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3.5 / 5

10 votes

Platform
NES
Genres
Wrestling
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Nichibutsu
Publishers
Fujisankei Communications International · Pony Canyon
Release date
February 1, 1990

Summary

WCW: World Championship Wrestling lets you step into the ring with some of the biggest names from the NWA era. I can pick legends like "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Sting, Lex Luger, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, the Road Warriors, and even the "Dogface Gremlin" Rick Steiner, or I can mix‑and‑match them into my own tag team. The game’s grappling mechanics feel surprisingly deep for an NES title, rewarding timing and positioning over button‑mashing. Each wrestler brings a distinct move set, so mastering a new character feels like learning a fresh fighting style. It’s a nostalgic showcase of 90s wrestling that still feels fresh when you pull the controller out.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Multiplayer setup
Split Screen