Rocky (Master System) Playthrough [4K]
4"Rocky" is a boxing game inspired by the beloved Rocky film series, developed and released by Sega for the Master System in 1987. Players take on the role of Rocky Balboa and must train him before each fight to enhance his boxing abilities. The adversaries you'll face are Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, and Ivan Drago, and the matches are presented in a side-view perspective.
Rocky can execute moves like straight punches, hooks, uppercuts, and body punches, along with performing different combinations to defeat opponents in the ring. Each opponent has their own unique fighting style and tactics, requiring players to adapt and strategize to emerge victorious. Executing with timing and precision combos and uppercuts are crucial, and mistimed attacks can leave players vulnerable to counter-attacks.
Rocky goes through training sessions before each fight, which consists of a single exercise per training session. Successfully reaching the Qualify limit within a time limit grants Rocky additional power for the upcoming fight. There's also an Over-Qualify limit which grants even more power. Failing to qualify doesn't prevent you from fighting but makes victories against opponents more challenging due to reduced strength and speed.
Overall, "Rocky" offers a challenging and engaging gameplay experience that tests players' boxing skills and determination to become the champion of the ring. There's a two-player mode, allowing the second player to select any of the mentioned opponents. Visually, the game features colorful and detailed graphics for its time, capturing the essence of the boxing arenas and the characters from the films. The game is short and fun, but limited in its gameplay. The result from the training sessions are very important, as they will decide the difficulty of the matches.