Wrestle War Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

Wrestle War

Deep cut

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenreSports
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Developed by SEGA, Wrestle War arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive as a sports game.

SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • 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 need current teams and rosters

What playing Wrestle War is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Wrestle War gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Wrestle War cheats & codes

8 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Health P1FFA000:63
No Health P2FFA100:00

See all Wrestle War cheats

Wrestle War walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Wrestle War.

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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.

Wrestle War FAQ

Who made Wrestle War?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Wrestle War multiplayer?

Yes. Wrestle War supports up to 2 players.

How long does Wrestle War take to play?

As a sports game, Wrestle War 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 Wrestle War 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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