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Rocky (1987 video game)

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For the 2002 version, see Rocky (2002 video game).
Rocky
Rocky
Cover Art
Developer(s)Sega[1]
Publisher(s)Sega
Platform(s)Sega Master System[1]
Release
Genre(s)Traditional sports[1] (boxing)
Mode(s)Single-player
Multiplayer

Rocky is the second video game based on the popular series of Rocky movies, released for the Sega Master System in 1987. The player must train Rocky Balboa before each fight to improve his skills. Rocky possesses a straight punch, a hook, an uppercut, and body punch as well as various combos.

Summary

The opponents, in order, are: Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, and Ivan Drago.

Fights are of 15 rounds duration, with an increasing level of difficulty depending on the opponent, and different strategies required to overcome each.

The game also features a two-player mode where player two can choose from any of the above opponents, while player one always controls Rocky.

Reception

Computer Gaming World in 1988 stated that Rocky had "the most eye-popping graphics".[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Release information at GameFAQs
  2. ^ Kunkel, Bill; Worley, Joyce; Katz, Arnie (November 1988). "Video Gaming World". Computer Gaming World. p. 54.

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