Nintendo Entertainment System · Fighting / Sports
WWF WrestleMania Challenge
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Fighting, Sports |
| Developer | LJN |
| Publisher | LJN |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | WWF |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Developed by LJN, WWF WrestleMania Challenge arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990 as a fighting game. It blends fighting and sports elements.
It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3. Among the 12 NES fighting games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the WWF series; on the NES you can also try WWF King of the Ring, WWF WrestleMania and WWF WrestleMania: Steel Cage Challenge. The series also appears on other systems with WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game (SNES) and WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game (32X). LJN also made The Uncanny X-Men, Gotcha! The Sport! and Bill & Ted's Excellent Video Game Adventure for the NES.
WWF WrestleMania Challenge 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
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing WWF WrestleMania Challenge 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.
WWF WrestleMania Challenge cheats & codes
14 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Pin Count Extended To 9 Seconds | ZEELLGGE |
|---|---|
| 10-Count Reduced To 5 Seconds | TESGYOLA |
| All Counts Slower | IVNKGOGL |
| All Counts Faster | YONKGOGU |
WWF WrestleMania Challenge walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
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WWF WrestleMania Challenge FAQ
When did WWF WrestleMania Challenge come out on the NES?
WWF WrestleMania Challenge was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
Who made WWF WrestleMania Challenge?
It was developed by LJN.
Is WWF WrestleMania Challenge multiplayer?
Yes. WWF WrestleMania Challenge supports up to 2 players.
How long does WWF WrestleMania Challenge take to play?
As a fighting game, WWF WrestleMania Challenge 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.
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