The number of wrestling fans grows in numbers each year. Even though the WWE is taking the "sport" in a different, more kid-friendly direction, people of all ages still enjoy certain characters. This generates buzz for a video game, especially to the young supporters of WWE. For the last 15 years, THQ has had the license for the WWE/WWF games going back to the PS1 and Nintendo 64, and also had the WCW license prior to that.
What classic WWF/WWE wrestling games are worth playing now? Quite a few, actually.
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WCW/NWO World Tour and Wrestlemania 2000 were peak wrestling games. Back when wrestling was at the top of pop culture, everyone in school would watch. The gameplay is phenomenal and create your own characters opened up the door to WCW vs WWF. What a time!
The best wrestling games range from all-time classics on the N64 all the way up to some surprising new hitters you should check out.
I was always partial to the arcade wrestling games like Saturday night slam masters, wwf superstars, wrestlefest, wrestlemania, wrestle war and then a NES classic... pro wrestling. By the time the N64 era of wrestling games happened, I wasnt into wrestling much anymore (tv & games).
Starman was awesome. I also remember a tan dude with bright yellow hair. Good times!
Virtual Pro Wrestling 1 & 2 > Most games on that list.
Also, WCW/NWO Revenge should be #2 minimum.
WWE 2k13 thanks to the WWE Attitude Mode. Followed by WWE Attitude and ECW Hardcore Evolution.
also: ECW! ECW! ECW!
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Less WWE games, more New Japan/All Japan/NOAH games
They need to let someone else make a wwe game........... thq wwe games are getting old.........
Amen. Here Comes The Pain(2003) was there last great work.
TNA need to shine by getting a second chance in the ring with another wrestling game...