"WCW vs. the World" is a professional wrestling video game developed by Asmik Ace Entertainment and AKI Corporation and published by THQ. It was released for the Sony PlayStation in 1997 and is based on the World Championship Wrestling (WCW) promotion. The game is notable for being one of the early 3D wrestling games on the PlayStation.
Here are some key features and details about "WCW vs. the World" for the PlayStation:
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Extensive Roster: The game features a diverse roster of wrestlers from the WCW promotion, including some of the biggest names in professional wrestling during that era, such as Sting, Ric Flair, Hollywood Hogan, and many others.
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Multiple Wrestling Styles: "WCW vs. the World" allows players to choose from various wrestling styles, each with its unique moves and techniques. Styles include American, Lucha Libre, Japanese, and more.
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Create-a-Wrestler: The game includes a create-a-wrestler mode that allows players to design and customize their own wrestlers, complete with unique appearances, movesets, and entrances.
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Game Modes: The game offers several gameplay modes, including Exhibition matches, Tournament mode, League mode, and a Career mode where players can climb the ranks and compete for championship titles.
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Realistic Wrestling Moves: "WCW vs. the World" strives for realism in its wrestling moves, with a wide variety of grappling, striking, and aerial maneuvers available to each wrestler.
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Unique Arenas: The game features a variety of wrestling arenas, each with its distinct look and feel, representing different WCW events and locations.
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Multiplayer: Players can engage in multiplayer matches with friends in both one-on-one and tag team matches.
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Graphics and Presentation: The game was one of the early 3D wrestling games on the PlayStation, and while the graphics have aged, they were considered impressive at the time of release. The presentation includes wrestler entrances and commentary.
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Customization: Beyond creating custom wrestlers, players can customize match rules, such as disqualification settings and match types.
"WCW vs. the World" was well-received by fans of professional wrestling and wrestling video games during its time. It laid the foundation for the acclaimed "WCW/nWo Revenge" and "WWF No Mercy" games on the Nintendo 64, both of which were also developed by AKI Corporation. The game's emphasis on a diverse roster, multiple wrestling styles, and customization options contributed to its popularity among wrestling gaming enthusiasts.
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