Contender (1998)
- Developer
- Victor Interactive Software
- Publisher
- Sony Computer Entertainment, Victor Interactive Software
- Platforms
- PlayStation
- Genres
- Fighting, Sport
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How it feels
A modest late-90s boxing game that balances quick arcade action with light simulation mechanics, feeling functional rather than flashy.
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About
A boxing game that straddles the line between arcade and sim. Known as Victory Boxing 2 in Europe, Contender was the first title in the series to be released outside of Europe.
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