trying to decide which version should I buy. Which version do you think is better?Which version should I buy as my first TEW?

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="shawn michaels" data-cite="shawn michaels" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="49422" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Both games fit the criteria, just in different forms of business. One is WMMA5, where you run a MMA promotion, so based on running a real sport. The other is wrestling and all the entertainment factor upon which it is based. I have played both series since day 1 and I can tell you that WMMA5, the latest release, is the best game of mixed martial arts i've ever played. If you wan't to go straight into action and see time pass by and your decisions affecting the game world quickly, and having to deal with the consequences, you will love it. A great game.<p> </p><p> TEW 2020 on the other hand, is also a ever changing world, but a more complex one, as instead of promoting real fights you are promoting wrestling matches, which include stuff like dealing with gimmicks, storylines, feuds, backstage politics, etc etc. Both games are top notch, both are worth the buy every day of the week, imo, but obviously which one will suit you more will depend on your own tastes.</p><p> </p><p> From what you've said, i think both can have huge replay value for you, i know WMMA5 and TEW 16 have had endless amounts of it for me, and i know the same will happen with TEW 2020. If you're looking for something more complex out of the gate, TEW 2020 is my recommendation. If you can later afford WMMA5 down the road, i also recommend that. The amount of hours I spent in there is a number i've lost count, but all worth it. The same goes for TEW.</p><p> </p><p> So, TL,DR: I recommend both, but whichever you buy first depends on your tastes. TEW is more complex, due to the nature of wrestling, in a good way. WMMA5 is more simple, also in a good way, in the sense that you will see yourself passing in-game months and years faster...and you will want to pass even more.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> You just confirmed me that I definitely want to buy both, and that they both should fit tastes perfectly.. Payday can't come soon enough heh.</p><p> </p><p> Seems like TEW I'd probably enjoy more in the longterm, but I think I'll start with WMMA5 as I am more familiar with MMA than wrestling, and it should be easier to master since you've mentioned it's simpler.</p><p> </p><p> Either way, thank you very much for your help.</p>

Thank you for addressing my safety concerns. I've actually played the demo version after creating this thread, and I think I'll buy the game as soon as I can afford it next month. From the gameplay, the dynamic elements of the world simulation, to accessibility(I'm a physically disabled gamer, can't play fast-paced sports games)..This series just seems perfect for me.

Based on everything I've seen and read, including your replies, and especially now after you mentioned how alive the world feels and how each game will be different, I probably should love it. Admittedly I'm not big into wrestling, but I always wanted to get into it. The demo definitely got me more interested in the game too. I think I should just take the risk and buy it.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Front Office Widget" data-cite="Front Office Widget" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="49422" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>What are you looking for?<p> </p><p> TEW appeals to people who watch wrestling and think, "I have an idea for a storyline. I could book and hire better than Vince McMahon/whoever." The default TEW universe is full of made up companies and characters, which is pretty fun.</p><p> </p><p> But most of the "fun" happens in your mind, in running the show, imagining what is happening, imagining the storylines unfold. There is also the aspect of managing the locker room morale, but it is not as crucial to the central experience of the game (if you have a positive locker room, this part of the game is practically nonexistent).</p><p> </p><p> The entire game is booking wrestling shows- "wrestler 1 vs. wrestler 2", "tag team 1 vs. tag team 2", putting them into storylines, running angles "wrestler 1 attacks wrestler 2" or "wrestler 1 talks about wrestler 2". You hope for the best ratings to your matches and angles, and push guys who give you the best ratings.</p><p> </p><p> It's more fun the more "creative" you are with it, and can also serve as "creativity practice". I would recommend trying the TEW2020 demo and starting as a small promotion and running some shows and see if you enjoy it. Warning- it will seem really complicated at first. Many of us have been playing versions of these games for 15+ years and will say, it's not as complicated as it all seems at first, and many of the features are not that important to the base game (as in, you can just book shows without worrying too much about what's going on under the hood).</p></div></blockquote><p> I have played the demos for both TEW2020 and WMMA5, and while I definitely enjoyed both, it's hard to judge how much longevity it'll have for me longterm.</p><p> </p><p> I'm primarily looking for a deep management game with high replayability, and an interesting, dynamic world where I could get amused by events etc.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BrokenCycle" data-cite="BrokenCycle" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="49422" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>TEW and WMMA have some overlap with each other but they're mostly different experiences. In TEW you have a lot of moving parts and there's an underlying amount of creativity and storytelling going show to show. WMMA is basically mindlessly wasting time and has no creative outlet whatsoever. but the biggest draw of WMMA is that it's wildly different every time you start a new game and it's really fun seeing how everything plays out.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> So WMMA5 isn't worth it?</p><p> </p><p> And if I'm not very creative are these games still good?</p>

Guess I'll try WMMA5 demo, and the demos for TEW2016 and 20? That's quite amazing! I'll try the demos for TEW16 and 20 and see if I can understand them. And based on your replies I guess I shouldn't worry about safety etc.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="ErnDizzleCEO" data-cite="ErnDizzleCEO" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="49422" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I am a long time fan of GDS. I love the TEW series the most, the depth is incredible and the modding community here is exceptional. They are worth the cost and I have not ever had any problem with security of information purchasing the games. I recommend downloading the demos and playing around and seeing if you like the world Adam has created.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Oh! I didn't know there's demos. Which would you recommend I try?</p>

I've found Total Extreme Wrestling on Steam and I was interested in buying it, but then I saw there's new versions unavailable on Steam. I have some questions about these games. I love various manager games, but I know nothing about wrestling other than the basic rules, would I enjoy this?Is it worth the steep price?How's the depth/complexity?How much playtime could you get? And finally, I'm a little paranoid and I find it suspicious that these games aren't available on any popular stores...Are these games safe to buy and play? How's the payment done?Is it secure?What are the payment methods?Is there no malware within the games? Apologies for my stupid questions. EDIT:I've actually played the demo version after creating this thread, and I think I'll buy the game as soon as I can afford it next month. From the gameplay, the dynamic elements of the world simulation, to accessibility(I'm a physically disabled gamer, can't play fast-paced sports games)..This series just seems perfect for me.