Riddick Bowe Boxing
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Malibu
Published_By:
Extreme Entertainment Group
Released On:
23 Nov 1993
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Riddick Bowe Boxing is another boxing game released in 1994, with subtle differences from its peers. The user interface features a display of damage and energy meters, along with a miniature ring at the top of the screen, aiding players in navigating the ring without getting cornered.
Players can engage in various game modes, including 1-Player versus CPU, 1-Player versus 2-Player, or a career mode. In this latter option, there are four pre-set fighters to choose from and an option to create a custom boxer. The player's career begins at rank #25, progressing through the ranks by competing in bouts and training at the gym between matches. Ultimately, the goal is to take on Riddick Bowe himself.
The game is largely based on Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing , with only minor differences in graphics style and included fighters.
UPC-A:
027479800016 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
56232122 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNS-XG-USA (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
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Battery Backed RAM
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a boxing game where players must train and fight their way through the ranks to challenge the undisputed WBC Heavyweight Champion of the World, Riddick Bowe. Stepping into the ring, players must master jabs, uppercuts, and hooks to defeat formidable opponents and claim the ultimate championship belt.
Story
The Championship Fight
On November 13, 1992, Riddick Bowe realized his childhood dream. In one of the most ferocious title fights in boxing history, "Big Daddy" pounded "The Real Deal" raw to become the undisputed WBC Heavyweight Champion of the World.
For 12 grueling rounds, the 6'5", 235-pound Bowe rocked Evander Holyfield with flurries of ripping jabs, thunderous uppercuts, and battering ram hooks. Holyfield held his ground until the 11th, when a stunning Bowe triple-shot sent him to his knees for the mandatory eight-count. In the final three minutes, a valiant effort by Holyfield to save his fading title failed, and he was forced to resign his belt to the younger, more deserving Bowe.
The New Champion
For the new champ, who longed as a child to become the next Muhammed Ali, victory was a dream come true. Like his boyhood idol, Bowe has a championship demeanor that extends far beyond the confines of the ring.
Between training for his fourth title defense, wrestling with his three children, and rattling off impressions of everyone from George Bush to Richard Pryor, the 26 year-old champ uses his own experience overcoming the odds to inspire today's youth.
The Ultimate Challenge
And now, standing on top of the world with the championship belt and a perfect 34-0 record, Riddick Bowe waits...for you!!!
Are you ready for him???
How to Play
Starting the Game
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Turn off your Super Nintendo Entertainment System by sliding the POWER bar away from the Game Pak slot. Plug a controller into your system.
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Insert the Riddick Bowe Boxing Game Pak, label facing front, in the system slot.
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Turn on the system by sliding the POWER bar toward the Game Pak slot.
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When the Title screen appears, press the START Button to begin play.
Main Game Menu
From the Title screen, press the START Button to reach the Main Game Menu. To view the Riddick Bowe Hall of Fame, let the demo run.
To make a selection in the Main Game Menu, press the Control Pad UP or DOWN to highlight a selection, and press the START Button to enter that selection.
Career Mode
Here you can go after Bowe using a fighter of your own creation, or pursue the career of a fighter previously created.
1 Player Match
Choose your fighter, and your opponent, and then go one-on-one with a computer-controlled opponent in a regulation 12-round bout.
2 Player Match
Duke it out with one of your buddies using any of the 25 fighters in the cart or a boxer of your own creation in Career Mode.
Option Mode
From here you can adjust the button assignments on your Control Pad and erase all boxer data.
To make an adjustment to a pre-assigned control setting, use the Control Pad to highlight the setting, then press the button on the Control Pad you wish to change it to. Once you've made all your adjustments, press the START Button to return to the Main Game Menu.
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Restarting the game will return you to the default controls.
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Warning: Selecting "Erase all boxer data" will erase all the boxers you have created in Career Mode and all their pertinent data—including any championship stats listed in the Hall of Fame.
Choosing an Opponent
To select an opponent, use the Directional Pad to scroll UP or DOWN through the challenger list to highlight a fighter, press the START Button to enter your selection, and begin fighting.
In a 1-Player game, you can also choose a Career Mode fighter and challenge the computer by pressing the SELECT button and going to the Career screen. In 2-Player Mode, both players can also press SELECT to go into the Career screen.
