Summary
- Release Year: 2000
- Genres: Fighting, Sport
- Platforms: Dreamcast, PlayStation 2
- Developers: Midway Amusement Games
- Publishers: Midway Home Entertainment
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 (2000)
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 is a boxing game for the Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, and PlayStation 2. It is the sequel to Ready 2 Rumble Boxing and was released in 2000. The game features a roster of 20 boxers, including 10 new characters, and a variety of new features and modes.
Gameplay
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 is a boxing game that plays similarly to its predecessor. Players control a boxer and must use punches, blocks, and dodges to defeat their opponent. The game features a variety of punches, including jabs, crosses, hooks, and uppercuts. Players can also block their opponent’s punches and dodge their attacks.
One of the new features in Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 is the ability to create a custom boxer. Players can choose their boxer’s appearance, fighting style, and special moves. This allows players to create a boxer that is unique to them.
Another new feature in Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 is the inclusion of a story mode. In story mode, players take control of one of the game’s boxers and must fight their way through a series of opponents to become the world champion. Story mode features cutscenes that tell the story of the boxer’s journey to the top.
Boxers
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 features a roster of 20 boxers, including 10 new characters. The new characters include:
- Bob Charlie: A heavyweight boxer from the United States.
- Captain Condor: A middleweight boxer from Mexico.
- Dragomir: A heavyweight boxer from Russia.
- El Tigre: A lightweight boxer from Mexico.
- Goldy: A heavyweight boxer from the United States.
The returning boxers from the first game include:
- Alexander: A heavyweight boxer from Russia.
- Big Bear: A heavyweight boxer from the United States.
- Irish: A lightweight boxer from Ireland.
- Joe: A heavyweight boxer from the United States.
- Liu Kang: A middleweight boxer from China.
- Max: A heavyweight boxer from the United States.
- Miguel: A middleweight boxer from Mexico.
- Sasha: A heavyweight boxer from Russia.
- Steve: A heavyweight boxer from the United States.
Modes
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 features a variety of modes, including:
- Exhibition: A single match between two boxers.
- Tournament: A series of matches where the winner of each match advances to the next round.
- Story Mode: A mode where players take control of one of the game’s boxers and must fight their way through a series of opponents to become the world champion.
- Training: A mode where players can practice their boxing skills.
- Create-a-Boxer: A mode where players can create their own custom boxer.
Reception
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 was released to positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its fun and accessible gameplay, its large roster of boxers, and its variety of modes. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 is considered to be one of the best boxing games ever made. The game’s fun and accessible gameplay, its large roster of boxers, and its variety of modes have made it a favorite among fans of the genre. The game has also been cited as an influence on later boxing games, such as the Fight Night series.
Conclusion
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 is a classic boxing game that is still enjoyed by fans today. The game’s fun and accessible gameplay, its large roster of boxers, and its variety of modes make it a must-play for any fan of the genre.
Review Score
8/10
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