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The Project 64 etext of the Rock N Wrestle manual, converted to etext
by Klaus G. Bobacz <[email protected]> and Cris Berneburg
<[email protected]>.
RNW10.TXT, February 1997, etext #170.
Readapted for the Spectrum in 2000 AD by
Alessandro "Gazzosa" Grussu
http://members.nbci.com/gazzosa
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Rock'n Wrestle is the first truly 3 dimensional wrestling game, and is
controlled entirely from the keyboard or joystick.
Your are Gorgeous Greg, the tenth ranked contender for the World
Championship Belt. Can you wrestle you way to the top?
Selecting Options
1: Start Game 1 player
2: Start Game 2 players
0: Select controls and/or redefine keys
One-player mode
Your wrestler, the one in the bottom right hand corner of the ring is the
10th ranked contender. Your task ia to overcome all other contenders until
you become world champion. You must pin each opponent within a time limit,
without being pinned yourself. If the time expires you will lose the match
by default. The final bout for the title has no time limit.
Two-player mode
The winner ia the first player to pin his opponent twice within the
given time limit.
Playing the Game
Though looking at the demo game may have given you the impression that
'Rock'n Wrestle' is a complex game to play nothing ia further from the
truth.
The Simple rule to follow when controlling your wrestler is to watch
carefully which direction he is facing. For example, if he is facing up
screen then moving your joystick up would cause him to walk up. Moving
your joystick down would cause him to walk backwards. Moving the
joystick to the right would cause him to turn and walk to the right. To
turn around (a 180 degree turn) you must either turn to the left twice
or to the right twice.
All moves are centered around the direction in which your wrestler ia
facing. For example whenever you press the trigger and point in the
direction in which you are facing you will make a grab for your
opponent (your arms will extend out). Pointing in the opposite
direction combined with the trigger would cause you to arch back and
kick at your opponent.
When thinking of what move you can do just look at the situation you
are in and try what looks and feels natural. E.g. headbutts, grabs,
pins and slams are in a forward direction. Kick and lifts are backwards.
Arm movements such as forearm jolts, elbow drops and clothes lines are
to the left or right.
Practicing moves
The easiest way to practice all your moves is to go into 2 player mode.
Your Opponent will not make any move against you so you should be able
to perfect any move.
Details of the moves available in 'Rock'n Wrestle'. In the following
graphic representation of the available moves it is assumed your
wrestler is facing upscreen.
1.1 Moving around the ring
Forwards
No Trigger Turn and walk left Turn and walk right
Backwards
To do an about face turn left twice or turn right twice.
1.2 Running and bouncing off ropes
If you continue to walk in the same direction for a few steps you will
begin to run. If you run into the ropes you can bounce off and gain
extra momentum by reversing your joystick direction as your wrestler
lunges into the ropes (YOU will see them bend outward).
1.3 Softening up your opponent
Grab
Trigger Knee Forearm Jolt
pressed
Kick
The lifted knee, the forearm jolt and the kick are softening up moves
designed to sap your opponent's energy and provide an opening for a
grab.
1.4 Grabbing your opponent
Pressing the trigger and pushing the joystick forward will result in
your wrestler extending hie arms. You may then try to grab your
opponent by pulling back on the joystick.
lf you are in range and have timed your move correctly you will get
hold of your opponent. lf you are facing him head on you will put a
front headlock on him. If you grab him from behind you will put him in
a full nelson or if you grab him from either side you will have him in
an armlock.
1.5 Arm lock and arm spin
Having trapped your opponent in an armlock. You can then spin him by
keeping your finger on the trigger and moving the joystick in a
circular motion. To release him and throw him into the ropes simply
take your finger off the trigger. Depending upon the strength of the
spin he will go careering into the ropes and bounce off out of control.
You can spin him faster by jiggling your joystick. Likewise he can
counter and break free by aut-jiggling you.
1.6 After throwing opponent into ropes
Flying Body Press
Trigger Clothes Line Clothes Line
pressed
Drop Kick
Pushing the joystick forward will launch you into a flying body press
which if successful will see you pinning your opponent. Pull back and
you will let loose with a very powerful drop kick. The clothes line is
a very useful manoeuvre after your opponent has been bounced oft the
ropes. More often than not it knocks the air out of hirn and brings him
to the canvas.
1.7 Front Headlock
Head Butt
Trigger Reverse Sulpex Reverse Suplex
pressed
Lift
Having grabbed your opponent whilst facing him, keep the trigger
pressed. Pushing your joystick forward will stagger your opponent with
a head butt. Moving the joystick to either side will result in a
reverse suplex, one of the best looking moves in wrestling. By pulling
back on the joystick you can try to lift your opponent above your head.
