# WWF WrestleFest (Arcade) - The Iconic 1991 Wrestling Classic *WWF WrestleFest*, released in June 1991 by Technōs Japan for arcades, is a professional wrestling game featuring World Wrestling Federation (WWF) stars, distributed by Technōs in Japan/North America and Tecmo in Europe/Australasia. The sequel to *WWF Superstars* (1989), it stars 10 selectable wrestlers: Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior, Ted DiBiase, Big Boss Man, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Earthquake, Mr. Perfect, Sgt. Slaughter, and Demolition (Smash, Crush), with The Legion of Doom (Hawk, Animal) as non-playable boss tag team champions. With enhanced graphics, vibrant sprites, and voice samples (commentary by Mike McGuirk, cutscenes with Gene Okerlund), it offers two modes: Saturday Night’s Main Event (tag team gauntlet) and Royal Rumble (battle royal). Supporting up to four players, it was a top arcade hit (*RePlay*: #2 in October 1991, AMOA’s top conversion kit of 1992). Critics praised its colorful visuals and gameplay (*GameTripper*: “best attract sequence”). A 2012 iOS remake (*WWE WrestleFest*) added modern wrestlers but lacks the original’s charm. A home arcade cabinet is planned for Fall 2025 by Basic Fun! No official console ports exist. ## Why Play WWF WrestleFest? *WWF WrestleFest* delivers high-energy wrestling with intuitive controls (A for punch, B for kick, A+B to run) and signature moves (e.g., Hogan’s Leg Drop, DiBiase’s Million Dollar Dream). In Saturday Night’s Main Event, players pick two wrestlers for a tag team gauntlet, facing four to five matches (dipswitch-dependent) to challenge The Legion of Doom for the WWF Tag Team Championship. Royal Rumble pits up to six wrestlers in a pinfall/submission-based battle royal (no over-the-rope eliminations). Double-team moves, apron power-ups (win grapples after tagging), and energy-buying via credits add depth. Gameplay lasts 10-20 minutes per mode, with high replayability in multiplayer (up to four players). Its cartoonish sprites, immersive sound, and roster of WWF’s Golden Era stars make it a retro gem, though its difficulty (CPU grapple advantage) and no home port frustrate fans. X posts praise its nostalgia and tag team fun but note the tough Legion of Doom fight. ## Key Features - Play as 10 WWF superstars (e.g., Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior, Jake Roberts, Demolition) across 2 modes - Saturday Night’s Main Event: Tag team gauntlet (4-5 matches) to face Legion of Doom - Royal Rumble: Up to 6 wrestlers in a pinfall/submission battle royal - Signature moves (e.g., Mr. Perfect’s Perfect-Plex, Earthquake’s Sit-Down Splash); double-team attacks - Four-player support; buy energy with credits; commentary by Mike McGuirk - Experience authentic arcade gameplay on our retro ROM platform ## Key Differences: Arcade vs. Remake/Other WWF Games - **Arcade (1991)**: 10 selectable wrestlers, 2 modes (Saturday Night’s Main Event, Royal Rumble), 68000 CPU, vibrant sprites, no console port; Demolition (Smash/Crush) exclusive.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWF_WrestleFest)[](https://www.arcade-museum.com/Videogame/wwf-wrestlefest) - **iOS Remake (2012, *WWE WrestleFest*)**: Adds modern stars (e.g., John Cena, The Rock), modes (one-on-one, steel cage, Road to WrestleMania), online multiplayer, DLC packs (e.g., Shawn Michaels, Eddie Guerrero); lacks original’s arcade feel. - **Compared to WWF Superstars (1989, Arcade)**: *WrestleFest* has larger roster (10 vs. 6), Royal Rumble mode, better graphics, four-player support; *Superstars* lacks commentary. - **Compared to WWF WrestleMania (1989, NES)**: *WrestleFest* is arcade-based, has more wrestlers, smoother controls, no stamina bar; *WrestleMania* is simpler, with 5-minute timers. - **Regional Notes**: Identical across regions; Japan’s title is *WWF Ressuru Fesuto*. No *Probotector*-style changes. ## Play WWF WrestleFest Online Slam into action today! Play *WWF WrestleFest* instantly on our website, Classic Joy Games, with no downloads, using arcade emulators. Alternatively, try it on sites like RetroGames.cc, ArcadeSpot.com (11/16 user rating), or PlayRetroGames.com (played 262,006 times). Physical arcade cabinets cost $1,000-$2,500 on eBay; four-player versions are rarer. Ideal for wrestling and arcade fans! Note: Use MAME or RetroArch for emulation; enable four-player mode with a Pandora Platinum Pro console. For strategy, use Ted DiBiase’s submission (Million Dollar Dream) in Royal Rumble or double-team with Demolition in tag mode; tag often to regenerate energy. Cheats (via emulation): Select Legion of Doom or mix Demolition with others. Await the *WWE WrestleFest* home cabinet in Fall 2025! Join players worldwide on Classic Joy Games. Start your match now and claim the WWF Tag Team Championship to forge your wrestling legacy!