Released in 1999 for the Nintendo 64, WCW Mayhem marked Electronic Arts’ first foray into the world of professional wrestling. Stepping away from the grappling-heavy mechanics of previous titles, it offers a faster, arcade-style approach with a large roster of superstars from the Monday Night Wars era. The game is notable for introducing full audio commentary by Tony Schiavone and Bobby Heenan, as well as the seamless ability to brawl outside the ring and deep into various backstage areas.
How to Play
The objective is to weaken your opponent to secure a win via pinfall or submission. Movement is handled by the D-pad or analog stick, A is used to grapple, and B is for strikes, while the remaining buttons handle running, blocking, and Irish whips. When playing in the browser, movement is typically mapped to the arrow keys, with the primary action buttons on Z and X, and Enter for Start.
Tips
- Momentum and Finishers: Build your momentum meter by successfully landing a variety of attacks. Once your meter is completely full and flashing, initiate a grapple to execute your wrestler’s signature finishing move.
- Backstage Brawls: Don’t limit the fight to the squared circle. You can walk up the entrance ramp and transition directly into backstage environments, where you’ll find numerous interactive weapons to use against your opponent.
- Reversals: Timing is key for defense. Try to press the block or grapple button right as your opponent is executing a move to counter it and shift the momentum in your favor.
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