Summary
- Release Year: 2002
- Genres: Adventure
- Platforms: Nintendo GameCube
- Developers: Konami
- Publishers: Konami
Muscle Champion: Kinnikutou Kessen: A Wrestler’s Paradise
Released in 2002 for the PlayStation 2, Muscle Champion: Kinnikutou Kessen is a wrestling game based on the popular Kinnikuman manga and anime series. The game features a large roster of characters from the series, each with their own unique moves and abilities. The gameplay is fast-paced and exciting, and there’s plenty of content to keep you entertained for hours on end.
Gameplay
Muscle Champion: Kinnikutou Kessen is a 3D wrestling game that plays similarly to other games in the genre, such as the WWE SmackDown! series. Players control one of the game’s many characters and compete in matches against either the computer or another human player. The game features a variety of match types, including singles matches, tag team matches, and battle royals.
The game’s controls are simple and easy to learn, but they offer a surprising amount of depth. Players can perform a variety of basic moves, such as punches, kicks, and grapples. They can also use their character’s special moves, which are unique to each character. Special moves are more powerful than basic moves, but they also require more energy to use.
In addition to basic moves and special moves, players can also use a variety of weapons in matches. Weapons can be found throughout the arena, and they can be used to inflict extra damage on opponents. However, weapons can also be used against the player, so it’s important to use them wisely.
Characters
Muscle Champion: Kinnikutou Kessen features a large roster of characters from the Kinnikuman series. Each character has their own unique moves and abilities, so there’s a lot of variety to choose from. Some of the most popular characters in the game include:
- Kinnikuman: The main protagonist of the Kinnikuman series, Kinnikuman is a powerful wrestler who fights for justice.
- Terryman: Kinnikuman’s arch-rival, Terryman is a ruthless and powerful wrestler who will stop at nothing to defeat him.
- Warsman: A mysterious and powerful wrestler from outer space, Warsman is one of the strongest characters in the game.
- Robin Mask: A masked wrestler who fights with speed and agility, Robin Mask is a fan favorite.
- Buffaloman: A large and powerful wrestler, Buffaloman is a force to be reckoned with.
Modes
Muscle Champion: Kinnikutou Kessen features a variety of modes, including:
- Story Mode: In Story Mode, players follow the story of Kinnikuman and his friends as they fight to defeat the evil DMP Organization.
- Versus Mode: In Versus Mode, players can compete against either the computer or another human player in a variety of match types.
- Tournament Mode: In Tournament Mode, players compete in a single-elimination tournament to determine the best wrestler in the game.
- Survival Mode: In Survival Mode, players must defeat as many opponents as possible in a row without losing.
Reception
Muscle Champion: Kinnikutou Kessen was well-received by critics and fans alike. The game was praised for its fun and over-the-top gameplay, its large roster of characters, and its faithful recreation of the Kinnikuman series. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Conclusion
Muscle Champion: Kinnikutou Kessen is a must-play for fans of the Kinnikuman series and wrestling games in general. The game is fun, exciting, and full of content. With its large roster of characters, variety of modes, and over-the-top gameplay, Muscle Champion: Kinnikutou Kessen is sure to please even the most demanding wrestling fan.
Review Score
7.5/10
