While praised as "technically impressive for its time" by some judo enthusiasts, many found it "didn't make for a great game" due to the difficulty of capturing grappling arts in a digital format.
Quick Play, Championship, and a Career mode where you can improve your fighter's skills over time.
During matches, you are presented with three possible moves or defenses. You must select one and execute it with a specific button combination.
It maintains a critic average of approximately 61% .
Reviewers note that the response time required is extremely tight, often leading to frustration where players "press anything in hope it pulls something off".