WWF Rage in the cage is a solid wrestling title from the 16-bit era of gaming, and perhaps the best of the available WWF titles from 1990-1995. The gameplay and graphics is very similar to WWF Royal Rumble on Sega Genesis and SNES, but Rage in the cage has some noticeable additional features, for example:
1) In this game you get to choose from 20 of the more popular WWF-wrestlers of the early 90's. Compared to other WWF games of the time, this is quite a large character roster (Royal rumble for SNES and Genesis had 10 characters).
2) Sound effects/quality are similar/identical to those featured in Royal Rumble (SNES).In addition, Howard Finkel's voice will introduce matches, and all wrestlers have audio recorded comments before matches.
3) The game offers cage matches.
4) You will also find a number of FMV videos in the game. In the section for character selection, you can actually watch FMV's of each individual wrestler's special move. Also, if you beat the game on tournament mode, you will get to see a FMV of your wrestler celebrating in the ring.
The downside is that this game really shows its age. FMV videos are meant to be the "WOW" factor of this game. FMV in 16-bit resolution played on a full HD tv is not not very impressive by todays standards :P, but may work as a comic relief. If you already have Royal Rumble for SNES or Genesis, this is merely an extension of those titles, and little new content is offered besides the FMV's and additional character selection. Remember that this game does not have the option of Royal Rumble matches.
How ever, this game is quite affordable today, and it gives you more for your money than what Royal Rumble on SNES or Genesis will do. Mainly because in you get to control 20 wrestlers: Randy Savage, Shawn Michaels, Kamala, Ted Dibiase, Tatanka, Mr. Perfect, Rick Martel, Crush, Bam Bam Bigelow, Bret Hart, IRS, Yokozuna, Big Boss Man, Undertaker, Razor Ramon, Samu, Fatu, Knobbs, Sags and Lex Luger. Some of these wrestlers are exclusively featured in this game.
