Contender
About the Game
Contender is an arcade-style boxing game which features an Exhibition mode, a VS. mode, a Main Event mode, and a Tournament mode. The exhibition mode lets players pick a boxer and fight a computer boxer.
Gameplay & Core Systems
The VS. mode lets two players slug it out in the boxing ring against each other. The tournament mode lets players compete in a tournament. The Main Event mode lets players pick one of eight different boxers, each with their own set of skills (life, power, speed and endurance), and work their way through the ranks (Local, National and World) by defeating 40 different boxers in order to win the World Championship. If players is good enough to actually win the World Championship, they then have to defend their belt against numerous challengers. Players can improve their skills by winning matches and training between matches by sparring with their trainer.
Standout Features
- In the ring, each boxer can throw punches like jabs, upper-cuts, hooks, and crosses, and is also able to duck and weave and block high and low while on defense.
Modes & Ways to Play
Advancing through this mode also unlocks boxers for the exhibition mode.
Player support includes 1-2 Players.
