WWF Betrayal (GB) (WWF Betrayal (GB))

Member Name: thole09

Product:	WWF Betrayal (GB)
Date:	05/04/09 (20 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Simple gameplay

Disadvantages: Graphical detailing

"WWF Betrayal" is a video game released for the Gameboy Color console in 2001 by THQ. It is based on the then World Wrestling Federation and its superstars. The ESRB panel in the United States gave the title a rating of "E" which deemed it suitable for all ages.

Unlike other traditional professional wrestling games where matches take place in the squared circle, Betrayal is a side-scrolling fighting game similar to titles such as "X-Men Mutant Wars". The story revolves around the character, namely a player's choice between popular stars such as The Rock or Triple H, being knocked out during a championship match and when he regains consciousness discovers the daughter of owner Vince McMahon captured and must find her to secure a rematch.

Gameplay is typical to other games of the genre and does not provide any sort of innovation. There does seem to be a sort of repetitiveness to the game as the attacks are identical between each character and only feature simple punches, kicks and drop-kick maneuvers. The player is able to execute his or her wrestler's signature move after an on-screen metre reaches a full charge which does add some variation, but the game is predominantly simple strikes. There is no sense of difficulty in this title with the enemies acting as mindless drones which don't react to the muscle bound onslaught which the wrestlers dish out; it can become very easy to complete the entire game with just one turn.

The graphics in this game are lackluster. There does appear to be good environmental detailing in the background but detailing of the actual characters is poor. I was not able to differentiate between the wrestlers with ease. The display, however, is reasonably colourful and makes a good use of the available technology to the console. The audio is comparably uninteresting with simple wrestling theme songs and "pop" effects when dealing a strike accompanying the player throughout.

Overall, Betrayal isn't the sort of game which I would find myself engaged with as a wrestling fan for a considerable period. It would likely be suitable for a younger audience due to the easy progression throughout the title and its simple controls.

Summary: Thumbs in the middle