Powerball
Powerball is a 1991 competitive sports video game developed and published for the Sega Genesis by Namco. It was re-released for the Wii's Virtual Console in Japan on February 19, 2008, and in North America on March 24, 2008, at a cost of 800 Wii Points. This version is virtually identical to the original version.
Also recorded as Wrestleball
Powerball
- Date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Powerball was published by Namco.
- Genre
- sports video game
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Powerball is a 1991 competitive sports video game developed and published for the Sega Genesis by Namco. It was re-released for the Wii's Virtual Console in Japan on February 19, 2008, and in North America on March 24, 2008, at a cost of 800 Wii Points. This version is virtually identical to the original version.
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An enhanced remake of it was remade for Namco Anthology 1 for the PlayStation exclusive to Japan.
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• Title — Wrestleball • Developer — Namco • Publisher — Namco • Composer — Yoshinori Kawamoto • Genre — Sports • Modes — Single-player, multiplayer • Platforms — Sega Genesis
Gameplay
Gameplay
• Illustration — In-game screenshot from the Sega Genesis version The game contains elements of American football, Association football, and Rugby. Two teams square off against each other with the goal of either kicking a powerball against a backstop or running the ball into the endzone. Kicked goals are worth one point and touchdowns are worth three. The game begins with a scramble, as the ball is dropped at the center between five players from each side. Players advance the ball toward their opponent's goal by running with it, throwing it, or kicking it. Players on offense or defense are allowed to execute any number of wrestling-type moves in order to obstruct or even knock out opponents. The goal is defended by a goal keeper who is generally faster, stronger and more durable than other player types. Players can initially choose between eight teams representing Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Greece, USSR, United States, United Kingdom and China. After beating them in the league, we also play against teams from Mexico, Germany, Canada and in the final of France. Team names: • Brazil – Amazons • Canada – Mounties • China – Emperors • France – Legionnaires • Germany – Knights • Greece – Spartans • Japan – Samurais • Mexico – Aztecs • South Korea – Warriors • United Kingdom – Pirates • United States – Rough Riders • USSR – Cossacks
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1991
Powerball published.
1991
Powerball is recorded as published in 1991.
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Powerball is associated with Japan.
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- 1.Sega Corporation. Software List (Software Licensee Release). Sega Hardware Encyclopedia.
- 2.Review Crew: Powerball. Electronic Gaming Monthly. 22. 18. May 1991.
- 3.Nintendo of America. King's Knight and Powerball Now Available on Wii Shop Channel!. 24 March 2008.
- 4.M. Thomas, Lucas. Powerball Review. IGN. 10 April 2008.
- 5.Powerball Review (MD). NintendoLife. 25 March 2008.
- 6.Zzap Test - Wrestleball. Zzap!64. 55. 60–61. April 1991.
- 7.MEGA DRIVE CROSS REVIEW - レッスルボール. Beep! Mega Drive. 34. March 1991.
- 8.Horowitz, Ken. Powerball. Sega-16. 15 January 2014.
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Powerball is recorded as video game. Developed by Namco. Published by Namco.
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