WWF In Your House

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WWF In Your House
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment
Developer: Sculptured Software
Distributor: Arcadia Software (ES), Ecofilmes (PT) Scanbox Danmark (DK)
Licensor: TitanSports
Sound driver: SCSP/CD-DA (12 tracks)
Peripherals supported: 6Player
Genre: Sports (wrestling)
Number of players: 1-4
Release Date RRP Code JP 1997-02-21 ¥5,8005,800 T-8120G US 1996-11-23 $59.9959.99 T-8126H EU 1996-11-08 T-8126H-50 DE 1996-11-08 T-8126H-50 PT 199x UK 1996-11-08 T-8126H-50 PL 1997
Non-Sega versions IBM PC PlayStation

WWF In Your House (ＷＷＦ イン ユア ハウス) is a WWF wrestling game released for the Sega Saturn, acting as a sequel to WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game. Unlike its predecessor, WWF In Your House did not start as an arcade game; it was built specifically for home systems by Sculptured Software for Acclaim Entertainment, with little or no input from Midway Games, original authors of WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game.

WWF In Your House was the last WWF wrestling game to be made in this style. Acclaim's next game, WWF War Zone (which skipped Sega systems), reverted to the grappling style of gameplay usually associated with the series, which would be seen again with WWF Attitude for the Sega Dreamcast.

Gameplay

Wrestler select

Like WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game, WWF In Your House is more akin to a traditional versus fighting game (influenced primarily by Mortal Kombat), where the goal is to simply drain the opponent's life bar as opposed to trying to pin him until counted out by a referee. Matches are fought in two-dimensional rings and consist of timed rounds, with a wrestler needing to pin the opponent twice to win the match. The game adds "Super Pins" that can be performed before the final pin. It features digitized sprites of the wrestlers, and many over-the-top and unrealistic moves by the wrestlers. It supports up to four players at the same time (using the 6Player).

Wrestlers move around the ring using the D-Pad. They punch with and "Super Punch" with and kick with and "Super Kick" with . The Super attacks are slower but more powerful. Wrestlers can block attacks by holding and can shove by pressing punch () while blocking. Grabs and holds cannot be blocked. They can run by holding (with or to choose a direction) and can attack while running. They rebound off the ropes enclosing the ring when running. Wrestlers can climb up to a turnbuckle (by holding or in the upper corners of the ring) and then dive off by pressing any button. Once an opponent's vitality has been drained, the player must pin the opponent by pressing any button.

Each wrestler has his own special moves and combos, but they have some shared techniques that can be performed when close to an opponent. A wrestler can throw his opponent into the ropes with (or if facing left). A "Recover" meter appears, and the opponent rebounds off the ropes out of control until the meter is filled (which can be sped up if the player presses buttons repeatedly). Every wrestler can slam his opponent into the mat with (or if facing left). When backed against the ropes, this maneuver throws the opponent out of the ring. Or a wrestler can grab and lift his opponent over his head with +. Finally, wrestlers can grab opponents in a head hold with (or if facing left), which can be followed up by an attack. While in a head hold, a wrestler can perform a reversal with (or if facing left) or .

It is possible to throw a wrestler out of the ring and then follow the opponent out through the ropes. The wrestler outside the ring loses health if he remains outside the ring, unless his opponent joins him outside the ring.

Wrestlers have a "Combo" meter that fills as they perform moves during a round. When the meter fills, the wrestler can perform a combo by putting his opponent in a head hold and then pressing and any button (or if facing left). The Combo meter is retained between rounds. A pinned wrestler with a full Combo meter can get a "second wind" and recover with a sliver of health by pressing buttons repeatedly, if it is the last round and the wrestlers are inside the ring.

Modes

There are multiple single-player modes, selected after choosing a wrestler. There are three difficulty levels for computer-controlled opponents (Easy, Medium, and Hard).

