WWF Wrestlemania Arcade (Sega)

WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game, released by Midway Manufacturing Co. in 1995, is an arcade game based on the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). Though it features professional wrestling, its digitized graphics and fast-paced gameplay make it more similar to a fighting game, inspired by Midway’s Mortal Kombat series. The game stands out with its exaggerated and cartoonish attacks, such as Doink the Clown producing a mallet from thin air, Razor Ramon’s arm transforming into a blade, and Bam Bam Bigelow’s fists catching fire. While traditional wrestling moves are included, the gameplay primarily involves strikes and special moves, with elements reminiscent of Mortal Kombat, like uppercuts sending opponents skyward and humorous character animations.

In single-player mode, players can choose from eight wrestling superstars: Bret “The Hitman” Hart, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Razor Ramon, Bam Bam Bigelow, Yokozuna, Doink the Clown, and Lex Luger. A unique feature is that each character “bleeds” objects representing them, such as dumbbells from Lex Luger and valentine hearts from Bret Hart.

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