Konami Announces WWX: Rumble Rose
All-female wrestling from the folks that brought you the Smack Down games.
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Posted by Jake McNeill on Jan 9th, 2004
Konami’s been on a roll today. Next on the list of announced titles is WWX: Rumble Rose, revealed on their website today. An all-female wrestling game from the folks at Yuke’s, known for their work on the WWE Smackdown games. Konami claims this’ll be “the sexiest wrestling game on any platform”, and darned if they don’t look like they’ll make good on that claim.
“WWX is a powerhouse combination with some of the best wresting action found on any platform, sexy female models, audacious poses and bold moves – all delivered with state-of-the-art graphics for a visually stunning game,” said Akari Uchida, producer, Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo.
Characters include Dixie Clemets, a cowgirl with a country western-style personality and flair and a specialty move called “Dixie’s Buster,” and Reiko Hinomoto, requisite Japanese cutie whose special move is the “Double Moonsault.”
The game’s graphics are said to be one of the highlights, crafted by renowned CG movie specialists, Polygon Magic’s VSL Team. However,Konami claims that there will be depth to the gameplay as well. Rather than focus on simple grappling and groping, WWX encourages players to experiment with unique combative moves to develop their own fighting style. The WWX combat system also features the ability for players to disgrace or humiliate their opponents through insults, taunting, locking them in a compromising position or by inflicting intensely aggressive moves.
The game also touts an interesting spin on the career mode. Unlike other fighting games, players can change the wrestlers’ personalities through gameplay by choosing to fight dirty or fair, resulting in a good or bad persona for the character. The personality changes manifest themselves through a change in costume, attitude and wrestling style. Naughty or nice, becoming a popular wrestler will earn benefits including expanded gameplay, additional skills and moves, and more revealing and flamboyant costumes.
“When Konami approached us with the concept, we could hardly wait to get started,” said Yuke Taniguchi, president of Yuke’s Entertainment. “We are excited to develop a new style of wrestling game – one that provides a high quality wrestling experience, but also introduces humor and a whole lot more sex appeal.”
Women’s wrestling action heats up in November 2004. A playable version of the game will be on display at Konami’s booth during E3 2004. Here are a few screens from their website:
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