The Golden Age of Gaming and Wrestling

Pittsburgh-based Mega Cat Studios’ WrestleQuest is a masterclass in uniting two beloved genres: wrestling and classic JRPGs, evoking memories of Earthbound, Final Fantasy VI, and Secret of Mana. The dedication that went into developing this game is evident, with every pixel and line of dialogue functioning as a heartfelt tribute to wrestling legends and the golden era of 16-bit role-playing games. With a project like this, there’s always the question of whether the juice is worth the squeeze—my discussions with the developers hammered home just how significant this investment of time and money was. But if the target demographic happens to be me—someone who exists at this particular pop-culture intersection—Mega Cat succeeded.