No other event in the history of wrestling has seen more legendary match-ups and classic championship battles that have forever changed the face of wrestling. WrestleMania X8's original gameplay engine recreates all the action, excitement and tradition World Wrestling fans have come to love. Experience the intensity and exhilaration of professional wrestling as you step onto the mat to fight the most brutal band of brawlers around. Master each Superstar's unique wrestling style and turn the tide of the match through a combination of counters, reversals and bone-shattering finishing moves. Play as top Superstars including newcomers Rob Van Dam™, Booker T™ and Hollywood Hulk Hogan. Compete in six different venues including SmackDown!, Raw and the ultimate extravaganza, WrestleMania. Finally, relive the rich history surrounding WrestleMania and compete for championship glory through a host of match types including death-defying TLC matches or legendary Hell in a Cell match-ups.

FEATURES:
• More than 35 Superstars: An updated 2002 roster features a complete list of the top Superstars including newcomers Rob Van Dam, Booker T and The Hurricane.
• nWo Superstars: For the first time ever in a World Wrestling video game, the members of the New World Order will be featured, including Kevin Nash and Scott Hall and ex-member Hollywood Hulk Hogan!
• All-new game engine: Original game engine focusing on simulation, reversals and momentum shifts. Master each Superstar's unique wrestling style and turn the tide of the match through a combination of counters, reversals and bone-shattering finishing moves.
• Path of a Champion: Start from the beginning and take your Superstar up through the ranks in quest for the Heavyweight Championship Belt.
• TV-style presentation: Multiple camera angles, cut-in's and cut-away's capture all the action.
• Enhanced graphics and realism: Pyrotechnics, detailed particle effects and camera flashes immerse players in the world of World Wrestling. Multiple crowd reactions such as cheering, booing and chanting vary in intensity and change with the action.
• Create A Superstar: Choose between a variety of settings including appearance, costumes and moves to create the ultimate Superstar!
• Partner control: Take control of your partner in tag team match-ups and change the course of a match.
• Superstar entrances: Each Superstar will have his or her own entrance complete with full TitanTron video and signature music.
• Variety of Match Types and Multiple Venues: Square off in more than 35 match types and choose between six different arenas including: WrestleMania X8, SmackDown!, Raw, Summerslam, Survivor Series and one hidden arena.