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261Get ready for some bone-crunching action with Capcom’s follow-up, “Ring of Destruction – Slam Masters II” (or the snappier “Super Muscle Bomber: The International Blowout” in Japan). Imagine this: Tetsuo Hara, the mastermind behind Fist of the North Star, is back with his pen, drawing some crazy cool characters like Black Widow, Rip Saber, and The Wraith. These newcomers are a blast of weirdness, just like Hara’s style. And who’s that in the ring as a playable character? Victor Ortega, the beastly wrestler from the first Slam Masters, now up for a brawl. But hey, don’t miss the cameo of Mike Haggar from Final Fight, bringing that extra kick of nostalgia. It’s not just a wrestling game; it’s a Hara art extravaganza with a dash of Capcom flavor.
Now, buckle up, because Slam Masters II takes a wild turn from its predecessor. Ditch the 3D movement; we’re talking classic 2D plane action here. It’s more Street Fighter II with wrestling masks than anything else. The ring-outs are gone, and pinning? Forget it, it’s all about draining health bars now. But the wrestling vibe isn’t dead – the game is packed with special moves, more projectiles, and even has irish whips with a variety of ropes, from your regular ones to chains. There’s a rage mode for extra power, a faster recovery from falls, and a combo system that would make any Capcom fighter jealous. Even though it drops some wrestling elements, the game still clings to its grappling roots, with dashes, grapple reversals, and those over-the-top, non-lethal finishing moves. It’s a visual treat with top-notch Capcom animations, but for hardcore wrestling fans, the change in mechanics might feel like a slap in the face. And the icing on the cake? No home ports, ever. This gem stayed in the arcades, rare as a mythical title match, making it a hard catch for gamers and collectors alike.