Overview and Gameplay
WWF WrestleMania Challenge expands NES wrestling with a larger early-1990s WWF roster and several match formats. Hulk Hogan, André the Giant, Macho King Randy Savage, The Ultimate Warrior, Big Boss Man, Brutus Beefcake, Rick Rude, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, and the generic challenger Yourself appear in singles, tag team, tournament, and Survivor Series-style play.
The action uses a diagonal ring view with strikes, grapples, slams, pins, count-outs, disqualifications, partner tags, and team elimination rules. The championship route sends Yourself through the WWF roster, while two-player modes allow competitive matches and tag-team play.
Controls And Mechanics
- The Control Pad moves the wrestler, positions attacks, escapes pins, and helps leave or re-enter the ring.
- Button A performs punches and other wrestler-specific attacks depending on context.
- Button B performs body slams, pins, rear moves, and ground attacks depending on position.
- Select tags a partner in team matches.
- Start begins play and pauses the match.
- Two-player play includes versus wrestling and team modes.
Version Notes
This is the USA NES release by LJN. The game was also released in Japan by Hot-B under the same title.
Release And Credits
- USA NES release year: 1990
- Developer: Rare Limited
- Publisher: LJN
- License: World Wrestling Federation
