Boxer's Road 2: The Real

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Boxer's Road 2: The Real
PlayStation Portable Boxer's Road 2 - The Real cover art.jpg
Developer(s) Grand Prix
Publisher(s) Ertain Corporation
Platform(s) PlayStation Portable
Release
Genre(s) Fighting, Sports
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer
(up to two players)

Boxer's Road 2: The Real [lower-alpha 1] is a 2006 video game for the PlayStation Portable. It is a sequel to Boxer's Road for the PlayStation. [2] It was developed by Grand Prix and published by Ertain Corporation.

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Gameplay

The game controls by having the d-pad to move closer or farther away, or to side step left or right, all relative to your opponent. [3] The face buttons are all attacks, with each corresponding to a right or left hook or jab. [3] Left trigger changes punches into uppercuts, and right trigger allows you to bob and weave. [3] The game features either a first person or third person viewpoint options. [4]

Development

The game was developed by Grand Prix Games. [4] Most of the devs from the original game, worked on the sequel. [2]

The game worked with the Japan Professional Boxing Association (JPBA) and includes 77 gyms, and 139 boxers using their real names to be featured in the game. [2] [5]

Release

The game was released on September 28, 2006 for the PlayStation Portable. [6]

Reception

Famitsu gave the game a score of 25 out of 40. [6]

Notes

  1. Japanese: ボクサーズロード2 ザ・リアル, Hepburn: Bokusāzu Rōdo 2: Za Riaru

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