Play WWF WrestleFest Online Free for Arcade.
WWF WrestleFest hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1991 on the Arcade, this retro classic from Technōs Japan is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
There are more voice samples, including commentary and pre-match introductions by WWF ring announcer Mike McGuirk. It is the sequel to Technōs' previous WWF game, WWF Superstars.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Insert Coin | V | Select |
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| Action | Keyboard | Arcade input |
|---|---|---|
| Move | · · · · | Joystick (8-way) |
| A | · | Button 1 |
| B | · | Button 2 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind WWF WrestleFest
In addition to the return of the Saturday Night's Main Event and Royal Rumble game modes, the remake also featured standard one-on-one, tag team, steel cage and gauntlet match types, along with online multiplayer. is a professional wrestling video game developed and released by Technōs Japan for arcades in 1991, featuring stars of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). The game was distributed by Technōs in Japan and North America, and by Tecmo in Japan, Europe and Australasia.
THQ released a remake of the game for iOS under the title WWE WrestleFest in February 2012. In February 2012, THQ released a remake of the game for iOS featuring both current and former wrestlers, retitled WWE WrestleFest. The voiced cut scenes featuring Gene Okerlund from Superstars returned as well.
How WWF WrestleFest Plays
The game features ten selectable wrestlers. The 2021 title RetroMania Wrestling was heavily inspired by WrestleFest and was also promoted as a successor to the original arcade game. THQ released a remake of the game for iOS under the title WWE WrestleFest in February 2012.
Just like its predecessor, WrestleFest simulates professional wrestling matches. The game adds support for up to four simultaneous players and the ability to insert more credits into the machine to buy energy. The remake introduced a roster composed of more contemporary WWE stars such as The Undertaker, John Cena, Randy Orton and Rey Mysterio, along with former performers including The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Jake Roberts and Randy Savage.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Sinclair User rated the game with an 88% score, citing the game's variety of characters and high replay value. It is the sequel to Technōs' previous WWF game, WWF Superstars. While critical to the graphics being cartoony, they praised its gameplay.
THQ released a remake of the game for iOS under the title WWE WrestleFest in February 2012. In North America, RePlay reported WWF WrestleFest to be the second most-popular arcade game of the month in October 1991. There are more voice samples, including commentary and pre-match introductions by WWF ring announcer Mike McGuirk.
WWF WrestleFest — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I save my progress in WWF WrestleFest?
It does — with a free account you can snapshot the game at any point using save states, then pick it up later from exactly that spot.
How many players does WWF WrestleFest support?
WWF WrestleFest supports 1 player(s) in this browser version.
Can I play WWF WrestleFest online for free?
Absolutely. The full game loads in the player at the top of this page and runs right in your browser — no installs, no plugins, no waiting.
Do I need a controller to play WWF WrestleFest?
No. Keyboard controls work out of the box (see the controls panel), and any USB or Bluetooth gamepad is detected automatically.