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WWF Rage in the Cage

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WWF Rage in the Cage - Sports Classic

SEGA CD
Sports
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WWF Rage in the Cage is a professional wrestling game that hit the SEGA CD in December 1993. It was developed by Sculptured Software and published by Acclaim Entertainment. Think of it as a spin-off made from the same engine as the 16-bit WWF Royal Rumble titles on Super NES and Genesis, so the look and feel are very similar. This was a SEGA CD exclusive, which allowed for CD-quality audio and full-motion video sequences, a step up from cartridge releases. Matches play out just like the Royal Rumble games. You pick a WWF wrestler from the roster and go head-to-head with an opponent, either the computer or another player. The core loop involves using punches, kicks, grapples, and signature moves to wear down your foe, then attempt a pinfall. The action is viewed from a three-quarter perspective, and each wrestler has a health bar that depletes as they take damage. There are no unique storylines or complex modes - it's straightforward arcade wrestling. Today, it's worth a look if you're a fan of that early-90s WWF style and the SEGA CD library. The audio benefits from the disc format, with digitized voice clips and a better soundtrack than the cartridge versions. However, it's a simple, no-frills wrestling game that doesn't add much beyond what Royal Rumble offered - so don't expect a deep simulation. It's a neat piece of WWF and SEGA CD history, but not a genre-defining title.

GAME INFO

Platform: SEGA CD
Genre: Sports
Developer: Sculptured Software
Released: 1993
Players: 1-2
Region: USA

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Getting Started

When you first boot up WWF Rage in the Cage, you'll be taken to a title screen. Press Start to reach the main menu where you can choose between a one-player match against the computer or a two-player versus mode. Select your wrestler from the roster using the D-pad and confirm with the A button (X key).

The match begins right after. Your goal is to reduce your opponent's health to zero and then pin them by pressing the run/attack button near their downed body. You can move around the ring, throw punches and kicks, and grapple by pressing B near your opponent. Each wrestler has a unique set of moves, so experiment with different button combinations near the ropes or turnbuckles. The SEGA CD version includes digitized voice clips and a short full-motion video intro, but the gameplay itself is straightforward arcade wrestling.

If you've played WWF Royal Rumble on Genesis or SNES, you'll feel right at home. The core mechanics are identical: light attacks, heavy attacks, and grapples. There's no complex special meter or story mode. Just pick a wrestler, fight, and try to get the three-count.

CONTROLS

Controls

Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
X: A button
S: B button
Z: C button
A: X button (6-button pad)
Q: Y button (6-button pad)
E: Z button (6-button pad)
Enter: Start / Mode

WWF Rage in the Cage FAQ

Is there anything iconic or memorable about WWF Rage in the Cage?

It stands as the only WWF wrestling game released for the SEGA CD, making it a unique piece of 1990s wrestling gaming. The CD format allowed for higher-quality audio and digitized voice clips, which was a step up from cartridge-based WWF titles of the era.

What makes WWF Rage in the Cage stand out among SEGA CD titles of its era?

It's built on the same engine as the well-regarded WWF Royal Rumble, but adds CD-quality sound and a handful of exclusive full-motion video sequences. For fans of the 16-bit wrestling games, it offers a familiar experience with a slight audio-visual boost.

Who developed WWF Rage in the Cage?

Sculptured Software developed the game, the same studio behind the 16-bit WWF Royal Rumble titles on Super NES and Sega Genesis. Acclaim Entertainment published it.

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