Wrestle Kingdom 2
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is a professional wrestling
video game for the PlayStation 2
. It is the sequel to Yuke's Wrestle Kingdom
.
There are three different game modes as well as a create a wrestler option and a variety of unlockables. Wrestle Kingdom 2 features licensed wrestlers for New Japan Pro-Wrestling and All Japan Pro-Wrestling, as well as a number of freelance workers and legends, but differs from the first installment by not including characters from Pro-Wrestling NOAH.
Satoshi Kojima, Shinsuke Nakamura, Taiyō Kea, Tatsumi Fujinami, Tiger Mask, Toshiaki Kawada, Wataru Inoue, Yoshihiro Takayama, and Yuji Nagata.
These are separate characters from their non-hidden counterparts and are not simply alternate costumes.>
Young Antonio Inoki (Hidden)
Young Great Muta (Hidden)
Young Keiji Muto (Hidden)
Young Masahiro Chono (Hidden)
Young Shinsuke Nakamura (Hidden)
Blue CAW Dummy (Hidden)
Red CAW Dummy (Hidden)
Yellow CAW Dummy (Hidden)
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
video game for the PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
. It is the sequel to Yuke's Wrestle Kingdom
Wrestle Kingdom
is a licensed professional wrestling video game by Yuke's, released in Japan for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 2. The game combines the top stars of New Japan Pro Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah, and freelancers....
.
There are three different game modes as well as a create a wrestler option and a variety of unlockables. Wrestle Kingdom 2 features licensed wrestlers for New Japan Pro-Wrestling and All Japan Pro-Wrestling, as well as a number of freelance workers and legends, but differs from the first installment by not including characters from Pro-Wrestling NOAH.
Gameplay
Wrestle Kingdom 2 features three separate modes for game play. Unlike the previous game, there is no drama mode nor anything that resembles a story or season mode.Exhibition Matches
For instant action the player can select a variety of different matches. The types of matches include Single Match, Tag Match, Three Way Match, Handicap Match, Four Way Match, Five on Five Team Battle, and Gauntlet. The four preset match types are Normal, Hardcore, Shoot Rules, and MMA Rules. The match rules can be altered to make other types of matches, for instance turning off all match finishes but submission creates a submission match, but the match style does not vary. There are no cage matches or other similar matches that involve more alterations than just changing the rules of a normal match. By winning singles matches with certain wrestlers, video interviews are unlocked.Tournaments
Select a wrestler and then compete in a tournament for a championship. After winning a championship you unlock a photo and history of that championship. Winning a championship with certain wrestlers unlocks hidden wrestlers. The championships available are the IWGP Heavyweight Title at the G1 Climax, the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title at Best of Super Junior, the Triple Crown Heavyweight Title at Champion's Carnival, and the AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Title at the Super J Cup.Campaign Mode
In this mode the player must select a specific wrestling event and then prepare a stable of wrestlers to compete against the computer. At the events matches are put together and then wagers are made for power-ups and unlockables such as wrestlers, moves, and items. The type of match is determined based on the event selected. There are a large number of locations and events in this mode and more appear as the player progresses.Extras
Wrestle Kingdom 2 features a variety of extra material. In the trophy section you can view wrestler bios and as the game progresses you can view unlockables like video interviews and title histories. The bios include character stats, championship history, and in some cases digital autographs. The interviews available are with Gedo, Genichiro Tenryu, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Jado, Jushin Thunder Liger, Kazu Hayashi, Keiji Muto, Kensuke Sasaki, Koji Kanemoto, Manabu Nakanishi, Masahiro Chono, Minoru,Satoshi Kojima, Shinsuke Nakamura, Taiyō Kea, Tatsumi Fujinami, Tiger Mask, Toshiaki Kawada, Wataru Inoue, Yoshihiro Takayama, and Yuji Nagata.
Roster
Wrestle Kingdom 2 features a cast of over 40 Japanese wrestling personalities, as well as wrestling legends from the '70s, '80s, and '90s. After winning a tournament with certain wrestlers, alternate versions of those wrestlers can be unlocked. For instance by playing as the Great Muta the player can unlock Darkness Great Muta. After that, when playing as Darkness Great Muta the player can unlock Young Great Muta.New Japan Pro-Wrestling
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All Japan Pro-Wrestling
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Legend
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Alternate
- Masked Devilock
- 20th anniversary Masahiro Chono (Hidden)
- Akira Hokuto(Hidden)
- Darkness Great Muta (Hidden)
- Red Jushin Thunder Liger (Hidden)