Career Mode Overview
Every contender wants a shot at the title, but only the very best deserve the chance to share the ring with Bowe. You must work your way up the Top 25 rankings using powerful uppercuts and combinations while surviving the heavy punches of your opponents.
If you manage to sign a contract with the Champ and defeat him, all your championship stats will be listed on the Hall of Fame Board.
Creating Your Own Boxer
You have up to seven boxers you can create (four boxers have already been created for you). To begin building your boxer, press the Control Pad LEFT or RIGHT to highlight the desired Question Mark (?), then press the START Button to go to the Create A Boxer Screen.
Name Entry
First you must give your fighter a name. To select a letter, use the Control Pad to highlight any letter and press the X Button to enter your selection. Once you've entered your boxer's name, press the START Button to begin programming your fighter's characteristics.
Characteristics
Here you can customize your fighter using a variety of head types, hair styles and colors, skin tones, and trunk and glove designs.
Press the Control Pad UP or DOWN to highlight a feature, then press the Control Pad LEFT or RIGHT to cycle through the options. Press the START Button after the desired item is highlighted to move automatically to the next item. After adjusting all settings, press the START Button to add your boxer to the Challenger list.
Skills Level
Adjust the following skill levels by highlighting the skill type and pressing the Control Pad RIGHT or LEFT to increase or decrease the level setting:
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POWER: This determines the power behind your fighter's punch. A powerful puncher will score more for each punch if the fight goes the distance.
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SPEED: This determines your fighter's punch speed and his overall quickness in the ring.
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STAMINA: This determines how fast your fighter can recover from a punch, and his ability to survive a regulation 12-round bout.
Scoring
Scoring is based on the number of punches that connect, with uppercuts counting the most, hooks next, and jabs the least.
If you hit the canvas anytime during the round, your score for that round will be automatically lower than your opponent's score. You can also lose points for retreating from your opponent during the round.
Replenishing Your Energy and Strength
After each match in Career Mode, you can go to the gym and replenish your skill points with items like the speed bag, free weights, or isotonic energy drinks. Some items boost your power level, while others increase your speed and stamina levels.
To use an option, press the Directional Pad LEFT or RIGHT to cycle through three choices and press the START Button to enter your selection.
Getting Off the Canvas
To pick your fighter up off the canvas after being knocked down, rapidly press all the Buttons and the Directional Pad. How fast your fighter recovers depends on the power of the punch that put him down, the number of times he has been knocked down, and the damage sustained during the fight.
When your Body Damage Window becomes completely shaded and begins to flash, getting knocked down means you won't be able to get back up. Getting knocked down more than two
Controls
Control Pad LEFT or RIGHT
TO MOVE TOWARDS/AWAY FROM OPPONENT
Control Pad DOWN
TO DUCK
Control Pad UP
return to the upright position (from ducking)
all the buttons and the directional pad
TO GET UP (press rapidly)
L and R Buttons
TWO ARM BLOCK (press at the same time)
either of the Trigger buttons
control which side the automatic defense (one-arm blocks) occur (In 2-player mode)
X Button
RIGHT JAB TO HEAD (while standing) / RIGHT JAB TO BODY (while in a crouch position)
Y Button
LEFT JAB TO HEAD (while standing) / LEFT JAB TO BODY (while in a crouch position)
A Button
RIGHT HOOK TO HEAD (while standing) / RIGHT HOOK TO BODY (while in a crouch position)
B Button
LEFT HOOK TO HEAD (while standing) / LEFT HOOK TO BODY (while in a crouch position)
Control Pad UP and A Button
RIGHT UPPERCUT (Hold Control Pad UP and press A)
Control Pad UP and B Button
LEFT UPPERCUT (Hold Control Pad UP and press B)
RIGHT Button
CIRCLE RIGHT
LEFT Button
CIRCLE LEFT
both Hook Buttons
TAUNTING YOUR OPPONENT (press simultaneously)
START Button
TO PAUSE/QUIT GAME
Enemies & Characters
Riddick Bowe
The World Champion who earned a silver medal in the '88 Olympics and stole the championship from Evander Holyfield. He dominates the Heavyweights with thunderous uppercuts, ripping jabs, and battering ram hooks.
