Celebrity Death Match

by Gotham Games

Product Features

• Choose from over 20 other characters in single match gaming
• Play one of three different Character match-ups in Story Mode
• Step into the Deathmatch arena, or try new rings like the Steel Factory, Deathcon 2000 or the Graveyard
• Real moves from the TV show and crazier moves you've never seen before
• Features original hosts Nick Diamond and Johnny Gomez, and referee Mills Lane

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008G97E
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches ; 5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 14, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,230 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Finally take control of MTV's Celebrity Deathmatch and play as any one of over 20 celebrities to rumble in some of the greatest battles in the ring. Announcers Nick Diamond and Johnny Gomez provide color commentary as you rock in this first rate clay bloodbath.

Features:

• Episode Mode: Choose one of three different character match-ups. Nick and Johnny provide pre, post, and play-by-play commentary.
• Over 20 celebrities to choose from including, some never before seen in the TV show. Other characters are also available from show specials.
• Original show hosts Nick Diamond and Johnny Gomez provide color commentary while ref Mills Lane calls the shots.

Product Description

MTV's Celebrity Deathmatch lets you rumble in some of vicious wrestling matches ever, as your favorite(or least favorite) celebrity!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More fun to actually watch the show on MTV, November 9, 2003

By 

S. Teeter "thecollegebum" (Portland, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celebrity Death Match (Video Game)

I actually entered 2 stars for this item, but for some reason, they doubled it . . .
First off, I'm glad this game is under $20, because it definitely ain't a $40+ selection. The running commentary by Diamond and Gomez are the true highlights of this game, and the great voice work by series regulars including Mills Lane and Debbie Matenopolis (sp?) make this a "must-listen-to" game. The default fighters are varied enough, but the un-lockable bonus fighters are a bit of a let-down as none of them are celebrities, and most share the same sound files.
The actual fighting moves vary from great to clumsy as hell, but for the most part they're entertaining. You can unlock bonuses by playing the different fighters through set "Episodes" of Death Match. I completed all six the first time through.
In the end it's fun, but there's very little replay value without a second person.
Pros: Well-animated, "claymation" violence; side-splitting commentary and taunts; Ron Jeremy providing his own voice; the ring designs.
Cons: Way too easy to complete; little replay value outside of player v.s. player; clumsy execution of certain fighting moves, including finales; the absence of Stone Cold Steve Austin and Stacey Kornbread (outside her undead cameo); the lack of "A"-list celebrities; the lack of celebrity bonus characters.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I would rather watch paint dry..., October 26, 2005

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VJ "thing2202" (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Celebrity Death Match (Video Game)

I finally broke down and bought this game because it was only 2.99 and I'm glad I didn't pay a penny more for it. It's mildy entertaining, at best, because there are very few fighting moves and other options. Also the action is very slow as opposed to other great fighting games like Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter. As in most games, I find the announcers annoying and time consuming, however the one good thing about it is the celebrity personalities. The idea of the game has great potential, but the makers have fallen short of my standards.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SOME MAY LOVE IT, SOME MAY HATE IT, I LOVED IT! 9 OUT OF 10, June 12, 2008

By 

ACEMAN1 "HERE TO PISS YOU OFF" (Ripon, California) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Celebrity Death Match (Video Game)

At first, I was on the fence about buying this game because it got mixed bag reviews, but then I decided to pick it up and I'm glad I did because it's gory, it's funny, and it's highly entertaining.
WHAT THE GAME IS: Technically, it's a fighting game based on an old MTV show of clay celebrities who fight each other. This game features fifteen celebrities, six episodes with three matches each, unlockable characters, and you can customize your own celebrity.
GRAPHICS: Old and not great, I would like it to look a little better with its textures and animation.
MUSIC: Rock music like you'd expect from this kind of things.
SOUND: Punching, kicking, slashing, use of chainsaws, guns, dogs barking, the announcers spouting dirty sexual innuendos (Like one incident in which one of them fantasized about Carmen Electra and Cindy Margolis "doing it"), taunting from the celebrities, and more.
GAMEPLAY: Most people can breeze through this game with ease and unlock everything. Some may not like the selection of fighting moves, but others will (Like when I was Frankenstein and I was facing the Wolfman and he peed on me as one of his attacks, or dismembering your opponent in a number of ways). It's really quite satisfying to pull off these moves, and it's not hard to figure out how to finish someone, and when you do it's a glorious sight that will make you laugh your a-- off for how funny they are.
OVERALL: Well, it depends, do you really like fighting games? Are you a fan of the old show? Or are you just looking for some gory fun? I can't say if you'll like it or not because of how short the game is, and you might not like to fighting moves. But, you might find quite a lot of fun in this underrated game if you give it a chance.
THE GOOD: Cool dismembering moves, funny attacks and dialogue, great selection of celebrities, easy to use, and it's got an endless replay value.
THE BAD: Game is a bit too short, you can complete it in one sitting.