If you can find a copy at a local retro shop or on sites like eBay , it’s worth a play for the NSYNC vs. Marilyn Manson match alone.

Much like the clay figures in the show, characters would show visible damage—bruises, dents, and missing limbs—as the fight progressed.

The real "charm" (if you can call it that) was the finishing moves. Once an opponent's health was depleted, a "KILL" prompt appeared, allowing you to perform a gruesome, show-inspired finisher to end the match. However, critics at the time—and modern retro reviewers—often noted that the gameplay felt repetitive and lacked the depth of contemporaries like WWE SmackDown! . Why It’s Worth Revisiting (For the Nostalgia)

Hosts Johnny Gomez and Nick Diamond , along with the iconic referee Mills Lane . Gameplay: Button Mashing and Blood

In terms of mechanics, Celebrity Deathmatch was a straightforward 3D brawler. You had your basic attacks, grapples, and a special "MTV Meter" that, when filled, let you execute a cinematic super move.