Bret Hart
Technical wrestler known for balanced abilities and precise grappling.
Documented for this version
Control Pad | Move the selected wrestler |
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Other button assignments vary by documented control layout and are omitted here rather than inferred.
How it plays
Matches take place from a side-on perspective in a wrestling ring. Players move around the ring, attack opponents, grapple, throw them, and attempt pins or rope eliminations depending on the match type.
Available formats include singles matches, tag-team bouts, and Royal Rumble matches. Royal Rumble play introduces multiple wrestlers over time; victory goes to the last wrestler remaining after opponents are thrown over the top rope. Different wrestlers have distinct strengths, and successful play depends on timing attacks, managing positioning, and using grapples effectively.
Plan your run
Stay near the center of the ring when possible so an opponent cannot easily force an over-the-rope elimination. Use short attacks to create an opening, then grapple and throw while the opponent is vulnerable.
In Royal Rumble matches, avoid prolonged exchanges near the ropes. Let other wrestlers weaken one another, conserve your position, and attack opponents who are already close to elimination. In tag matches, switch partners regularly to prevent one wrestler from becoming exhausted.
Meet the cast
Technical wrestler known for balanced abilities and precise grappling.
Powerful wrestler with strong physical attacks.
Large, hard-hitting wrestler focused on strength.
Clown-themed wrestler with a distinctive presentation.
Heavyweight wrestler built around power moves.
Popular powerhouse wrestler and major WWF star.
Rule-focused villainous wrestler, commonly called IRS.
Muscular wrestler with a power-oriented style.
Technical wrestler with an emphasis on timing and balance.
Veteran wrestler with an aggressive all-round style.
Powerful wrestler known for his signature presentation.
Experienced technical wrestler with a methodical style.
Fast, agile wrestler with strong offensive timing.
Veteran villainous wrestler with a technical approach.
Large, durable wrestler with a powerful supernatural persona.
Massive sumo-influenced wrestler specializing in strength.
Before you begin
Use the ring center to reduce the danger of being thrown over the top rope.
In Royal Rumble matches, target weakened wrestlers near the ropes.
Different wrestlers favor different combinations of speed, strength, and durability.
Editorial context
A straightforward SNES wrestling game whose main appeal is its WWF roster and multiplayer Royal Rumble matches.
The large roster is enjoyable, although the controls and presentation feel simpler than later wrestling games.
WWF Royal Rumble is a professional-wrestling fighting game developed by Sculptured Software and published by LJN for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993. It presents licensed WWF wrestlers in one-on-one bouts, tag matches, and large battle royals built around the Royal Rumble format. The game emphasizes grappling, striking, throws, ring positioning, and eliminating opponents over the top rope. Its roster includes major early-1990s stars such as Bret Hart, Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, and Yokozuna. Reception was generally mixed: the licensed roster and multiplayer action were appealing, while critics often noted the simple presentation and sometimes awkward controls.
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