WCW Nitro brings the high-energy spectacle of late-90s professional wrestling to the Nintendo 64. Released in 1999, this arcade-style fighting game steps away from slow, technical grappling in favor of fast-paced, hard-hitting matches. Players can choose from a massive roster of iconic WCW and nWo superstars, each equipped with their signature finishing moves and trademark taunts.
How to Play
Your objective is to deplete your opponent’s health meter and secure a pinfall or submission victory. Unlike many wrestling simulators, WCW Nitro uses a command-based input system similar to traditional fighting games, where moves are executed by pressing specific directional sequences followed by an attack button. Use the arrow keys to navigate the ring, the Z and X keys (mapping to the console’s A and B buttons) to strike and perform actions, and Enter to pause.
Tips
- Because moves require directional inputs rather than grappling first, practice your chosen wrestler’s specific button combinations to consistently land powerful attacks.
- Avoid mashing buttons; the game’s input buffer can queue up commands, leaving you wide open if you miss a sequence.
- Make use of the ring environment by throwing opponents into the turnbuckles or fighting outside the ring to wear them down.
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