ECW Hardcore Revolution is a professional wrestling game released for the PlayStation in 2000 by Acclaim Entertainment. As the first video game to officially feature the Extreme Championship Wrestling promotion, it allows players to step into the ring as over 40 ECW stars, including Rob Van Dam, Tommy Dreamer, and Sabu. Built on the WWF Attitude engine, the game focuses heavily on the extreme match types that defined the promotion, such as Barbed Wire and Deathmatches.
How to Play
The goal is to weaken your opponent and secure a victory via pinfall or submission. The game uses a grapple-first combat system where you must lock up with an opponent before entering specific button combinations to execute moves. In the browser emulator, use the arrow keys for the D-pad to move. The PlayStation face buttons (Cross, Circle, Square, Triangle) are mapped to Z, X, A, and S, while Enter acts as Start.
Tips
- Memorize your chosen wrestler’s move list. Moves require you to tie up the opponent first, then quickly press a sequence of directions followed by an attack button.
- Keep an eye on the momentum meter at the bottom of the screen. Once it flashes red, you can perform your wrestler’s devastating finishing maneuver.
- In true ECW fashion, utilize the environment. Step outside the ring to grab weapons like steel chairs and tables to deal massive damage without fear of disqualification.

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