TNA Impact!: Cross the Line (2010)

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Summary

TNA Impact!: Cross the Line (2010) Review

TNA Impact!: Cross the Line is the first handheld video game released by the professional wrestling promotion, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). It was developed by Midway Games and released on the Nintendo DS in November 2010. The game features a roster of 30 wrestlers, including Hulk Hogan, Sting, Ric Flair, and Jeff Hardy.

The game’s career mode is divided into two parts: Bound for Glory and Victory Road. In Bound for Glory, players choose one of six wrestlers and compete in a series of matches to earn points. The player with the most points at the end of the tournament wins the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. In Victory Road, players can choose to compete in the heavyweight division, the tag team division, or the Ultimate X division. Players must win a series of matches to earn points and eventually win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, the TNA World Tag Team Championship, or the TNA X Division Championship.

In addition to the career mode, TNA Impact!: Cross the Line also features a variety of other modes, including exhibition matches, online multiplayer, and a create-a-wrestler mode. The game also features a number of match types, including singles matches, tag team matches, Ultimate X matches, and six-sides of steel matches.

Gameplay

TNA Impact!: Cross the Line is a wrestling game that plays similarly to other games in the genre. Players control a wrestler and must use a variety of moves to defeat their opponent. The game’s controls are simple and easy to learn, but they offer a surprising amount of depth. Players can perform a variety of moves, including strikes, grapples, and aerial attacks. They can also use weapons and environmental objects to their advantage.

The game’s physics engine is also very good. Wrestlers move and interact with each other in a realistic way. The game also features a variety of different animations, which makes the matches look very fluid and exciting.

Roster

TNA Impact!: Cross the Line features a roster of 30 wrestlers, including:

  • Hulk Hogan
  • Sting
  • Ric Flair
  • Jeff Hardy
  • Mick Foley
  • Kurt Angle
  • Samoa Joe
  • A.J. Styles
  • Christopher Daniels
  • Kazarian
  • Bobby Roode
  • James Storm
  • Eric Young
  • Kevin Nash
  • Scott Steiner
  • Booker T
  • Rob Van Dam
  • Jerry Lynn
  • Rhino
  • Abyss
  • Matt Morgan
  • Hernandez
  • Desmond Wolfe
  • Brian Kendrick
  • Jay Lethal
  • Shannon Moore
  • Curry Man

Career Mode

The career mode in TNA Impact!: Cross the Line is divided into two parts: Bound for Glory and Victory Road. In Bound for Glory, players choose one of six wrestlers and compete in a series of matches to earn points. The player with the most points at the end of the tournament wins the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

In Victory Road, players can choose to compete in the heavyweight division, the tag team division, or the Ultimate X division. Players must win a series of matches to earn points and eventually win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, the TNA World Tag Team Championship, or the TNA X Division Championship.

The career mode is very engaging and offers a lot of replay value. Players can choose to play as different wrestlers and experience different storylines. The game also features a variety of unlockables, which gives players an incentive to keep playing.

Other Modes

In addition to the career mode, TNA Impact!: Cross the Line also features a variety of other modes, including:

  • Exhibition matches: Players can choose two wrestlers and compete in a one-on-one match.
  • Online multiplayer: Players can compete against each other online.
  • Create-a-wrestler mode: Players can create their own custom wrestler.

The game also features a number of different match types, including:

  • Singles matches: One-on-one matches.
  • Tag team matches: Two-on-two matches.
  • Ultimate X matches: Matches where wrestlers compete to climb a ladder and grab a championship belt that is suspended above the ring.
  • Six-sides of steel matches: Matches where the ring is surrounded by a steel cage.

Graphics and Sound

The graphics in TNA Impact!: Cross the Line are very good for a DS game. The wrestlers are well-animated and the environments are detailed. The game also runs very smoothly.

The sound in the game is also very good. The crowd noise is realistic and the commentary is informative. The game also features a variety of different music tracks that help to create a great atmosphere.

Overall

TNA Impact!: Cross the Line is a great wrestling game for the DS. It features a large roster of wrestlers, a variety of match types, and a deep career mode. The game is also very well-made, with good graphics, sound, and gameplay. If you’re a fan of wrestling games, then you should definitely check out TNA Impact!: Cross the Line.

Score: 8/10

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