Developer: Incredible Technologies
Release Date: 1990
Oh la la.... |
Character Selection... "process" |
The character selection screen is actually more of a mini game. Each player (computer or human) starts as a manager in the locker room and literally fight each other to select which wrestler they want. If your opponent is going for Executioner, and that's who you want, you better book it over there and be ready to punch the hell out of the other player / npc before they get there first. It's a very cool (read: unique) competitive process... even before the actual game starts. I'd highly recommend checking out the profile screen for each wrestler via the main menu as they all have different stats. Make no mistake that this is a fantastic party game, and I believe it would still hold up by todays standards. Add in some sort of adult beverages to the mix and you have yourself one heck of a smack talking game extravaganza that is sure to provide several hours of fun among friends. Of course, you'd have to own the turbo tap accessory in order to do this... but I truly think Battle Royale merits tracking the peripheral down.
The object of the game is simple, knock down your adversaries and throw them out of the ring. Something that I really fell in love with was the way you could still cause a ruckus after being thrown out of the ring as your wrestler can still kick opponents through the ropes. How diabolical and ruthless... I love it!
Causing trouble outside of the ring |
Vicotry is mine! |
There are several other nifty features on display in Battle Royale such as instant replays and a unique health bar system which is represented via the arm bands of the wrestlers themselves making this one of the cooler TG 16 titles I've played to date. Do yourself a favor and check this one out!
This game needs to be remade... NOW!
Battle Royale match footage via youtube:
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