TNA Impact!: Cross the Line

How to Decide

TNA Impact!: Cross the Line is known for its rich career mode with branching story paths and split‑screen multiplayer on the Nintendo DS, targeting wrestling fans and handheld gamers. The alternatives split into a few clear camps: WWE Aftershock leans on authentic WWE branding but is limited to a handful of stars and runs exclusively on the discontinued N‑Gage with long loading times; Fire Pro Wrestling 2 emphasizes massive roster depth and deep wrestler customization with over 200 wrestlers and 1,200 techniques, and adds up to four‑player link play on the Game Boy Advance.

When weighing these handheld wrestling games, focus on (1) roster size and legend inclusion – TNA Impact! offers a modest TNA‑focused list plus a few legends, WWE Aftershock is very limited, while Fire Pro Wrestling 2 provides 200+ wrestlers; (2) platform and hardware constraints – DS versus N‑Gage versus GBA affect availability and graphics; (3) customization depth – only Fire Pro Wrestling 2 lets you build and store custom wrestlers with extensive move‑set editing; (4) multiplayer mode – TNA Impact! uses split‑screen on a single DS, WWE Aftershock offers local same‑device play, and Fire Pro Wrestling 2 supports up to four‑player link sessions; and (5) variety of match types – TNA Impact! includes dozens of match styles, WWE Aftershock offers a basic set, while Fire Pro Wrestling 2 adds niche modes like Deathmatch and Gruesome.