Play Legends of Wrestling II Online

Legends of Wrestling II came out on Game Boy Advance in 2002, published by Acclaim Entertainment. It was part of a wave of wrestling games trying to capture the sport's larger-than-life personalities on handhelds, a time when pixelated sprites and chiptune entrance music were the norm. You weren't getting a TV-style presentation, but the core of those classic rivalries was there to dig into.

You pick a famous wrestler like Hulk Hogan or Andre the Giant and guide them through a career mode, fighting match by match to climb the rankings. The main goal is to win championships, but you have to manage your popularity with the crowd; if they turn on you, it gets harder to advance. Key mechanics include timing-based grappling, building a special meter for finishing moves, and trying to counter your opponent's attacks. The pacing is deliberate, almost methodical, and the difficulty can spike sharply, especially when learning how to reverse holds. It feels like a rough but earnest translation of the spectacle, where every successful pin is a small victory.