• Season: The arcade mode. The player fights every wrestler in the game (including a mirror match against the same wrestler), for a total of 10 matches.
• Intercontinental Championship: The "easy ladder." The player plays 5 matches against a single opponent, 4 matches against two opponents at the same time, and 1 match against three opponents at the same time, for a total of 10 matches.
• World Wrestling Federation Championship: The "hard ladder." The player plays 5 matches against two opponents at the same time, 4 matches against three opponents at the same time, and 1 match against twelve opponents, three at a time.

There are multiple multiplayer modes, depending on how many players are in the game. Additional players can enter the game by pressing  START  at the wrestler select screen.

• Versus: For 2-4 players. A single match that pits every player against every other player, with one wrestler winning.
• Cooperative: For 2 players. A team mode where the players face 6 other teams in two-on-two matches.
• Buddy: For 2 players. Each player gets a computer ally (chosen randomly) and fights a single match against each other.
• Teams: For 3-4 players. A team of two players fights a single match against one wrestler (in a 3-player game) or another team of two players (in a 4-player game).

Power-ups

Power-ups are enabled by default. They appear randomly in the ring during the match and give temporary positive or negative effects to the wrestler that touches them. They can be disabled in the options (or players can disable the color-coding so that their effects are unpredictable).

	Gives a positive effect, such as increasing the wrestler's health or speed, filling the Combo meter, or disorienting the opponent.
	Gives a negative effect, such as decreasing the wrestler's health or speed, emptying the Combo meter, or disorienting the wrestler.

Wrestlers

Note: Move lists assume that the character is facing right. When facing left, and should be reversed.

P	Punch
SP	Super punch

K	Kick
SK	Super kick

BL	Block
RN	Run

Super Pins are performed after pinning the opponent in the final round.

Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, and the Undertaker return from WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game. Vader, Owen Hart, Ahmed Johnson, British Bulldog, Goldust, Ultimate Warrior, and Hunter Hearst-Helmsley are new.

Players one and two can choose a random wrestler by pressing + START  while Shawn Michaels (for player one) or Vader (for player two) is selected. Players three and four can choose a random wrestler by pressing + START  while Ultimate Warrior (for player three) or Hunter Hearst-Helmsley (for player four) is selected.

