Summary
- Release Year: 1993
- Genres: Fighting, Sport
- Platforms: Sega CD
- Developers: Sculptured Software
- Publishers: Arena Entertainment, Tec Toy
WWF Rage in the Cage (1993)
WWF Rage in the Cage is a professional wrestling game developed by Sculptured Software and published by Acclaim Entertainment for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). It was released in North America in November 1993 and in Europe in 1994. The game is based on the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) and features a roster of 13 wrestlers, including Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, The Undertaker, and Bret Hart.
Rage in the Cage is a one-on-one wrestling game with a variety of match types, including singles matches, tag team matches, and cage matches. The game also features a create-a-wrestler mode, which allows players to create their own custom wrestlers.
Rage in the Cage was a critical and commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. The game was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and roster of wrestlers. It is considered to be one of the best wrestling games of all time.
Gameplay
Rage in the Cage is a one-on-one wrestling game with a variety of match types, including singles matches, tag team matches, and cage matches. The game also features a create-a-wrestler mode, which allows players to create their own custom wrestlers.
The gameplay in Rage in the Cage is fast-paced and arcade-like. Players control their wrestlers using a variety of buttons and joystick movements. The game features a variety of moves, including punches, kicks, grapples, and powerbombs. Players can also use weapons, such as chairs and tables, to attack their opponents.
The cage matches in Rage in the Cage are particularly brutal. Wrestlers can climb the cage and perform high-flying moves from the top. They can also use the cage to trap their opponents and deliver devastating attacks.
Roster
Rage in the Cage features a roster of 13 wrestlers, including:
- Hulk Hogan
- Andre the Giant
- The Undertaker
- Bret Hart
- Shawn Michaels
- Diesel
- Razor Ramon
- Yokozuna
- Owen Hart
- British Bulldog
- Lex Luger
- Mr. Perfect
- Rick Martel
Create-a-Wrestler Mode
The create-a-wrestler mode in Rage in the Cage allows players to create their own custom wrestlers. Players can choose from a variety of different options, including body type, hair style, and clothing. Players can also create their own custom moves and finishing moves.
Reception
Rage in the Cage was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and roster of wrestlers. It is considered to be one of the best wrestling games of all time.
Rage in the Cage received a score of 9/10 from IGN, which praised the game’s “great graphics, solid gameplay, and huge roster of wrestlers.” GameSpot gave the game a score of 8.5/10, saying that “Rage in the Cage is a great wrestling game that is sure to please fans of the WWF.”
Rage in the Cage was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. The game was the best-selling SNES game of 1993.
Legacy
Rage in the Cage is considered to be one of the best wrestling games of all time. The game’s fast-paced gameplay, brutal cage matches, and roster of iconic wrestlers have made it a fan favorite for over 25 years.
Rage in the Cage has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, including the Sega Genesis, Game Boy, and PlayStation. The game has also been released on the Wii Virtual Console and the PlayStation Network.
Rage in the Cage is still played by fans today, and it remains one of the most popular wrestling games ever made. The game’s legacy is cemented in the annals of video game history.
Review Score
7.5/10
