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gave said version a score of 56%, stating: "When you press a button to pull off a move there's far too long a wait for any action, and the game actually builds up a queue which can mean you are waiting for moves to happen before you can continue."
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gave the same version a score of 60% and said, "Unless you're desperate to see Captain Lou Albano in action again (and who isn't?), scant reason for a purchase presents itself. Casual wrestling fans can pass."
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gave the PS2 version a score of four stars out of five and said that its characters "have an exaggerated action-figure look, but they move smoothly and have a robust collection of moves." However,
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The game was met with "mixed or average" reviews, according to
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This article is about the video game. For the series, see
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Index

Legends of Wrestling (series)
Legends of Wrestling

Rob Van Dam
Bret Hart
Hulk Hogan
Terry Funk
Jimmy Snuka
Jerry Lawler
The Road Warriors
Jimmy Hart
Developer(s)
Acclaim Studios Salt Lake City
Publisher(s)
Acclaim Entertainment
Composer(s)
Legends of Wrestling
Platform(s)
PlayStation 2
GameCube
Xbox
NA
PAL
NA
PAL
Genre(s)
Sports
Single-player
multiplayer
professional wrestling

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