Summary
- Release Year: 2000
- Genres: Fighting, Sport
- Platforms: Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, PlayStation
- Developers: Acclaim Studios Salt Lake City
- Publishers: Acclaim Entertainment
ECW Hardcore Revolution (2000): The Most Extreme Wrestling Game Ever Made
ECW Hardcore Revolution is a professional wrestling video game developed by Acclaim and released for the PlayStation in 2000. It is based on the Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) promotion, and features over 40 ECW wrestlers, including Rob Van Dam, Sabu, Tommy Dreamer, Raven, Mike Awesome, Francine, and New Jack.
ECW Hardcore Revolution is known for its intense and brutal gameplay, which includes a variety of hardcore weapons and moves. Players can use chairs, tables, ladders, and even barbed wire to attack their opponents. The game also features a variety of match types, including singles matches, tag team matches, three-way dances, and ladder matches.
In addition to its hardcore gameplay, ECW Hardcore Revolution is also notable for its realistic graphics and sound. The game’s characters are well-animated, and the crowd noise and commentary are both excellent.
Gameplay
ECW Hardcore Revolution’s gameplay is fast-paced and chaotic, with a focus on hardcore wrestling. Players can use a variety of weapons and moves to attack their opponents, and there are no disqualifications or count-outs. The game also features a variety of match types, including singles matches, tag team matches, three-way dances, and ladder matches.
One of the most unique features of ECW Hardcore Revolution is its “Extreme Meter.” The Extreme Meter fills up as players perform hardcore moves, and when it is full, players can unleash a powerful finisher. Finishers can be used to quickly defeat opponents, and they are often very brutal.
Roster
ECW Hardcore Revolution features a roster of over 40 ECW wrestlers, including:
- Rob Van Dam
- Sabu
- Tommy Dreamer
- Raven
- Mike Awesome
- Francine
- New Jack
- Taz
- Terry Funk
- The Dudley Boyz
- The Sandman
- The Blue Meanie
- Super Crazy
- Justin Credible
- Lance Storm
- Mike Whipwreck
- Balls Mahoney
- Axl Rotten
Graphics and Sound
ECW Hardcore Revolution’s graphics are impressive for a PlayStation game. The characters are well-animated, and the environments are detailed and realistic. The game’s sound is also excellent, with realistic crowd noise and commentary.
Reception
ECW Hardcore Revolution was a critical and commercial success. The game received positive reviews from critics, who praised its intense gameplay, realistic graphics, and sound. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
ECW Hardcore Revolution is considered to be one of the greatest wrestling games ever made. It is still played by fans today, and it has been cited as an influence on many other wrestling games. The game’s legacy is also due to its impact on the wrestling business. ECW Hardcore Revolution helped to popularize hardcore wrestling, and it is credited with helping to bring ECW to a wider audience.
Conclusion
ECW Hardcore Revolution is a classic wrestling game that is still enjoyed by fans today. It is a must-play for any fan of hardcore wrestling or the Attitude Era.
Review Score
8.5/10
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