Much like the clay figures in the show, characters would show visible damage—bruises, dents, and missing limbs—as the fight progressed.
It retained the biting, satirical commentary that made the show a hit, featuring voice work that mimicked the show's iconic style.
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. MTVs Celebrity Deathmatch [Xbox Classic]
The game included a surprisingly fun feature where you could build your own doomed star to send into the ring. The Verdict: A "Guilty Pleasure" Fighter
Hosts Johnny Gomez and Nick Diamond , along with the iconic referee Mills Lane . Gameplay: Button Mashing and Blood Much like the clay figures in the show,
Is it a technical masterpiece? Not even close. Many reviewers give it a low score for its shallow combat and "unfinished" feel. But as a piece of kitschy history, MTV’s Celebrity Deathmatch on the Xbox is a hilarious, gory, and undeniably weird trip down memory lane.
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) Marilyn Manson match alone
The game’s biggest draw was undoubtedly its roster. It featured a bizarre mix of 27 playable characters—some pulled straight from the show’s greatest hits and others that feel like a snapshot of early-2000s tabloids.