Appoooh

Appoooh is a two-player wrestling game released in 1984 by Sanritsu, distributed by Sega. Players control caricatured wrestlers inspired by real-life professional grapplers of the era, such as Giant Baba and Hulk Hogan. Matches unfold with straightforward controls—an eight-way joystick governs movement while three buttons execute punches, kicks, and suplexes. The gameplay emphasizes grappling maneuvers and ring positioning to gain an advantage over your opponent. Success depends on timing blocks, executing throws, and strategically depleting the other wrestler's health bar. Each character possesses a unique look and fighting style, adding variety to the matches. Originally released in Japan only, Appoooh offers a lighthearted take on professional wrestling with amusing character designs and simple, accessible gameplay. The game’s speech synthesis provides commentary during matches, contributing to its comedic appeal.