Summary
- Release Year: 1997
- Genres: Fighting, Sport
- Platforms: Nintendo 64
- Developers: AKI Corporation, Asmik Ace Entertainment
- Publishers: Asmik Ace Entertainment
Virtual Pro Wrestling 64 (1997)
Virtual Pro Wrestling 64 is a professional wrestling video game developed by AKI Corporation and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. It was released in Japan on January 24, 1997, and in North America on March 31, 1997. The game is the sequel to Virtual Pro Wrestling 2 and features over 78 wrestlers from the World Championship Wrestling (WCW) promotion.
Gameplay
Virtual Pro Wrestling 64 is a wrestling game that features a variety of gameplay modes, including singles matches, tag team matches, and battle royals. The game also features a create-a-wrestler mode, which allows players to create their own custom wrestlers.
The game’s controls are simple and easy to learn, but difficult to master. Players use the analog stick to move their wrestler around the ring, and the A, B, and R buttons to perform a variety of moves. The game also features a grappling system that allows players to chain together moves to create devastating combos.
Roster
Virtual Pro Wrestling 64 features a roster of over 78 wrestlers from the WCW promotion. The roster includes some of the biggest names in wrestling at the time, such as Hulk Hogan, Sting, Ric Flair, and Randy Savage. The game also features a number of mid-card and lower-card wrestlers, such as Chris Jericho, Eddie Guerrero, and Rey Mysterio Jr.
Graphics
Virtual Pro Wrestling 64 features impressive graphics for its time. The wrestlers are well-detailed and animated, and the arenas are large and realistic. The game also features a variety of lighting effects that add to the atmosphere of the matches.
Sound
Virtual Pro Wrestling 64 features a great soundtrack that includes a mix of rock and hip-hop music. The game also features a variety of sound effects that add to the realism of the matches.
Reception
Virtual Pro Wrestling 64 was a critical and commercial success. The game received praise for its gameplay, graphics, and sound. It was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Virtual Pro Wrestling 64 is considered to be one of the greatest wrestling games of all time. The game’s innovative gameplay and impressive graphics set a new standard for wrestling games. The game also helped to popularize the WCW promotion in Japan.
Conclusion
Virtual Pro Wrestling 64 is a classic wrestling game that is still enjoyed by fans today. The game’s simple controls, deep gameplay, and impressive graphics make it a must-play for any fan of wrestling games.
Additional Information
- Developer: AKI Corporation
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Release Date: January 24, 1997 (Japan), March 31, 1997 (North America)
- Platforms: Nintendo 64
- Genre: Wrestling
- Modes: Singles matches, tag team matches, battle royals, create-a-wrestler
- Roster: Over 78 wrestlers from the WCW promotion
- Graphics: Impressive graphics for its time
- Sound: Great soundtrack and sound effects
- Reception: Critical and commercial success
- Legacy: Considered to be one of the greatest wrestling games of all time
Screenshots
[Image of Hulk Hogan and Sting in the ring] [Image of the create-a-wrestler mode] [Image of a battle royal match]
Videos
[Video of a gameplay match] [Video of the create-a-wrestler mode]
External Links
- Wikipedia article on Virtual Pro Wrestling 64
- GameFAQs page on Virtual Pro Wrestling 64
- MobyGames page on Virtual Pro Wrestling 64
Review Score
8.5/10