This will succeed if you have sufficient energy and your opponent is
not resisting too strongly (see 1.12). If you encounter resistance
simply try again. You may catch your opponent oft guard.
1.8 Power lift (having lifted opponent from front headlock)
Body Slam
Trigger Aeroplane Spin Aeroplane Spin
pressed
Pile Driver
This is a very masterful position to be in as if played right your
opponent is at your mercy. To aeroplane spin him move your joystick.
You can increase the force of the spin by jiggling your joystick.
Likewise your opponent can be counter by out-jiggling you. Release your
trigger anytime to dump your opponent rather unceremoniously onto the
canvas. Pushing your joystick forward will body slam him onto the mat.
Like the aeroplane spin this will produce a very stunned opponent.
Pushing the joystick back will result in one of the most devastating
but difficult moves in 'Rock'n Wrestle', the pile driver. Though few
opponents recover from this neck breaking manoeuvre it is very
susceptible to resistance. (See 1.12)
1.9 Full nelson (rear grab)
Atomic Drop
Trigger Suplex Suplex
pressed
Back Breaker
After having grabbed your opponent from behind, keep your finger on the
frigger. A well executed suplex will have your opponent lying on the
mat, gasping for breath. Pushing forward on the joystick will result in
the atomic drop in which your opponent ia driven feet first into the
canvas. Even more devastating is the back breaker, a manoeuvre designed
to rearrange your opponent's spine.
1.10 Opponent flat on the canvas
Pin
Trigger Knee Drop Elbow Drop
pressed
Stomp
If your opponent is on the mat you may further attack him by stomping
on him or delivering a well placed knee or elbow drop. If he looks as
if he's in trouble you might try a turnbuckle fly (See 1.11). If you
think he's weak enough to pin push the joystick forward to reinforce
the pin.
1.11 Turnbuckle Fly
Standing in any of the four corners and pressing your trigger will
initiate the turnbuckle fly, the most glamorous of all wrestling
manoeuvres. You will see your wrestler climb up the turnbuckle and wait,
arms stretched, ready to pounce. Release your trigger and he will
launch himself into the air, flying toward the centre of the ring. If
contact is made, whether your opponent be flat on the mat or standing
upright, this can devastate your opponent, but if you miss you can
really hurt yourself. Also be wary of opponents lying on the mat as
they could be faking, ready to jump away at the last moment.
1.12 What to do in a compromising Position (the joystick jiggle)
Whenever you're caught in a hold such as a headlock you might jiggle
your joystick to frustrate your opponent's dastardly intentions.
Simply move your joystick up and down or side to side as fast as you
can.
1.13 Breaking a pin
to throw your opponent when he's pinning you move your joystick forward
and back (in other words try to get up).
1.14 Getting up from the mat
You may use the joystick jiggle to try and regain control but you must
press the trigger to stand up. You may stay down as long as you like
i.e fake it, by not pressing your trigger.
Advanced players tips
Power moves
Power moves are those employing lifts such as body slams, suplexes and
piledrivers. In these moves maximum damage to your opponent can be
achieved by releasing the trigger when it looks like your wrestler is
letting go of his opponent.
LIST OF MOVES IN "ROCK'N WRESTLE"
AEROPLANE SPIN - Like the propeller of an aeroplane the helpless victim
ia spun around and around.
ARMSPIN - Another spin but this time it takes place on the mat before
the victim is flung onto the ropes.
ARM TWIST - Designed to really get your opponent tangled up.
ATOMIC DROP - The victim is lifted up then driven feet first into the
canvas.
BACK BREAKER - More devastating than the Atomic Drop. This time the
victim's spine is rearranged by his attackers knee.
BODY SLAM - From a great height your poor opponent is splattered onto
the canvas.
CLOTHES LINE - the hapless victim is hung out to dry by an extended
forearm.
DROP KICK - This time the attacker mistakes his opponent's head for a
football as he lets fly.
ELBOW DROP - First a wind up then the attacker drops his elbow from a
great height onto his victim.
FLYING BODY PRESS - The attacker catapults his body at the victim as if
fired from a cannon.
FOREARM JOLT - A forearm blow to the head.
FULL NELSON - A strength move enforced from the rear.
HEADBUTT - A hard head is always useful weapon against an unsuapecting
opponent.
HEADLOCK - Applied from the front this manoeuvre gives the
attacker control over hie victim.
KICK - A sneaky kick in the stomach can have the desired effect.
