| Boxer's Road 2: The Real | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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.
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]
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]
The game was released on September 28, 2006 for the PlayStation Portable. [6]
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