Super Wrestle Angels (1994)
Super Wrestle Angels is a professional wrestling simulation game developed and published by Imagineer for the Super Famicom, released on December 16, 1994. The game is a unique wrestling game featuring a roster of female wrestlers, and is known for its fast-paced, arcade-style action and colorful presentation. Imagineer, known for their ports of Western games and simulations, brought their technical expertise to the wrestling genre, creating a game that was both fun and accessible for players of all skill levels.
Gameplay and Wrestling Mechanics
Super Wrestle Angels is a wrestling simulation game where players choose from a roster of female wrestlers, each with unique stats, moves, and signature techniques. The game features a simplified "grapple" system, with a focus on fast-paced action and easy-to-execute moves. The game also includes a "stamina" system, where wrestlers tire over time, affecting their performance. The game's controls are responsive, with button mapping for strikes, grapples, and submissions. The game's standout feature is its colorful and exaggerated presentation, with a focus on entertainment.
The game includes multiple modes, including an exhibition match, a tournament mode (where players compete for a championship), a league mode, and a two-player mode for competitive multiplayer. The game's visual style is colorful and cartoonish, with large, expressive wrestler sprites and vibrant ring environments. The soundtrack features high-energy rock and electronic tracks that match the intensity of the matches.
Super Wrestle Angels received positive reviews for its accessible gameplay and fun presentation, becoming a popular title among wrestling fans. It remains a solid entry in Imagineer's wrestling catalog and a fondly remembered game for its unique female wrestler theme.