KNEE DROP - A well placed knee drop will do wonders for an opponente
looks.
KNEE STRIKE - This manoeuvre can double any opponent up.
MAD CHARGE - Simple but effective, just run straight at your opponent
like a mad bull.
PILE DRIVER - A totally awesome move, the poor victim is drilled head
first into the canvas.
PIN - This is what its all about keep that man covered for a count of
three.
REVERSE SUPLEX - A beautiful move, the victim is flipped right up and
over like an inverted pendulum.
STOMP - Put the boot in while the man is down.
SUPLEX - A graceful way to help your opponent to the canvas.
TURNBUCKLE FLY - Like a falcon you hover ready to swoop on an
unsuspecting prey.
Published by
Melbourne House
Castle Yard House, Castle Yaro,
Richmond, Surrey TW10 6TF
United Kingdom
96-100 Tope Street
South Melbourne 3205
Victoria, Australia
CREDITS:
Game concept - Gregg Barnett
This game was designed and programmed by the team of:
Gregg Barnett, Bruce Bayley, Cameron Duffy, Damian Watharow
Additional programming - Nigel Spencer, Andrew Pavlumanolakos
Graphics - Greg Holland
Muajc - Neu Brennan
WARNING: Infringement of copyright is a criminal offence. Copying,
hiring, lending, public broadcasting, transmission or distribution
other than in the original packaging are prohibited without the express
written permission of Melbourne House Publishers Ltd. All Melbourne
House products are sold subject to our terms and conditions of sale,
copies of which are available on request.
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The following are descriptions of head-and-shoulders graphics of the
characters in Rock N Wrestle.
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LORD TOFF
[ graphic omitted : "Gentleman" with bowler hat and bow tie. ]
The most dangerous wrestler in the world today. Lord Toff traces his
lineage back to an illegitimate son of James 1. As far as he is
concerned the British Empire will come again and he'll do his part
when the time comes. Lord Toff is a scientific wrestler -- he knows
all the moves.
BAD BARNEY TROUBLE
[ graphic omitted ]
This masked man hails from parts unkown. He thrives on pain. Few
wrestlers can take the kind of punishment this man has and can still
come back to fight and win. His favorite manoeuvre is the
"clothesline"; "I love to hear them choking -- it gives me a real
buzz."
FLYING EAGLE
[ graphic omitted : Native American Indian with feather headress. ]
A bull blooded Apache brave with all the stealth and cunning of his
ancestors. Flying Eagle prides himself on out-manoeuvering his
opponents. His name reflects his ability to use the turnbuckle to
devastating effect.
VICIOUS VIVIAN
[ graphic omitted : Punker with liberty hairdo. ]
Vivian is no sissy. With a name like that he quickly learnt to take
care of himself in any situation. He cut his teeth on the terraces of
Whitehard Lane and has been laying the boots ever since.
MISSOURI BREAKER
[ graphic omitted : Man with cowboy hat and string tie. ]
This is one mean dude. His style is down and dirty. He gets his
strength from throwing cows on his ranch back home in Texas. Watch out
for his body slam.
L.A. BRUCE
[ graphic omitted : Dude with a captain's hat and narrow sunglasses. ]
Hails from tinsel town, a real performer in and out of the ring. Don't
let him get behind you. "When I've got 'em spinning over my head, I
smash 'em into the canvas, it's like, wow, man."
ANGRY ABDUL
[ graphic omitted : Sort of ressembles someone from the Middle East. ]
Abdul is angry. Why? He's the youngest son of the most junior wife of
one of the wealthiest sheiks in the Middle East. He's fast in line for
the inheritance. He likes to practice drilling for oil by driving his
opponents heads through the canvas.
MOLOTOV MICK
[ graphic omitted : Bald dude with an eyepatch. ]
This one-eyed powerhouse has proven to be a force to be reckoned with.
His skull is said to be more than two inches thick. At a recent
training session he was seen to be smashing solid blocks of ice with
his head. Warning -- don't get on his blind side, it makes him angry.
REDNECK McCOY
[ graphic omitted : Country fellow complete with floppy redneck hat,
coveralls, and piece of hay between his teeth. ]
Redneck McCoy ("Call me Red") has come to the big smoke to try his
hand at "wrassling". Don't be fooled by his southern hospitality --
when he applies the atomic drop you'll feel like a fence post planted
in the south forty.
GORGEOUS GREG
[ graphic omitted ]
You are Gorgeous Greg, the blonde hero.
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End of the Project 64 etext of the Rock N Wrestle manual.
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