Steve Thomson
A 21-year-old southpaw from Philadelphia who won the belt from Ice Ian Irwin with a wicked left hook. His disappointing performance in last year's rematch may have cost him a shot at Bowe.
Ice Ian Irwin
Known as "The Golden Fox," he retired to become a Baptist Minister before returning to the ring in 1989 to claim the title. Ranked third, he is rumored to be Bowe's first title defense.
Dwaine Edwards
A graduate of Hank's Gym with granite fists who achieved 18 straight third-round knockouts. He is known for his right uppercut, bruising body blows, and ability to taunt his opponents.
Ivan Horn
Dwaine Edwards' long lost twin brother who hits like a Mack truck and has the fury of the Tasmanian Devil. Despite being considered the better fighter, he is currently on a five-fight losing streak.
Chris MacGee
A 46-year-old grandfather of six and saxophone player known as "The Grey Bomber" who started boxing in 1987. He is ranked number six following a recent first-round knockout of Peter Parks.
Jose Lopez
A slow South American southpaw with a craving for street fighting and a hook that can put anyone to sleep. He has an exceptional ability to both take and deliver punches.
E. Suzuki
The former number one ranked kick boxer in Japan who transitioned to boxing after a brutal fishing accident. He is a rising star known for breaking jaws and drawing kinetic powers from his headband.
Loco Lopez
A Peruvian rookie who has only lost once in his career, which was to his cousin Jose Lopez. He is highly protective of his trademark dreadlocks and goes berserk if his hair is messed up.
Jon Coale
A 49-year-old grandfather of 16 known as "Daddy Goodnight" who has the stamina of a Redwood tree. His pre-fight regimen consists of olive juice and carrot cake flavored ice cream.
Alan Smithee
A former title contender whose career declined due to wine and women, leading to a 34-second knockout by Billy-Bob Preston. He is now considered a "bum" in the fight game.
Lee Kwan Lee
The only Chinese boxer in the Top 25, originally from Taiwan and once called "The Great Wall of Hope." Despite recent embarrassing losses, he possesses cat-like quickness.
John Kramer
A former top-rated contender who is rapidly slipping out of the ranks due to a string of losses. He has not recorded a knockout since May of 1990 and rarely lasts beyond the sixth round.
David Lamb
A teen-ranked fighter who recently suffered a three-bout losing streak after an impressive victory against Lee Kwan Lee. His brother, "Mean Mike," is the current Golden Gloves champ.
John Macmeegan
An incredibly durable Irish southpaw boxer whom top contenders fear and avoid due to his ability to take punishment. He endures heavy punishment during bouts and ultimately knocks his opponents out.
Patrick Murphy
A 27-year-old boxer known as the "Green Giant" who is often used as a tune-up opponent for top contenders. He rarely lasts past the second round against top fighters but occasionally surprises newcomers.
Damon Thorley
A 19 year-old rising star from Hollywood, CA who has finesse and an incredible ability to take a punch. He has managed to come through each of his 11 bouts without a scratch.
Robin Coltrain
England's first major contribution to the heavyweight boxing scene, known for his whopping left uppercut. He comes from fine English stock and hand-delivers care packages filled with English teas to his knockout victims.
Cort Thorley
The youngest Thorley in the ranks who has power but is cursed with a big glass jaw. A flurry of heavy combinations below the lower lip is all it takes to floor him.
Mick Corleone
The only Italian in contention, known as "Blue Boy" due to a hair-dyeing accident. Blue hair is now his trademark and good luck charm.
Peter Parks
A fighter whose last victory was in 1990 and who once climbed to number 12. He almost had a title shot in 1988, but the ex-Champ backed out due to Parks' bald head.
M. Fitzwilliam
A fighter whose real name is Marionogilvytulipy and who sports a handlebar mustache. He is considered a punching bag who should take up video games.
Ralph Mahler
A litmus test for up-and-coming fighters. If a young kid can put him away before the fourth round, they will likely break into the teen ranks; otherwise, they should consider real estate.
Jamie Thorley
The oldest of the Thorley clan, known for his stinging jabs and rocket-fueled hooks. His rapid defeat of Robin Coltrain has experts putting him at the top of their contender lists.
John Bennet
A 32 year-old fighter with a squalid record who is already turning grey. He is going nowhere fast and is rumored to be announcing his retirement soon.
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