WCW vs the World
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(Playstation - PAL, Wrestling)
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Developed_By:
Aki Corp.
Published_By:
THQ
Released On:
01 Dec 1997
WCW vs. The World is a wrestling game released for the Playstation console in 1997. The story mode follows various wrestlers as they compete in a tournament to become the champion of the World Wrestling Federation.
The gameplay involves one-on-one matches between wrestlers, with the ability to use special moves and submit opponents to win. Players can also engage in tag-team matches and other game modes, such as training mode where they can practice their skills.
UPC-A:
752919470138 (Europe)
Part #:
SLES-00763 (Europe)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a wrestling fighting game where players choose from various federations, each with unique characters and special moves. Players engage in one-on-one combat, utilizing specific button combinations to execute powerful wrestling techniques and defeat opponents.
Story
NEO-STRONG WRESTLING (Purple)
A group of young athletes currently leading the pro wrestling world, its members adhere to the motto "Pro wrestling is the strongest martial art!" They often participate in various martial arts tournaments to prove their point.
Representative wrestler: Dojo - The current N.S.W. champ, he possesses shockingly destructive moves.
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Vertical Drop DDT - Close grapple, press the Button for a long time, Directional Button Up.
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Leg Whip - Get behind the opponent, press the Button plus Directional Button Up or Down.
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Triangle Choke - While the opponent is down, press the Button near his head.
EMPIRE WRESTLING FEDERATION (Yellow)
Despite being one of the oldest groups in professional wrestling, they still believe that the sport should be two things; fun and extreme!
Representative wrestler: Wu Fang - The newest ace up the Empire's sleeve, he is best known for his devastating elbow attack; but also excels with the following moves.
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Rolling Elbow - From close range, press the Button for a long time and press the Directional Button Up.
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Tiger Driver - From close range, hold the Button for a long time and press the Directional Button Down.
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Tiger Suplex - From behind the opponent, hold the Button and press the Directional Button Up or Down.
SAMURAI WRESTLING FEDERATION (Blue)
They credit themselves with combining the styles of pro wrestling and the martial arts, and their matches are usually filled with powerful punches, combination moves, and quick tricks.
Representative wrestler: Akira Manda - Once the rising star for Neo-Strong Wrestling, Akira broke off to establish the "Fighting-Pro Wrestling" style. Now a veteran of a multitude of martial arts and wrestling tournaments, he is purported to be unbeatable.
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Captured - From close range, hold the Button for a long time and press the Directional Button Up.
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Big Wheel Kick - Button plus the Button or R2 Button.
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Claw-style cross-heel hold - From close range, hold the Button for a long time and press the Directional Button Down.
DEAD OR ALIVE WRESTLING (Orange)
This independent group is the embodiment of the Old West, and proud of it. All of its members are veterans of Death Matches and illegal pit fighting.
Representative wrestler: Puchteca - A survivor of numerous death matches, Puchteca is covered with scars from his battles and consistently draws huge crowds with his gritty fighting style.
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Mesa Drop - From close range, hold the Button for a long time, then press the Directional Button Down.
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DDT Arizona Style - From close range, push the Button for a long time.
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Tombstone Special - While the opponent is down, press the Button near his head.
INDEPENDENT UNION WRESTLING (Green)
Answering to no one, these athletes do what they want, when they want - which is why their fans love them!
Representative wrestler: Black Ninja.
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Ninja Special - From close range, hold the Button for a long time, then press the Directional Button Down.
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Shurikin - When his opponent is out of the ring, get near the ropes, then push the Button and Directional Buttons.
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Comakaze - While the opponent is down at a corner, hold down the Button for a long time.
How to Play
Getting Started
Set up your PlayStation game console according to its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
Insert the WCW VS THE WORLD™ disc and close the Disc cover. Insert a game Controller in Controller port 1 and turn on the PlayStation game console.
Press the Start Button at the title screen to go to the Start/Options Screen.
Quitting the Game
You can quit at anytime by pressing and holding the SELECT and START Buttons down at the same time for more than two seconds.
Title Screen
Push the Button during the opening sequence or game demo to go to the title screen. After pressing the START Button, you will be presented with Start Game and Options prompts.
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Choose Start Game to go to the Mode Selection Screen.
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Choose Options to access the options menu.
Options Menu
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Load: Load an Option Setup or Game Data previously saved on a Memory card.
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Save: Save present Option Setup and Game Data onto a Memory card.
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Belt Record: Check Belt Data for a created belt previously saved on a Memory card. Press the Button in this option to access the Hall of Fame for created belts. Find out who has held each created belt in the past, and who owns it now!
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Game Levels: Set Difficulty Level (3 to choose from); Spirit Meter on/off; Action Camera on/off; Audio (stereo or mono); Music on/off; Sound Effects on/off.
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Match Options: Choose the ring mat; Set time limits; Choose the number of falls (1 or 3; you can only have 3 falls in Exhibition Mode); Turn the Ring Out time limit on/off; Make rope breaking legal or illegal; Play with or without TKO's.
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End Options: Return to the title screen.
Menu Navigation
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Press the Button to choose an item.
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Press the Button to cancel.
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Press the Button for further explanation of an item.
Timing Tip
Timing, timing, timing! Learn the timing for each move as quickly as possible so that you can execute the move you want, when you want it.
Mode Selection Screen
There are seven different action-packed modes for you to choose from. Three of these modes (Best of Seven, Tournament, and League Match) allow you to create an original belt to compete for, and then stake in future matches!
In the other modes (League Challenge, Exhibition Match, Elimination Match, and Double Title Match) you will compete for pre-existing belts, or no belt at all.