	Shawn Michaels
	Portrayed by: Michael Hickenbottom From: San Antonio, Texas Height: 6'1" Weight: 227 lbs.
	Shawn Michaels is the vain and arrogant "Heartbreak Kid." Move list Name Command Description Hat Attack P Shawn Michaels swings a hat downward, which temporarily stuns his opponent if it hits. Flying Headscissors K Shawn Michaels leaps forward and catches the opponent's head in between his legs, then does a takedown. Flying Back Elbow Hold  SK  for 3 seconds, then release Shawn Michaels dives forward with a flying elbow attack that knocks the opponent over. Crucifix Bomb  SK  (close) Shawn Michaels hooks his arm around his opponent's neck and uses it to swing his body and slam the opponent. Flex Aura  SP  Shawn Michaels shoots an energy ball. DDT Hold P for 3 seconds, then release or  SP  during head hold Shawn Michaels puts his opponent in a headlock and falls backwards to the ground. Belly-to-Back Suplex  SP  during head hold Shawn Michaels grabs the opponent from behind and does a suplex. Super Pin P  SK   SK  P during final pin Shawn Michaels drops a giant heart-shaped bed onto his opponent, with a neon sign reading "Heartbreak Hotel."
	Vader
	Portrayed by: Leon White From: Rocky Mountains Height: 6'5" Weight: 458 lbs.
	Vader is a super heavyweight wrestler who wears a mask. Move list Name Command Description Mastodon Charge Hold P for 3 seconds, then release Vader transforms into a mastodon and charges forward with his horns. Mask Attack P Vader swings his mastodon mask downward. Dragon Suplex P (close) Vader grabs his opponent's arms and rolls backwards with a slam. Choke Slam  SP  (close) Vader grabs his opponent's neck and slams them to the mat. Massive Roar  SK  Vader screams a wave projectile. Belly-to-Belly Suplex K (close) Vader grabs his opponent, then slams them back-first into the mat. Vader Sault P,  RN , or  BL  on the turnbuckle Vader moonsaults off the turnbuckle. Vader Bomb  SP , K, or  SK  on the turnbuckle Vader drops prone off the turnbuckle. Brainbuster  SP  during head hold Vader throws his opponent over his shoulder and falls backwards onto the mat. Powerbomb  SP  during head hold Vader picks up and slams his opponent head-first into the mat. Super Pin K K K K during final pin Vader jumps high into the air, then drops onto his opponent with his rear end.
	Bret Hart
	Portrayed by: Bret Hart From: Calgary, Alberta Height: 6'1" Weight: 234 lbs.
	Bret Hart is a member of a well known Canadian wrestling family. He is nicknamed "The Hitman" for his precise execution. Move list Name Command Description Eye Rake Hold P for 3 seconds, then release Bret Hart rips his opponent's eyeballs out. Atomic Drop P Bret Hart grabs his opponent by the legs, then slams them into the mat. Belt Strike P Bret Hart swings a championship belt downward. Crucifix Bomb Hold  SP  for 3 seconds, then release or  SK  during head hold Bret Hart hooks his arm around his opponent's neck and uses it to swing his body and slam the opponent. Powerslam  SP  Bret Hart grabs his opponent by the neck and the legs, then turns around with a slam. Glasses Flash Hold  SK  for 3 seconds, then release Bret Hart shoots an energy blast from his sunglasses. Sharpshooter  SP  over downed opponent (near legs) Bret Hart grabs his opponent's legs and twists them. Super Pin  SP   SP  during final pin Bret Hart drops a giant championship belt onto his opponent.
	Owen Hart
	Portrayed by: Owen Hart From: Calgary, Alberta Height: 5'11" Weight: 234 lbs.
	Owen Hart is the younger brother of Bret Hart and the self-styled "King of Harts." Move list Name Command Description Scepter Smash Hold P for 3 seconds, then release Owen Hart swings a scepter downward. Northern Lights Suplex  SP  (close) or  SK  during head hold Owen Hart grabs his opponent and falls backwards with a slam. Card Cannon K Owen Hart shoots a barrage of playing cards. Giant Card Attack  SK  Owen Hart swings a giant playing card downward like a folding chair. He can hit additional times with KKKKK. Butterfly Suplex P during head hold Owen Hart grabs his opponent and falls backwards with a slam. Super Pin P P K K during final pin Owen Hart drops a giant throne onto his opponent, which adorns him in full regalia as it falls.
	Ahmed Johnson
	Portrayed by: Anthony Norris From: Pearl River, Mississippi Height: 6'2" Weight: 305 lbs.
	Ahmed Johnson was the winner of the 1996 WWF Intercontinental Title. Move list Name Command Description Jawbreaker Hold P for 3 seconds, then release (close) Ahmed Johnson lifts his opponent into the air by the neck, then slams them down. Speedbag Punch Hold  SP  for 3 seconds, then release (close) Ahmed Johnson pummels his opponent with repeated quick punches. Dragon Suplex P (close) Ahmed Johnson grabs his opponent's arms and rolls backwards with a slam. Tremor  SP  Ahmed Johnson bashes the ground with both fists, sending a shockwave across the ground. Vertical Suplex  SK  (close) Ahmed Johnson lifts his opponent into the air, then falls backward with a slam. Giant Strike  SK  Ahmed Johnson grows to massive size and punches. Pearl River Plunge  SK  during head hold Ahmed Johnson flips his opponent upside down, then falls into a sitting position. Sidewalk Slam K during head hold Ahmed Johnson slams the opponent into the mat in a prone position. Super Pin P  SP   SK  K during final pin Ahmed Johnson bashes his opponent with a double axe-handle punch, which causes them to explode.
	British Bulldog
	Portrayed by: David Smith From: Manchester, England Height: 6'0" Weight: 253 lbs.
