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 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. MTVs Celebrity Deathmatch [Xbox Classic]
Jerry Springer , Anna Nicole Smith , and the legendary Mr. T . The Bizarre: Miss Cleo , Carrot Top , and even Ron Jeremy . Is it a technical masterpiece
If you’re a collector or a fan of the original Xbox Classic, this game is a fascinating piece of licensed media. But as a piece of kitschy history, MTV’s
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.
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.