Game Modes
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League Challenge: Choose a wrestler and take on the world's best, league by league. Each league consists of 5 regular wrestlers and a boss wrestler. Defeat him and add that league's belt to your collection. The belts you have earned will appear on the Select Wrestler Screen. These belts, unlike Created Belts, can't be wagered in other modes. (1 player)
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Best of Seven: Create your own belt by challenging seven randomly chosen opponents. This belt can then be staked in other play modes. (1 player; Memory card required)
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Exhibition Match: Bash heads against the computer or a friend in a single match. Access and battle against secret wrestlers from teams you've defeated in League Challenge Mode! (1 or 2 players)
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Elimination Match: Here, each player may choose a team of 5 wrestlers. Decide between Tourney, where the winner stays on to fight the next opponent, or vs. League, where you grapple your opponents in a pre-determined order. In this mode it's the record of the team as a whole, not the individual wrestlers, that counts. (1 or 2 players)
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Tournament: Create and compete in a pool of up to 8 wrestlers, where you can battle for no belt, a newly created belt, or a belt previously saved on a Memory card. A loss means disqualification in this mode, so stay focused! (1 or 2 players; Memory card required if you choose to bet a belt).
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League Match: Create and compete in an up-to-8-man round robin tournament in which your final standing is determined by scoring: 2 points for a win; 1 point for a tie; and 0 points for a loss. This system allows even a loser to fight his way back and win the belt! Again, you can choose to bet no belt, a newly created belt, or a previously saved belt. (1 or 2 players; Memory card required if you choose to bet a belt).
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Double Title Match: An exclusive mode not for the faint-hearted, both wrestlers must bet a belt previously saved on a Memory card. The most intense of all play modes, Double Title Matches will build up a wrestler's prestige quickly as he collects the belts of his defeated opponents. Gain experience in Tournament or League Matches before venturing here! (2 players; Two memory cards with saved belts required).
Tournament Note
In Tournament play, if you bet a belt and quit in the middle of a match, the belt will be awarded to the wrestler that was dominating the match.
Random Wrestler Selection
You can press the Button in the Select Wrestler Screen to randomly select a wrestler or wrestlers for any game mode.
Combat Tip
To use the appropriate type of move at the appropriate time, keep this in mind: A punch/kick attack will always beat a hold move, a hold move will always get through a block and a block will always defeat a punch/kick attack.
**Hidden Wrestlers
Controls
Directional Buttons
Move around the ring
Button
Run in the direction you are facing; Go for the pin; Return to previous screen in menu screens.
L1 Button
Leapfrog/hit the mat
L2 button
Taunt your opponent/the crowd
R1 Button
Duck/Avoid attack; Get behind a stunned opponent
R2 button
Special blow
START Button
Pause; Select an item in menu screens
SELECT Button
Scroll through menu options
Directional Buttons (Push once)
Walk in any direction
Button (Push once)
Guard
Button (Push twice)
Duck out
Button (Tap)
Run
Button (Hold)
Punch
Button (Push for a short time, from long range + Directional Button)
Kick
Button (Push for a short time, from close range + Directional Button)
Weak front hold
Button (Push for a long time, from close range + Directional Button)
Medium front hold
Button (Push twice quickly + Directional Button)
Strong front hold
Button (Push for a short time + Directional Button)
Weak rear attack (from back, when opponent is weakened)
Button (Push for a long time + Directional Button)
Strong rear attack (from back, when opponent is weakened)
Button (Tap twice)
Quickly move around to your opponent's back (when he is weakened)
Button + Button
Special attack
Run + Button or Button
Running attack
Button + Directional Button (when near a post) towards the post
Jump from post
Any Button (When your opponent is performing a special move or going for the pin)
Hammer throw to the ropes and corners
Tips & Maps
Counter-attacks
When your opponent attacks with a punch or kick, you can counter by pushing the Button and the Button simultaneously.
Special Blow Attacks
Use each wrestler's special attack by pushing the Button and the Button simultaneously (or the R2 button).
Offense/Defense Value
Each wrestler has unique 'Offense/Defense Values' for each body part, affecting the power of moves and received blows.
Using Special Attacks
Use your special attack wisely; it's powerful and uncounterable, but overuse allows opponents to anticipate.
Learning Moves
Astound opponents by being the first to learn all the coolest moves in WCW VS THE WORLD™.
Spirit
A wrestler's mental state, or 'Spirit', is crucial in deciding a match's outcome, depicted by meters at the bottom of the screen.
Increasing Spirit
As your wrestler's 'Spirit' increases, moves become more potent, counters are easier, recovery is quicker, and you are harder to bring down.
Maximum Spirit
When your 'Spirit' meter flickers, your wrestler is extremely powerful, allowing you to showcase fancy moves.
Affecting Spirit
A wrestler's 'Spirit' is affected by executing difficult moves and appealing to the crowd, while weak or inappropriate moves can increase an opponent's spirit.
Momentum Shifts
Take advantage of momentum shifts by watching the spirit indicator; attack with big moves when your opponent's spirit is breaking.
Enemies & Characters
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING (Red)
The cream of the wrestling crop, this is where the big boys play, and they think they can take on the world! Representative wrestler: Hulk Hogan - An icon of the pro wrestling world, his moves and personality fascinate fans all over the world.
Chris Benoit
Dean Malenko
Sting
Ric Flair
Eddy Guerrero
Ultimo Dragon
Lord Steven Regal
Masahiro Chono
Lex Luger
Rick Steiner
Scott Steiner
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