Description
Pro Wrestling for the NES was one of the first video games fight free to reach to home consoles, giving players the opportunity to experience the excitement of professional wrestling in the comfort of their homes. Despite the technical limitations of the time, this game managed to capture the essence of wrestling, with a simple and addictive gameplay.
Visually, Pro Wrestling presented graphics are simple but effective. The fighters were represented by sprites are two-dimensional low-resolution, and the movements were a bit rough. However, the game made up for these limitations with a palette of colors, vibrant, and a fluid animation to the most important movements. The sound, for his part, was limited to a few sound effects and a repeating melody, which accompanied the action.
The gameplay was simple and intuitive. Players could control a fighter, performing a variety of movements such as punches, kicks, locks, and grappling. The goal was to weaken the opponent and perform a final move to get the victory. The game offered several game modes, including single matches, tournaments, and exhibition.
In comparison with the fighting games today, Pro Wrestling may seem very basic. However, it is important to take into account the historical context. In an era in which the fighting games were still taking their first steps, Pro Wrestling was a technical achievement and a reference to the fighting games of the time.