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Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This at Home
Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This at HomeExtreme wrestling chaos in brutal backyard arenas.
Battle Royale
Battle RoyaleWrestling mayhem for up to five players in a no‑holds‑barred brawl.
Overview
Description

Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This at Home thrusts players into a gritty, open‑ended fighting experience where anything can become a weapon. Leap from rooftops, smash opponents with barbed wire, thumbtacks, and even fire to claim the title of King of Hardcore. Featuring split‑screen multiplayer and a single‑player mode, the game delivers over‑the‑top action across sprawling environments, encouraging risky, high‑damage tactics for fans of hardcore combat sports.

Step into a frenzied wrestling arena where five maniacs clash with no rules, no referees, and no mercy. The game delivers nonstop, high‑intensity action that feels like you’re right in the middle of every bone‑cracking hit. Team up with friends or go solo in a winner‑take‑all showdown that tests reflexes and aggression. With intense sound design and fast‑paced combat, Battle Royale captures the raw chaos of arcade wrestling for up to five players.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Fighting Games
Fighting Games
Best for
Hardcore wrestling fans and retro gamers
Fans of chaotic arcade wrestling
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
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release date
2003-10-08
1990-12-31
Specifications
developer
Midway Studios Los Angeles
Incredible Technologies
publisher
Eidos Interactive
Turbo Technologies
age rating
ESRB M
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multiplayer
Single player, Split screen
Single player, Multiplayer
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Variety of improvised weapons
  • Highly interactive environments
  • Split‑screen multiplayer
  • Distinct hardcore wrestling theme
  • Fast, adrenaline‑fueled gameplay
  • Supports up to five players locally
  • No‑referee rule set encourages creative tactics
  • Strong, immersive sound design
Cons
  • Limited to PlayStation 2
  • Graphics dated by modern standards
  • Steep learning curve for controls
  • Limited to local multiplayer only
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • No online matchmaking
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