WWF War Zone WWF War Zone is a professional wrestling video game featuring wrestlers from the World Wrestling Federation . Developed by Acclaim Studios Salt Lake and released by Acclaim Entertainment in 1998 for the PlayStation and Nintendo 64 , it was the first 3D WWF title to be released and is also the first WWF title released during the company ' s famed The Attitude Era . The game was followed by a sequel , " WWF Attitude " and the game engine was used in Acclaim ' s ECW video game titles as well . Features . " War Zone " has many features which were unique to North American professional titles at that time . In addition to being the first 3D WWF title , the N64 version also featured high resolution 640x480 character models . The game ' s graphics were motion captured to reflect the unique way in which each wrestler executed his moves . The game ' s momentum system is somewhat unique to the game . A character builds momentum by varying the moves he executes as well as by taunting the opponent . Repeating moves will have the crowd boo the character and give momentum to the opponent . The crowd will chant for the wrestler with maximum momentum , multiplying the damage the wrestler can do for the duration of the chant . The game ' s create - a - player mode was quite popular at the time of the game ' s release , as it was quite extensive for a 3D game . Each regular singles match starts with a brief intro for each wrestler appearing on top of the entrance ramp . Each wrestler has voice samples that play during each match , usually after the successful execution of a move or taunt . There are also sampled crowd chants , some of which are unique to each wrestler . Both versions feature play - by - play commentary from Jim Ross and Vince McMahon . The PlayStation version also features full motion video with video clips of WWF events , as well as 3D interludes of the apocalyptic " War Zone " set once seen in the introduction of WWF ' s " War Zone " program . The game begins with a video intro of the player entering the " War Zone " and the main menu is an elevator with buttons that the player selects to access the various game modes . Gameplay . The game ' s grapple system was unique at the time of the game ' s release . It featured punch , kick and initial grapple buttons . Grapple moves are done by performing an initial grapple and inputting a sequence of control pad presses ended by a button press . A variety of grapples moves can be done depending on the current position of the opponent . The single player game is highlighted by the " WWF Challenge " mode - in which the player selects a character and challenges for WWF titles . The player begins on the bottom of a pyramid of television monitors with wrestler ' s portraits on them and works up the pyramid by winning matches against wrestlers ranked immediately above in the hierarchy . Sometimes previously defeated wrestlers will challenge the player to a " Grudge match . " This is signified in the PlayStation version by a video clip of the wrestler in the War Zone issuing a challenge . These matches will usually be weapons or cage matches . If the player loses , he falls back down in ranking . As the player progresses towards the top of the pyramid , the player challenges for the Intercontinental Championship then the WWF Championship . At certain points in the game in the PlayStation version , the player sees clips of a groupie that either expresses interest or disinterest in the player according to whether certain matches are won or lost . After earning a spot directly under the wrestler at the top , the wrestler challenges the top wrestler for the WWF Championship . By winning the game with certain characters , the player can unlock certain special features and alternate costumes . An exhibition mode is also available for solo play , but the opponent cannot be chosen . There are a variety of match types and a maximum of four players can compete at once . There are nine modes of play in total . Roster . Secret characters . Notes : Differences between versions . The two versions have various trade - offs in game features . The N64 version features high resolution character models , but no high quality digitized music and video like its PlayStation counterpart does . Also , gamers have noticed that the N64 version sports a ring canvas with an oddly yellowish hue . The N64 version has two exclusive modes ; Royal Rumble and Gauntlet . The Game Boy version of the game is a bit more limited than it ' s PlayStation and N64 counterparts . Modes of play include singles , tag team , cage match , and WWF Challenge ( progess is kept via a password feature ) . Also , in this version , all wrestlers share the same moveset except for their finishing moves . Finally , the Game Boy version of War Zone does not feature Bret Hart , The Headbangers , or any of the secret characters ( including Cactus Jack and Dude Love ) .