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Name | WWF Warzone |
System | Game Boy |
Year | 1998 |
Developer | Iguana Entertainment, Inc. |
Genre | Sports |
WWF Warzone is a wrestling video game for the Nintendo Game Boy released in 1998.
Developed by Sculptured Software and published by Acclaim Entertainment, WWF Warzone was one of the first wrestling games released for the Game Boy.
The game features some of the most popular wrestlers from World Wrestling Federation (WWF) at the time, including "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, The Rock, Mankind, Triple H and Undertaker.
Gameplay in WWF Warzone is based on turn-based matches between two wrestlers.
Players can select from a variety of different wrestlers to compete with against either a computer-controlled opponent or another player.
Each wrestler has their own unique move set of punches, kicks and grapples that can be used to inflict damage on their opponents.
Additionally, each wrestler has a special move that can be activated by pressing certain buttons on the controller at specific moments during a match.
When playing against another player, victory is achieved when one wrestler's health bar is completely depleted; when playing against the computer-controlled opponent, victory is achieved by pinning them to the ground for three consecutive seconds.
In addition to standard matches, WWF Warzone also features several other modes of play such as Cage Matches and Tag Team Matches which alter the rules slightly but still maintain the same basic gameplay elements as standard matches.
There are also several hidden characters that can be unlocked by completing specific tasks within these modes of play; these hidden characters include Sabu and Sting from WCW (World Championship Wrestling).
Graphically speaking, WWF Warzone looks fairly decent considering it's running on 8-bit hardware; however its sound design leaves something to be desired.
The music consists mostly of generic rock tunes while all of the sound effects are grating and repetitive; this may have been due to technical limitations but it certainly doesn't improve upon an already mediocre audio experience.
Overall, WWF Warzone is an enjoyable if somewhat limited wrestling game for those who want to relive their childhood memories or simply enjoy classic gaming experiences without having to invest in more powerful hardware.
While it does have its flaws such as repetitive sound effects and lackluster graphics, its simple yet strategic gameplay mechanics make it an enjoyable title worthy of being revisited every now and then