	British Bulldog is a wrestler with a Britain-themed gimmick. Move list Name Command Description Clothesline Hold P for 3 seconds, then release (close) British Bulldog runs forward with a clothesline that knocks the opponent over. Dropkick Hold  SK  for 3 seconds, then release British Bulldog jumps with a dropkick that knocks the opponent over. Leash Whip P British Bulldog swings a whip downward. Union Jack Spin  SP  British Bulldog whips a Union Jack around his opponent and uses it to spin them around in a circle, which temporarily stuns the opponent. Belly-to-Back Suplex K (close) British Bulldog hops behind his opponent, then grabs them from behind and falls backwards with a slam. Atomic Drop K (close) British Bulldog hops behind his opponent, then grabs and drops them onto his knee. Running Powerslam  SK  (close) British Bulldog grabs and carries his opponent over his shoulder, then runs forward and slams them into the mat. Choke Chain  SK  British Bulldog throws a dog collar attached to a chain. If it hits, the collar attaches itself to the opponent's neck, and British Bulldog pulls the opponent back toward him, where he hits with a headbutt. Vertical Suplex  SP  during head hold British Bulldog lifts his opponent into the air, then falls backward with a slam. Dragon Suplex  SP  during head hold British Bulldog grabs his opponent's arms and rolls backwards with a slam. Super Pin P  SK   SP  K during final pin British Bulldog wraps his opponent in a large Union Jack.
	The Undertaker
	Portrayed by: Mark Calaway From: Death Valley Height: 6'10" Weight: 328 lbs.
	The Undertaker is portrayed in his "Deadman" persona, a macabre-themed character with abilities involving funereal imagery such as ghosts and tombstones. Move list Name Command Description Urn Smash Hold P for 3 seconds, then release The Undertaker hops forward and smashes an urn downward. Sliding Choke Slam P The Undertaker slides forward and grabs his opponent by the throat, then slams the opponent into the ground while still sliding. Demon Blast K The Undertaker kneels and shoots multiple flaming skulls, which knock the opponent away from him. Cursed Touch K The Undertaker kneels and shoots multiple flaming skulls, which knock the opponent toward him. Tombstone Hit  SK  The Undertaker swings a tombstone downward like a folding chair. He can hit additional times with KKKKK. Bat Attack  SK  The Undertaker summons a giant bat that flies forwards. Belly-to-Belly Suplex  SK  (close) or  SP  during head hold The Undertaker grabs his opponent, then slams them back-first into the mat. Tombstone Piledriver  SK  during head hold The Undertaker flips his opponent upside down, jumps high into the air, and falls down with a slam. Super Pin  SK   SK   SP   SP  during final pin The Undertaker punches his opponent into the ground, and a tombstone rises in their place.
	Goldust
	Portrayed by: Dustin Rhodes From: Hollywood, California Height: 6'6" Weight: 260 lbs.
	Goldust is a crossdressing wrestler who is obsessed with movies and gold. Move list Name Command Description Gold Dust Hold P for 3 seconds, then release Goldust shoots a cloud of gold dust. Cut P Goldust lunges forward and shuts a large clapperboard. Scoop Powerslam P (close) Goldust grabs the opponent's head and feet between his arm span, then spins around with a slam. Kiss of Death K Goldust shoots a giant pair of lips forward. Curtain Call  SK  during head hold Goldust lifts and slams the opponent into the mat by the head. Super Pin  SK   SK  during final pin Goldust transmutes his opponent into a gold statue of himself resembling an Academy Award.
	Ultimate Warrior
	Portrayed by: James Hellwig From: Parts unknown Height: 6'2" Weight: 260 lbs.
	Ultimate Warrior is a wrestler known for his energetic style and distinctive face paint. Move list Name Command Description Short Arm Clothesline Hold P for 3 seconds, then release Ultimate Warrior slides forward with one arm extended and grabs the opponent with it, then uses the other arm for a clothesline that knocks the opponent over. Lightning Bolt P Ultimate Warrior shoots a lightning bolt. Lighting Punches Hold  SP  for 3 seconds, then release Ultimate Warrior dashes forward with multiple rapid punches. Tassel Whip  SP  Ultimate Warrior whips the tassels on his arms forward. Backbreaker  SK  (close) Ultimate Warrior grabs the opponent and slams them onto his knee. Body Slam  SK  during head hold Ultimate Warrior flips his opponent around in a slam. Gorilla Press Slam P during head hold Ultimate Warrior lifts his opponent over his head and drops them. Super Pin P P P K during final pin Ultimate Warrior electrifies his opponent with bolts of lightning from his fingers.
	Hunter Hearst-Helmsley
	Portrayed by: Paul Levesque From: Greenwich, Connecticut Height: 6'4" Weight: 246 lbs.
	Hunter Hearst-Helmsley is a snobbish, blue-blooded New England elite. Move list Name Command Description Overshoulder Armbreaker P Hunter Hearst-Helmsley dashes forward to grab his opponent's arm and breaks it. Bulldog P (close) Hunter Hearst-Helmsley grabs his opponent and flies high into the air with a slam. Cane Swing K Hunter Hearst-Helmsley swings a cane in a circle, knocking the opponent into the air. Cane Trip K Hunter Hearst-Helmsley swings a cane upward, tripping his opponent. Vertical Suplex K Hunter Hearst-Helmsley lifts his opponent into the air, then falls backward with a slam. Pedigree  SP  during head hold Hunter Hearst-Helmsley jumps while holding his opponent by the neck and pushes them into the mat. Super Pin  SP   SP   SP   SP  during final pin Hunter Hearst-Helmsley sucks his opponent into a bottle of perfume.

