Beast Wrestler Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Fighting / Action

Beast Wrestler

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1991
GenreFighting, Action
DeveloperRiot Games
PublisherRenovation Products
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991, Beast Wrestler is a fighting game developed by Riot Games and published by Renovation Products. It blends fighting and action elements.

It landed about 2 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1991 include Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage and Shining in the Darkness.

Beast Wrestler supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Beast Wrestler is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

Beast Wrestler gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Beast Wrestler cheats & codes

12 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite MoneyFFF3C3:03E7
Max PowerFFF2B4:03E7
Max StaminaFFF2B2:03E7
Max SpeedFFF2BC:03E7

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Beast Wrestler walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Beast Wrestler FAQ

When did Beast Wrestler come out on the Genesis?

Beast Wrestler was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991.

Who made Beast Wrestler?

It was developed by Riot Games and published by Renovation Products.

Is Beast Wrestler multiplayer?

Yes. Beast Wrestler supports up to 2 players.

How long does Beast Wrestler take to play?

As a fighting game, Beast Wrestler typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Beast Wrestler on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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