Insane Warrior: The masked Hell’s angel thug with the leather pants is a nice easy one to start with, but it’s the details that make this game great as you realise each combatant has his very own set of unique moves. A rogues gallery of backgrounds and styles harking back to Punch-Out! but, well, this is far more interesting than just boxing. The real stars of the show though are your opponents. Yup, this was my first real taste of arcade violence. Player One had all the high-flying moves I’d seen on TV, and then some: body slams, suplexes, pile-drivers, elbows, back-drops, as well as a couple of top-post turnbuckle moves that made your stomach churn.
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I played out the TV matches in my head, then through this game. You became the hero, and Exciting Hour and my weekly TV wrestling fix became intertwined. The first piece of genius is Player One, or Dynamite Tommy, although it’s never mentioned in the game, and for good reason: Without a name, he’s a blank canvas.
But Technos went for its own wrestling universe with colourful combatants dubbed The ProWrestling Network which I was completely engrossed in. So why the addiction? Well for one, the theme was bang on, so I was hooked straight away. Without Tehkan World Cup there would be no Kick Off, Sensible Soccer, PES or FIFA. We have one action button that’s multi-function and focuses the mind on the best parts of the beautiful game, putting together flowing moves and acrobatics rarely seen in a real game. The trackball replaces a joystick and makes you work for those runs. Tehkan World Cup is just so finely judged and expertly put together. Probably my favourite moment in gaming right there. Of course, the game celebrates with you, changing to an unforgettable victory fanfare while your players dance-off in celebration, arms aloft. There are few gaming moments that can match the feeling of pulling off an intricate passing play, sending a winger out wide, then crossing and connecting with an overhead kick, volley, or diving header. So what’s so special about it? Well, a large part of it has to do with the new top-down display, something not seen before and a perfect fit for putting together intricate Escape to Victory style passing plays, aided and abetted by the handy overview map/radar of the entire pitch clearly marking all player locations. The Golden Age of the Video Game Arcade.it’s culture, and of course not forgetting it’s magnificent food! It’s been a long time, some things have been forgotten, but hopefully you’ll enjoy what’s left. In 2015, I finally decided to put down in writing all the experiences encountered on my journey, not least my admiration for India, it’s people. A trip that affected my outlook on life, views on my country and my attitude towards others of all backgrounds. Goa: A Lesson in Life Back in August 2006 I visited Goa, India.
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