Summary
- Release Year: 1992
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: Amiga, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS
- Publishers: Simulmondo
3D World Boxing (1992): A Retro Boxing Classic
3D World Boxing is a boxing video game developed by Sega AM7 and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis. It was released in Japan in 1992 and in North America and Europe in 1993. The game is notable for its pseudo-3D graphics, which were advanced for its time.
Gameplay
3D World Boxing is a one-on-one boxing game in which the player controls a boxer from a third-person perspective. The game features a variety of punches, including jabs, hooks, and uppercuts. Players can also block punches and perform special moves, such as the Dragon Punch and the Hurricane Uppercut.
The game’s pseudo-3D graphics are created using a technique called “scaling sprites.” This technique involves rotating and scaling 2D sprites to create the illusion of 3D objects. The result is a game that looks more realistic than traditional 2D boxing games.
3D World Boxing features a variety of game modes, including a single-player mode, a two-player mode, and a tournament mode. The single-player mode allows the player to fight against a computer-controlled opponent. The two-player mode allows two players to fight against each other. The tournament mode allows the player to compete against a series of computer-controlled opponents in a single-elimination tournament.
Boxers
3D World Boxing features a roster of 12 boxers, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. The boxers include:
- Joe “The Jabber” Jablonski: A fast and agile boxer with a powerful jab.
- Mike “The Bruiser” Brunelli: A strong and powerful boxer with a devastating uppercut.
- George “The Gentleman” Foreman: A skilled and experienced boxer with a wide range of punches.
- Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield: A fast and powerful boxer with a great chin.
- Lennox “The Lion” Lewis: A tall and powerful boxer with a long reach.
- Riddick “The Executioner” Bowe: A strong and durable boxer with a powerful right hook.
- Tommy “The Hitman” Hearns: A fast and agile boxer with a devastating left hook.
- Sugar “Sweet” Ray Leonard: A skilled and experienced boxer with a wide range of punches.
- Roberto “Hands of Stone” Duran: A tough and durable boxer with a powerful right cross.
- Hector “Macho” Camacho: A fast and agile boxer with a flashy style.
- Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker: A skilled and elusive boxer with a great defense.
- Julio Cesar Chavez: A strong and powerful boxer with a devastating left hook.
Reception
3D World Boxing was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its realistic graphics, smooth gameplay, and variety of game modes. The game was also a hit with fans of boxing, who appreciated the game’s accurate representation of the sport.
3D World Boxing has been ranked as one of the best boxing games ever made. In 2012, it was ranked as the 12th best Genesis game of all time by IGN. The game has also been included in several lists of the best boxing games of all time.
Legacy
3D World Boxing is considered to be one of the most influential boxing games ever made. The game’s pseudo-3D graphics set a new standard for boxing games, and its realistic gameplay helped to popularize the sport of boxing among video game fans.
3D World Boxing has been followed by a number of sequels, including 3D World Boxing 2 (1993) and 3D World Boxing Super (1995). The game has also been ported to a number of other platforms, including the Sega Saturn, the PlayStation, and the Nintendo Switch.
3D World Boxing remains a popular game today, and it is still considered to be one of the best boxing games ever made. The game’s realistic graphics, smooth gameplay, and variety of game modes make it a great choice for fans of boxing games.
Review Score
7/10
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