Step into the ring with WCW World Championship Wrestling, a classic sports title released for the NES in 1990. Originally built as a reskin of the Japanese release Super Star Pro Wrestling, it stands as one of the earliest console wrestling games to feature a detailed roster of real-world superstars. Players can grapple, strike, and climb the turnbuckles as icons like Ric Flair and Sting in a quest for the championship belt.
How to Play
Your goal is to deplete your opponent’s stamina and secure a pinfall or submission before the time limit expires. Control your wrestler using the arrow keys (D-pad) to move around the ring. Press Z and X (A and B buttons) to perform strikes, and press them during a lock-up to execute powerful grappling moves. Use Enter to pause the match.
Tips
- Timing is everything in a grapple. Press your attack button exactly as the wrestlers lock up to perform a slam or suplex before your opponent reacts.
- Don’t be afraid to take the fight outside the ring, but watch the referee’s count closely to avoid a count-out loss.
- When climbing the turnbuckles, make sure your opponent is sufficiently worn down; missing a high-flying move will cause significant damage to your own wrestler.
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