Stages

Every wrestler has a personalized stage in this game.

Shawn Michaels

Vader

Bret Hart

Owen Hart

Ahmed Johnson

British Bulldog

The Undertaker

Goldust

Ultimate Warrior

Hunter Hearst-Helmsley

Production credits

Sculptured Team

• Lead Programmer: Paul Blagay
• Programmers: Rob Brannon, Eric Repasy, Richard Terranova
• Sound Driver Programmer: Bob Dayley
• Sony Team Programmers: Mike Engberg, Justin Towns
• PC Team Programmers: Jon Matsukawa, Darin Mills
• Additional Programming: John Drabik, Craig Matsuura, Bob Witmer
• Project Manager: Jim "Art Gorilla" Jung
• Art Coordinators: John Kilbourn, Jeff Knight
• Artist: Kent Barney, Matt Liverman, Neil Melville, Jon Olsen, Paul Vaughn
• Sound: Mark Ganus, Dean Morell, Roy Wilkins
• Puppet Table Monkeys: Paul Blagay, Richard Terranova, Rob "BBQ" Brannon, Eric Repasy
• Sub Primate: Troy Leavitt
• Art Monkeys: Amie "Deadhead" Engberg, Aron Engberg, Bryan C. Standing

Testing Team

• Supervisors: Gary Rowberry, Todd Dowd
• Testers: Jeff Robinson, Preston Whitney, Anthony Davis, Micah Tordiff, Nathan Smith, Marques Shaw, Mark Ogea, Kevin Godwin
• Special Thanks: Cathleen Blagay, Cindy Repasy, Rebecca Terranova, Rod Horlsey, Rob Nelson, Altair Lane, Bruce Gifford, Judy Jette, Kirstin Cook, Drake Dickerson, Jeff Peters, Sega DTS

This game is dedicated to the loving memories of Matthew Davis Annis and Jeff Zentil

Acclaim Studio Services

• Director of Studio Services: Jeremy Schwartz
• Interactive Director: Melianthe Kines
• Directors Assistant: Frances Esposito
• Stunt Coordinator: Jeff Gibson
• Makeup Artists: Bryant Holt

Ultimatte Studio Post Processing

• Senior Manager: Rob Zimmelman
• Lighting Supervisor: Ray MacDonough
• Production Assistants: Mitch Meyer, Louis Picone, Marc Weiss
• Post Proc Supervisor: Rob Muzer
• Post Processing Team: Jay Biancamano, Melissa Beckman, Peter Klimek, Marvin Tate
• Studio Coordinator: Sharon Shayowitz
• FMV Sequences by: Acclaim Studio Services
• Vice President of Product Development: Col Stone
• Director of Product Development: Amy Smith Boylan
• Director of Sports Team: Steve Cox
• Executive Producer: Dan Feinstein
• Producer: Michael Archer
• Producers: Steffan Levine, Jay Luss, Zeke Mandel, Douglas Yellin, Brett Gow, Jim Dunn
• Standards Coordinator: Shawn Rosen
• Analysts: Pete Wanat, Nathaniel Gunther, Mark Mermelstein, Linda Spelman

