Rocky

Rocky features superb free-flowing motion-captured animation using real-life boxers and a huge range of punches from attacking hooks, jabs, and uppercuts to defensive blocks, ducks, and weaves. It also has varied fight locations from rundown gyms to the world's best-known arenas.

• Officially licensed game based on the "Rocky" movie anthology.

• Features all of the lead characters from the five "Rocky" films - Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, Ivan Drago, and Tommy Gunn.

• Variety of single and multi-player game modes, including: Movie Mode, Knockout Tournament, and Exhibition Bout.

• Training modes to enhance your boxer's skill and stamina.

• The ultimate boxing game franchise.

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Game's Official Web Page

### "Absolutely Stellar" -IGN.com

Under the hard-knocks training of Mickey, take your shot against gritty Philly brawlers and big-time bruisers like Clubber Lang. With crushing signature moves, real-time damage, and cinematic style, the prediction for this bout is...PAIN.

THE SAGA CONTINUES

Relive the Rocky saga in Movie Mode and take on every opponent as Rocky took 'em from Rocky to Rocky V.

CUT ME, MICK

Brutal real-time damage delivers all the bruises, blood, swelling, and sweat you can dish out and receive. It'll knock ya into tomorrow, Rock.

I MUST BREAK YOU

Go toe-to-toe with 20 hammer-fisted fighters straight from the Rocky movies, like Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, and Ivan Drago in your bid for the title.

EYE OF THE TIGER

Train your guts out in nerve-busting training sessions to increase your skill and stamina.

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Back of Case - PlayStation 2

### "The Graphics Look Astonishing" -Official Xbox Magazine

Under the hard-knocks training of Mickey, take your shot against gritty Philly brawlers and big-time bruisers like Clubber Lang. With crushing signature moves, real-time damage, and cinematic style, the prediction for this bout is...PAIN.

THE SAGA CONTINUES

Relive the Rocky saga in Movie Mode and take on every opponent as Rocky took 'em

CUT ME, MICK

Brutal real-time damage delivers all the bruises, blood, swelling, and sweat you can dish out and receive. It'll knock ya into tomorrow, Rock.

I MUST BREAK YOU

Go toe-to-toe with 20 hammer-fisted fighters straight from the Rocky movies, like Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, and Ivan Drago in your bid for the title.

EYE OF THE TIGER

Train your guts out in nerve-busting training sessions to increase your skill and stamina.

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Back of Case - XBox

Ah pity the fool who doesn't have Rocky for the Nintendo GameCube!

The Rocky movies created a legend out of a small-time boxer determined to succeed.

Now you can attempt to go the distance as the Italian Stallion and many other familiar fighters. Whether you're a fan of the movies or just like a good boxing game, you'll find much to enjoy in this buff package from Ubi Soft.

Eye of the Tiger

Starting as a club boxer from the mean streets of Philadelphia, Rocky gets his unlikely shot at the big time in a match with heavyweight champion Apollo Creed. An underdog turned top dog, Rocky went on to face powerful pugilists in five wildly popular movies.

Publisher Ubi Soft doesn't pull any punches in its videogame revival of the Rocky series. With video montages of inspirational Rocky moments, 30 boxers ripped from the movies, voice from star Sylvester Stallone and a solid boxing engine, fans will find it hard to put down their Controllers.

Movie Mode

In Movie Mode you fight through five chapters, each of which is based on a film. Key opponents include famous faces like Apollo Creed (played by Carl Weathers), Clubber Lang (Mr. T), Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren), and Tommy Gunn (Tommy Morrison). You must also face less well-known challengers, all of whom have been pulled straight from the big screen.

The exceptional fighting engine lets you throw high and low punches with ease. You can also modify punches by holding the R Button to perform uppercuts and hooks. You block with the L Button. Stamina and energy all fluctuate realistically during a bout and the tough AI forces you to adjust to each opponent's unique style.

Between matches, you train with Mickey (Burgess Meredith) in five minigames. You'll need to coordinate button presses to punch a speed bag, jump rope, do sit-ups and more. These minigames increase your stats in categories such as Strength, Speed and Determination. Fans will welcome the opportunity to relive famous scenes like the one in a meat locker.

Triumphing in Movie Mode will unlock new boxers and venues.

Other Modes

While the Movie Mode is certainly the game's main attraction, other fun modes let you step into the ring with Rocky Balboa and his cohorts. You can fight any computer- or human-controlled boxer in Exhibition Match. In Sparring Mode, a single player can practice combos and technique against various AI styles.

Once you complete the Movie Mode you can compete alone or with your pals in a 16-man Knockout Tournament. Top prize is a championship belt.

Graphics

Rocky does a great job of recreating the feeling and mood of the movies. All boxers appear with realistic facial details and outfits. It's fun to watch Rocky's look change as you progress through Movie Mode.

Sure, the character models look blocky, but so did the over-muscled originals. Even the animations accurately capture the movies' over-acting. For a sharper and clearer image, select the Progressive Scan option when playing on a TV set that supports that feature.

The arenas range from a local club with few spectators to huge arenas with thousands of cheering fans. Details like a stained-glass window in a chapel bring movie locations to life.

The soundtrack includes vintage Rocky cuts like "Gonna Fly Now." Stallone and other actors from the movies lend their voice talents to the game.

Bottom Line

A solid package, Rocky is sure to please boxing fans with its rock-solid fighting engine. Plenty of authentic touches are sure to wow the movies' legions of fans.

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www.nintendo.com – Nintendo GameCube