Mat Mania

About

Mat Mania is a side-scrolling wrestling brawler where you square off against a series of opponents to claim the TWA championship. You punch, kick, and grapple your way through the ranks using a mix of basic strikes and wrestling-specific moves. The game offers single-player campaigns or split-screen multiplayer, letting you and a friend take turns in the ring. The game is best remembered for its simple combat loops and early attempts at co-op play, though it lacks the polish of later Technos Japan titles like Double Dragon. With a Metacritic score of 62 out of 100, it’s more of a footnote in the arcade wrestling space than a must-play. Still, it’s a quick, punchy experience for fans of early beat ’em ups.