WWF War Zone
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😐 5.9/10
(GameBoy - PAL, Wrestling)
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Developed_By:
Probe Entertainment Limited
Published_By:
Acclaim
Released On:
01 Jan 1998
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This version of WWF War Zone has 2D graphics due to hardware limitations, unlike its console counterparts which have 3D graphics. The game modes include singles, tag team, cage match, and WWF Challenge (tournament mode). There is no create-a-wrestler mode in this release.
The gameplay mechanics have been simplified for this version, with all wrestlers sharing the same move set, except for their finishing moves. Certain wrestlers like Bret Hart or The Headbangers are not included in this release.
UPC-A:
3455195115805 (Europe)
Nintendo Media PN:
DMG-AWWP-EUR (France)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Loading the Game
1. Make sure the power switch is OFF.
2. Insert the WAR ZONE™ Game Pak as described in your NINTENDO® GAME BOY® instruction manual.
3. Turn the power switch ON.
When the WAR ZONE™ title screen appears, press START.
Welcome to War Zone™
War Zone™ offers the mayhem of the Steel Cage Match, realistic grudge matches, tag team terror, and the gutsy Challenge competition. In Challenge, you climb from the bottom to become World Wrestling Federation Champion.
You will get to know 13 wrestlers, including classic tough guys like Stone Cold Steve Austin, Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, and Ken Shamrock, and bright talents like Goldust. You don't truly know them until you have battled against them—or AS them.
Take time in Training Mode if you don't want to spend your playtime whimpering.
Menus
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Press ↑ or ↓ on the Control Pad to highlight an item.
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Press ← or → to scroll.
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Press the START or A BUTTON to confirm/advance.
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Press the B BUTTON to cancel/go back.
Start Screen
At the Title screen, press the START BUTTON to reach the START SCREEN. Press ↑ or ↓ on the Control Pad to highlight your choice, then press the A BUTTON to confirm.
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START GAME: Begin a game (see Game Modes for details).
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PASSWORD: In Challenge mode, enter a password to continue your quest for the big belt.
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TRAINING MODE: Take your best shots at a dummy opponent until you have mastered those Finishing Moves!
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OPTIONS: Set up your game to suit your style.
Options
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Difficulty: Choose from Easy, Medium or Hard skill settings.
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Music: Choose to play with Music On or Off.
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Sound F/X: Choose to play with realistic sound effects On or Off.
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Play Mode: Lets you adjust:
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Number of falls: Choose the number of rounds (1, 3 or 5.)
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Time Limit: 5, 10, 15.
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Controller Configuration: Scroll through 6 pre-set controller configurations.
Default Controller Settings
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A BUTTON - ATTACK
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B BUTTON - INTERACT
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SELECT - SPECIAL
Biographies
Learn more than you thought possible or desirable about the living legends of WF™ War Zone™.
Ken Shamrock
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Weight: 245 Lbs
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Height: 6'1"
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From: Sacramento, CA
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Trademark Finisher: Ankle Lock
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Favorite quote: "It's Time To Knuckle Up"
Moves on Turnbuckle (Opponent Standing)
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Flying Body Press: ATTACK + ↑
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Flying Elbow Jolt: ATTACK + ←
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Flying Dropkick: ATTACK + →
The computer will pick the appropriate move.
Outside the Ring
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Climb Out of Ring (opponent in ring): When next to the ropes, perform a dropkick (double tap DIRECTION + INTERACT).
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Climb Out of Ring (opponent outside ring): When next to ropes, press INTERACT + DOWN.
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Climb Into Ring: When next to the apron, Press INTERACT + UP to return to the ring.
Moves Outside the Ring
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Elbow Drop: ↓+ ATTACK
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Elbow Jolt: ↓ + INTERACT
Grappling and Tie-Up
While walking or standing, press the INTERACT BUTTON to grapple with the other wrestler. When you have control of the opponent, this is called the tie-up.
The wrestler stays in the tie-up position until Interact is released. The longer you stay in the tie-up position, the more chances the other wrestler has of breaking the tie-up. Once the Interact control is released, you can perform a number of moves.
Moves From Tie-Up
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Break Tie-up: ← /→ toggle
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Knee Lift: ↑
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Head Butt: ←
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Eye Rake: →
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Suplex: ATTACK + ↑
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Throw Slam: ATTACK + ←
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Power Slam: ATTACK + →
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Irish Whip: INTERACT + (← or→)
Wrestler Select
After selecting the game type, you will come to the wrestler select screen. Press ↑ or ↓ on the Control Pad to scroll through your archive of ring rivals. Press the A BUTTON to confirm your choice. Press the B BUTTON to cancel your selection.
Challenge
There are four stages in the W™ Challenge, mirroring a real career. You will need to beat the best to be the best, including defending your standings, beating foes in Grudge Matches, and ascending to the World Championship. It's a daunting challenge with many pitfalls.
Starting Out
Before each W™ Challenge game, you will see the Standings screen, which shows your current rank and any associated Password. You begin at the bottom. Each win against computer-picked opponents will advance you up the ladder. You must master each of the four stages to be worthy of the next.
Grudge Matches
At different times, you may be challenged to a Grudge Match. If challenged, you must show your opponent their mistake. Beat your Grudge Match opponent to take their place in the standings and gain a reputation as a fearless brawler.
You get a total of three shots at winning your Grudge Match. Losing is NOT an option; if you do, it's GAME OVER!
Starting a Grudge Match
If
Controls
A BUTTON
ATTACK
B BUTTON
INTERACT
ATTACK
Punch
INTERACT
Tie-Up
INTERACT or ATTACK
Ground Slam
SPECIAL +↓
Pin
Toggle ← → repeatedly
Kick Out
INTERACT +↑
Break Pin
↑ + INTERACT
Climb Cage
Turnbuckle Direction +INTERACT
Climb Turnbuckle
ATTACK + ↑
Body Slam
ATTACK + ←
Flying Elbow Drop
ATTACK + →
Flying Leg Drop
Tips & Maps
Atomic Drop
When a wrestler is fortunate enough to grapple and tie-up the other wrestler from behind, he has this move available to him by pressing ← or → or ↑.
Reverse Suplex
When a wrestler is fortunate enough to grapple and tie-up the other wrestler from behind, he has this move available to him by pressing ATTACK + (← or → or ↑).
TAG PARTNER
Move to tag team member and press INTERACT to tag them in.
FINISHING MOVES
To perform a finishing move, press SPECIAL + 3 CONTROL PAD DIRECTIONS from a tie-up, with the exception of Mankind's Mandible Claw which is performed when his opponent is on the mat.
Match-up Screen
After selecting your wrestler, you will see the Match-up screen, which shows who will be battling next.
HINTS & TIPS
A clean fight is seldom the route to reigning in the ring; forget the Golden Rule if you hope to wear the golden Intercontinental or World Championship belts!
Training
Even the best have to train relentlessly to maintain their edge in the ring; get in there and sweat until you can't stand anymore, then do it some more!
Wrestler's bio
Check out each wrestler's bio to learn what makes him tick, as it can help you administer a thrashing!
Enemies & Characters
Faarooq
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Owen Hart
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British Bulldog
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Rocky Maivia
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Mankind
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Ken Shamrock
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