Wrestle War is one of those early Sega Genesis brawlers that feels like stepping into a smoky arcade in 1989. You play as Bruce Blade, some fresh-faced rookie who punches his way through a roster of over-the-top wrestlers—think spandex, mullets, and guys who probably bench-press refrigerators for fun.

The controls are simple—grab, punch, suplex—but the AI doesn’t mess around. I remember getting tossed out of the ring more times than I’d like to admit. The crowd actually reacts when you pull off a big move, which was pretty wild for its time. And that soundtrack? Pure late-80s synth cheese in the best way.

It’s not the deepest wrestling sim, but there’s something satisfying about climbing the ranks, match after match, until you’re the one holding the belt. Just watch out for the guy with the luchador mask—he’s sneaky.