WWF Wrestlemania - Steel Cage Challenge (USA)

In WWF Wrestlemania - Steel Cage Challenge, players are thrust into the thrilling world of professional WWF wrestling on the NES. The core focus of the game is the Steel Cage Challenge mode, where matches take place inside a formidable steel cage, adding an extra layer of intensity and strategy.

You can choose to embody one of the legendary WWF superstars of the era, including big names like Hulk Hogan, Randy "Macho Man" Savage, The Ultimate Warrior, Ted DiBiase "The Million Dollar Man", Mr. Perfect, and many others. Each wrestler possesses unique stats and signature moves, offering variety in gameplay.

The gameplay mechanics revolve around basic strikes like punches, kicks, grapples, and notably, submission holds or pinfalls. The primary objective is to weaken your opponent by continuously landing blows and executing grappling maneuvers. Once your opponent is sufficiently weakened, you can attempt to pin them for a referee's three-count or force them to submit through various submission holds. A unique aspect of the steel cage mode is that you can also win by climbing out of the cage before your opponent.

Each wrestler's health bar indicates their level of injury. As the health bar diminishes, the wrestler becomes more susceptible to pins or submissions. Mastering the timing of your attacks, defense, and utilizing each character's special moves is key to achieving victory in these challenging matches.