Step into the squared circle during the peak of the Attitude Era with WWF WrestleMania 2000, a defining professional wrestling game released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999. Developed by the legendary AKI Corporation, this classic title is celebrated for its deep, momentum-based grappling system and an extensive roster featuring iconic superstars like Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and The Undertaker. It also introduced a massive Create-A-Wrestler mode, allowing players to build their own champions from the ground up to compete for championship gold.
How to Play
The core gameplay relies on wearing down your opponent using strikes and weak grapples before executing high-impact strong grapples. Build your momentum meter until it flashes “Special” to perform your wrestler’s devastating signature finishing move. On the default Nintendo 64 control scheme, the D-pad or analog stick controls movement, A handles grappling, B is for strikes, and the C-buttons are used to run, Irish whip, climb turnbuckles, or change focus. Start pauses the action. In the browser, these map to your keyboard’s arrow keys along with Z, X, and the associated C-button equivalents.
Tips
- Master the reversal system: Timing your blocks (R button) and grapples right as your opponent attacks can quickly turn the tide of a match.
- Target specific limbs: Focus your attacks on a single body part, like the legs or head, to increase the chances of a submission victory or make your opponent more vulnerable to being pinned.
- Use the environment: Don’t hesitate to take the fight outside the ring, grab weapons from the crowd, or utilize the ring steps to deal extra damage while the referee is distracted or during No Disqualification matches.

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