Step into the clay-splattered arena of chaos with MTV Celebrity Deathmatch (PlayStation 2, 2003). Based on the over-the-top MTV show, this 2003 fighter by Big Ape Productions and Gotham Games lets you live out the wildest “what if” matchups in claymation carnage. Ever wanted to watch celebrities pummel each other with absurd weapons and brutal finishers? Yeah, this game’s got you covered.

The roster is packed with pop culture icons of the early 2000s, each with their own exaggerated moves and fatalities straight out of the TV series. Matches play out in interactive arenas where chaos reigns, and just like the show, the commentary is snarky, the violence is ridiculous, and the humor is unapologetically over the top.

Gameplay is a mix of button-mashing fun and comedic spectacle, making it less about deep fighting mechanics and more about the joy of watching clay celebrities rip each other apart in ways that would get a real celebrity canceled instantly. It’s dumb fun in the best way possible, especially if you grew up with MTV’s edgy brand of humor.

Looking for retro games that capture pure early-2000s absurdity? MTV Celebrity Deathmatch is a time capsule of claymation chaos and pop culture parody. If you’re ready to relive the madness, buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange and throw down in the most ridiculous brawler ever made.