In addition, there are new gameplay mechanics such as more frequent reversals, the introduction of multiple reversals, tall wrestlers stepping over the top rope, and being able to run and slide in and out of the ring. It also boasts EEPROM, which eliminates the need for a Controller Pak. Some additions included wrestler ring entrances, a larger roster, ringside valets and managers, brighter more colorful graphics, a cartoon referee modeled after WCW referee Mark Curtis, and real TV and pay-per-view arenas. New features and additions since World TourĪs the direct sequel to World Tour, Revenge possesses certain tweaks and additions. The Championship Mode enables the player(s) to select a belt and then fight various wrestlers until eventually the player(s) defeat the reigning champion. The game also has an expansive collection of wrestlers, as almost every WCW/nWo wrestler of the time was included in the game. Bash at the Beach, Souled Out, SuperBrawl, and Halloween Havoc. The graphics were improved from World Tour, and for the first time, THQ introduced actual arenas into games, such as Monday Nitro, Starrcade. The system was simple to learn, but also featured a variety of moves that could be performed depending on the character. The Revenge grappling system is part of what ensured the game's success and popularity.

In contrast to the simpler but more consistent visuals and accessible but slower play mechanics of Revenge, War Zone possesses more complicated controls, inconsistent collision detection, a lack of impact on grappling moves and occasionally awkward animations, despite having more refined character models and faster gameplay. Revenge's main competition that year was WWF War Zone by Acclaim. It also was voted best WCW/nWo game of all time. Despite this WCW/nWo Revenge was generally recognized as the best wrestling game of 1998 and the greatest wrestling game ever released at that point. 5.4 WCW 1 (Heavyweights & High card wrestlers)Īt the time of the game's release, the Monday Night Wars were starting to go in the WWF's favor.2 New features and additions since World Tour.

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