So for a few minutes, this game is like a good episode, complete with witty cultural commentaries and inane remarks from Kent Brockman. And then, suddenly, somewhere around round 3 of your 4th bout or so, the novelty factor wears off. Suddenly you are left with a very shallow wrestling game with little in the way of customization and limited replay value. Matches take place in a standard wrestling ring, complete with bouncy floor and rubber ropes. Weak attacks can be strung into combos, whereas medium attacks are often ranged abilities like Homer's bowling ball or Apu's slushy projectile.
Strong attacks are ultra-powerful but use up a lot of energy and can end up hurting both characters.
Energy is a renewable but finite measure of your characters endurance. If you engage in a flurry of activity you will have to dodge for a while until you recharge. Keeping things bearably interesting is the random appearance of power-up items such as energy boosters, health foods, speedy sneakers and taunting letters. Collect enough letters and you can issue a debilitating challenge to your opponent that will make you invulnerable for a short period of time and often stun your opponent as well. At first, you can choose from Homer, Maggie, Lisa, Bart, Apu, Krusty, Barney or Grounskeeper Willy.