Nintendo 64 · Sports / Fighting
WCW Backstage Assault
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Sports, Fighting |
| Developer | Kodiak Interactive |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | WCW |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000, WCW Backstage Assault is a sports game developed by Kodiak Interactive and published by Electronic Arts. It blends sports and fighting elements.
It landed about 4 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2000 include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Paper Mario and Mario Party 3. Among the 95 N64 sports games in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.
It is part of the WCW series; on the N64 you can also try WCW Mayhem, WCW vs. nWo: World Tour and WCW/nWo Revenge. The series also appears on other systems with WCW Mayhem (GBC).
WCW Backstage Assault 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 N64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you need current teams and rosters
What playing WCW Backstage Assault 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.
WCW Backstage Assault cheats & codes
15 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Music Volume Modifier | 802C2F05 0000 |
|---|---|
| Sound FX Volume Modifier | 802D2785 0000 |
| Speech Volume Modifier | 802D4105 0000 |
| Crowd Volume Modifier | 802CFBC5 0000 |
| Exhibition Difficulty Modifier | 802D3445 0000 |
| Level Select Highlighter | 80131592 00BE |
WCW Backstage Assault walkthroughs & guides
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Playing N64 games today
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WCW Backstage Assault FAQ
When did WCW Backstage Assault come out on the N64?
WCW Backstage Assault was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.
Who made WCW Backstage Assault?
It was developed by Kodiak Interactive and published by Electronic Arts.
Is WCW Backstage Assault multiplayer?
Yes. WCW Backstage Assault supports up to 2 players.
How long does WCW Backstage Assault take to play?
As a sports game, WCW Backstage Assault 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 WCW Backstage Assault 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.