Licensing

• Assistant Licensing Manager: Nina Skalka
• Licensing Assistants: Erin Maloney, Lorine Guido
• TitanSports Inc: Chris Argento, Rene Goulet, John Arnold, Judy Kempa, Nick Barberi, Ed de Lange, Jim Bell, Mary Mieszczanski, Debbie Bonnanzio, Derek Phillips, Howard Finkel, Ann Russo, Michael Foley, George Germanakos, P. J. Walker, Terry Anderson, Julie Youngberg, Betsy Gonzalez, Cindy Mak, Theresa Kelly

Marketing

• Marketing Director: Steve Lux
• Product Manager: Evan Stein
• Associate Prod Manager: Doug Sherman
• Assistant Prod Manager: Ed Fortune
• Mktg Coordinators: Tom Bass, Steve Buglino, Dora Guinta

Acclaim Quality Assurance

• Senior Manager: Ray Boylan
• Supervisors: Carol Caracciolo, Tom Falzone
• Lead Analysts: Eric Hendrickson, Jeff Rosa
• Project Leads: Brian Regan, Jim Craddock, Brian Krieger, James Daly, Mike Sterzel, Wing Shiu
• QA Testers: Alex de la Teja, Jason Vandehey, Jason Miller
• Tech Support Supervisor: Harry Reimer
• Senior Tech Support: John Gonzales, Howard Perlman, Bethany Blewett
• Technicians: Dan Wimpelberg, Andrew Fullaytor, Rob Coffey, Greg McGovern
• PCT Supervisor: Gil Leong
• Senior Technical Analyst: Edmond Kok
• Lead Technical Analyst: John Melendez
• Technical Analysts: Leigh Busch, Richard Varney, Jerry Tjan, John Nicolaou, Jesus Arozamena
• Special Thanks: Robert Be Dard, Pierrette Be Dard, Dallas Hart, Blade Hart, Jade Hart, Beans Hart, Jess White, VJ Russo, William Russo, Wes Trager, Roger Booth, Fiona Milburn, Liz Murray, Remington Scott, Larry Kelly, Phil Grunfelder, Sharon Dougherty, Eric Samulski, Cristina Silvestri, and Chester, Stefanie Miano, Simon Gouldstone, Tyrone Miller, Pax

Source:

In-game credits

File:WWF In Your House Saturn credits.pdf

Magazine articles

Main article: WWF In Your House/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Print advert in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) #89: "December 1996" (1996-xx-xx)

Print advert in Ultra Game Players (US) #93: "January 1997" (1996-12-31)

Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1997-06: "1997-06 (1997-03-07)" (1997-02-21)

Artwork

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  US prototype cover

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average
Publication Score Source GamesMaster (UK) 53

	53
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Sega Retro Average
Publication Version Score Fun Generation (DE) PAL 70 Game Informer (US) NTSC-U 69 Hacker (HR) 86 LeveL (CZ) 29 MAN!AC (DE) PAL 69 Mega Force (FR) PAL 81 Mega Fun (DE) PAL 72 Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J 52 Secret Service (PL) 65 Sega Power (UK) PAL 58 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J 47 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J 47 Super Juegos (ES) 88 Video Games (DE) PAL 65

	64
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WWF In Your House

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Technical information

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References

WWF franchise games for Sega systems
	WWF WrestleMania: Steel Cage Challenge (1993)
	WWF Super WrestleMania (1992) | WWF Royal Rumble (1993) | WWF Raw (1994) | WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game (1995)
	WWF WrestleMania: Steel Cage Challenge (1993) | WWF Raw (1994)
	WWF Rage in the Cage (1993)
	WWF Raw (1995) | WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game (1995)
	WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game (1996) | WWF In Your House (1996)
	WWF Attitude (1999)
	WWF Royal Rumble (2000)
	WWF Royal Rumble (1994)