WWF Raw

WWF Raw
Publisher: Acclaim Developer: Sculptured Software, Realtime Associates System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega 32X, Sega Game Gear ROM Size: 3MB 4MB Genre: Sports Release Date RRP Code JP 1995-12-31 ¥8,800 US 1994 $? T-81316 EU 1994 £? US 1994 $? EU 1994 £? JP 1995-09-01 ¥9,800 T-81316-50 US 1995 $? T-8103B EU 1995 £? T-8103B-50 ESRB SEGA ELSPA OFLC

WWF Raw is a wrestling game developed by Sculptured Software and published by Acclaim for the Sega Mega Drive, Sega 32X, Sega Game Gear, Game Boy and SNES. This is the only Genesis WWE game to support up to four players. It is a sequel to WWF Royal Rumble. New to the series is differing attributes and a new tug-of-war grapple system.

For whatever reason, the Japanese Mega Drive release uses the European box style, and stands as one of the rarest games for the console in that region.

Gameplay

In addition to standard punch and kick attacks the player can perform a grapple which brings up a new tug-of-war meter. When this appears the player must rapidly press buttons to pull the energy to their side. When the bar has moved to their side enough it is possible to perform moves. When the players energy is low enough it is also possible to use a signature move.

Game modes include: One-on-One match (One Fall, Brawl, and Tournament is available), Tag Team, Bedlam, Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, and Raw Endurance.

Version Differences

The 32X version of RAW has Kwang as a secret playable character. He is unlocked by pressing ++ on the wrestler select screen. He shares moves with other characters such as using Diesel's & Bam Bam Bigelow's finisher and Doink's mega move. Some lighter wrestlers can do a schoolboy pin my standing behind a groggy pin and the taunt pin that the heavy wrestlers are slightly different. The commentator team images change between Vince McMahon and Jerry Lawler and the team of Gorilla Monsoon and Stephanie Wyant. There is also alternating referees. The intro and character select screen is slightly different and has new music. Lex Luger's theme music is also updated. A sign with RAW on it and a medical kit case can be found on the outside of the ring to be used as weapons. The ring apron and Turnbuckles are a purplish instead of red and blue.

The Game Gear version has fewer wrestlers and does not include the Bedlam, Royal Rumble, or Raw Endurance match types. All characters share the same moveset except for their signature moves. There are no Mega Moves. The game runs slower. Two exclusive characters are present: Crush and Randy Savage.

Characters

Mega Drive & 32X

• 1-2-3 Kid
• Bam Bam Bigelow
• Bret Hart
• Diesel
• Doink the Clown
• Kwang (32X only)
• Lex Luger
• Luna Vachon
• Owen Hart
• Razor Ramon
• Shawn Michaels
• The Undertaker
• Yokozuna

Game Gear

• Bam Bam Bigelow
• Bret Hart
• Crush
• Diesel
• Lex Luger
• Randy Savage
• Razor Ramon
• Shawn Michaels
• The Undertaker
• Yokozuna

Manuals

32X Version

• JP Manual ^(info)

Physical Scans

Mega Drive Version

	74	Sega Retro Average
		Based on 4 reviews
Publication Score Source Game Players 71 2/95 MAN!AC 76 Player One 68 №55 VG&CE 80 1/95

Mega Drive, US
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Mega Drive, EU
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Mega Drive, JP
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32X Version

	75	Sega Retro Average
		Based on 3 reviews
Publication Score Source Consoles + 80 №45 MAN!AC 77 Player One 68 №55

32X, US
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32X, EU
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32X, JP
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Game Gear Version

	50	Sega Retro Average
		Based on 2 reviews
Publication Score Source Consoles + 50 №50 Game Players 50 2/95

Game Gear, US
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Game Gear, EU
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WWF franchise games for Sega systems
	WWF WrestleMania: Steel Cage Challenge (1992)
	WWF Super WrestleMania (1992) | WWF Royal Rumble (1993) | WWF Raw (1995)
	WWF Rage in the Cage (1994)
	WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game (1996) | WWF In Your House (1997)
	WWF Attitude (1999)
	WWF Royal Rumble (2000)