Play WWF King of the Ring Online

Summary

WWF King of the Ring on Game Boy packs a surprisingly deep wrestling experience into a tiny cartridge. You pick from a roster of eleven icons—Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Lex Luger, Yokozuna, Razor Ramón, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Mr. Perfect, and a customizable "You"—each defined only by three hidden stats: strength, speed and stamina. Because the game uses a single, shared moveset—punches, kicks, body slam, throw, dropkick, suplex, stomps, elbow drops and a turn‑bucklespecial—your choice of wrestler feels like a strategic gamble rather than a flashy showcase of signature moves.

The mode selection is generous for a handheld title: one‑on‑one bouts, championship chases, tag‑team duels and the eponymous eight‑man King of the Ring tournament. Even with just two buttons, the control scheme stays tight, though the 8‑bit hardware occasionally betrays you with flickering sprites and disappearing limbs during throws. Critics were split—Famitsu gave it middling scores, while Electronic Gaming Monthly praised its fun two‑player action despite the graphical quirks. Notably, this was the final WWF game Gray Matter shipped for the NES and Game Boy, marking the end of an era for 8‑bit wrestling titles.