talk about ~Super Fire Pro Wrestling~ The best-of-three exhibition match is heating up

• Released in 1991, this was the first pro wrestling game for SFC, featuring a unique timing-based grappling system.

• It includes 21 regular wrestlers like Victory Musashi and 3 hidden legends like Rikiozan, totaling 24 playable characters.

• Success requires mastering "lower hip" timing to execute moves, rewarding skill over mindless button mashing.

• Offers diverse modes including 5-vs-5 Elimination and a Wrestling Dojo where coach Wakamoto Ittetsu teaches beginners.

• Praised for its speed and "LL size" Great Shiba, who realistically captures Giant Baba's 209cm height and signature kicks.

• While influential globally, this specific 1991 title was originally categorized as a Japan-exclusive release.

• A noted issue is the unskippable CPU matches in Open League, forcing players to watch every tournament match.

• Due to a likeness dispute with Giant Baba's wife, the popular Great Shiba character vanished from the series for several years.

• Secrets include unlocking a female referee via the password "WOMAN" and the ability to make referees bleed during matches.

• This classic laid the foundation for many sequels, including recent titles like Fire Pro Wrestling World on PS4 and Steam.

talk about ~Family Jockey~ Strategic stamina management; long battles hinge on items

• Namco released it in 1987 for Famicom as a pioneer horse racing action game where players aim to win the GI series.

• Players select one from 16 unique horses, each featuring distinct base stats like speed, stamina, and jumping ability.

• The system blends racing and growth; players collect items on track to permanently upgrade stats during the 16-race season.

• Modes include "ONLY RACE" for pure action and "FAMILY GAME" where players bet virtual money on race outcomes.

• Most races, including major ones, are obstacle courses (steeplechases), requiring precise jump timing to avoid falling.

• It is highly challenging with no continues; placing 5th or lower or being scrolled off-screen leads to a Game Over.

• Praised for its strategic stamina management, it is rated as a "good game" for its balanced action and racing feel.

• A major issue is the luck-based item system; failing to get "Star" items in long races can make winning impossible.

• It was ported to Game Boy and PC Engine (titled World Jockey), and even received a 3D physical-action remake on Wii.