JWP Joshi Pro Wrestling: Pure Wrestle Queens

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JWP Joshi Pro Wrestling: Pure Wrestle Queens is a 1994 fighting game centered around female wrestlers from the JWP federation. Play as one of several female athletes in matches that mix button-mashing brawls with timed combo inputs. Modes include head-to-head challenges and team-based bouts, all viewed from a top-down perspective. The roster features real-life wrestlers, with moves and animations pulled directly from the sport's playbook. The game stands out as an early example of women's wrestling in video games, predating modern mainstream entries by over a decade. While its mechanics are straightforward, the focus on authentic movesets and female competitors gives it a niche charm. Limited to single-player only, it's a straightforward but unpretentious take on the genre.