Shin Nippon Pro Wrestling: Toukon Sanjushi

About

This portable wrestling brawler brings New Japan Pro Wrestling to the Game Boy. You pick a fighter and slug through single-player bouts with simple controls and a focus on raw grappling. The monochrome graphics keep things straightforward but the move list packs in suplexes and piledrivers. Each match plays like a mini-showdown with quick rounds and escalating stakes. The game's tight responsiveness and roster of real wrestlers stand out. Released in 1991, it's a relic of early portable wrestling games. Players still talk about the challenge of mastering the timing for special moves. A niche title but it holds a spot in retro wrestling circles for its simplicity and punchy matches.