Table of Contents:
1. Information
2. Modes
3. Moves List
a. General
b. Sambo
c. Muay Thai
d. Professional Wrestling
e. Karate
f. Judo
g. Boxing
h. Kung Fu
i. Martial Arts
j. Lucha Libre
4. Version History
5. Legal
1. -Information-
Astral Bout is neither a wrestling game nor a fighting game. It is in fact
the first Mixed Martial Arts video game (to the best of my knowledge). In the
mid-nineties Mixed Martial Arts became vastly popular in the United States
(Ultimate Fighting Championships), Brazil (World Vale Tudo Championships), and
Japan (Rings). For those that don't know, Mixed Martial Arts is a combat sport
that includes fighting from any position whether on the feet or on the ground
and any type of fighting both grappling and striking. Originally the idea was
to pit various styles against each other and that's why you'll see one typical
fighter of each style as a possible character in Astral Bout. The goal is to
get your opponent to submit via submission or to be rendered unconscious. You
can also gain victory by decision or TKO.
2. -Modes-
a. -Single Player Tournament- Battle through all characters.
b. -Two Player- Battle against a friend.
c. -Exhibiton- Practice against the opponent of your choice.
d. -Options-
3. -Moves List-
a. -General-
Close Range- Standing so close that you are touching your opponent
Medium Range- Standing just outside of touching your opponent
Run or Charge- Forward, Forward or Backward, Backward
Block- A
Get Up- Tap all buttons repeatedly
Break Hold- Tap all buttons repeatedly while pressing toward ropes
b. -Sambo- Modern Russian Grappling
Basics:
Kick- B
Punch- Y
Throws:
Running Body Slam- Y while running
(Note: To set up the following throws, you must tap any direction + Y)
Suplex- Up + Y
Body Slam- Forward (or Backward) + Y
Hip Toss- Down + Y
Submissions:
Running Leg Lock- B while running
(Note: To execute the following moves, your opponent must be on the ground)
Armbar- X while standing at opponent's head
Leg Lock- X while standing at opponent's feet
c. -Muay Thai- Kickboxing Style Including Knees and Elbows
Basics:
Kick- B
Leg Kick- Forward + B
Front Kick- Backward + B
Punch- Y
Elbow Smash- Forward + Y
Flying Knee- X
Close Range:
Knee- B while close to opponent
Head Kick- Up + B while close to opponent
Elbow- Y while close to opponent
Clinch and Knee- Forward + X
Charging:
Leaping Head Kick- B
Charging Elbow Smash- Y
Leaping Flying Knee- X
d. -Professional Wrestling- Grappling and Throws for Entertainment
Basics:
Kick- B
Punch- Y
Drop Kick- X
Close Range:
Leg Kick- Forward + B
Elbow- Y
Running:
Leaping Drop Kick- B
Charging Elbow Smash- Y
Throws:
(Note: To set up the following throws, you must tap any direction + Y)
Scoop Slam- Up (or Down) + Y
Suplex- Forward (or Backward) + Y
Submissions:
(Note: To execute the following moves, your opponent must be on the ground)
Armbar- X while standing at opponent's head
Leg Lock- X while standing at opponent's feet
e. -Karate- Japanese Martial Art Meaning "Art of the Empty Hand"
Basics:
Kick- B
Punch- Y
Jump Kick- X
Roundhouse- Backward, Forward + B
Close Range:
Knee- B
Elbow- Y
Kick- Forward (or Backward) + B
Stomach Punch- Forward (or Backward) + Y
Medium Range:
Front Kick- B
Head Kick- Forward (or Backward) + B
Running:
Leaping Jump Kick- B
Leaping Punch- Y
Rolling Kick- X
f. -Judo- Modern Sport Form of Jujitsu
Basics:
Kick- B
Palm Strike- Y
Throws:
Double Leg Takedown- B (or Y) while running
(Note: To set up the following throws, you must tap any direction + Y)
Overhead Throw- Up + Y
Leg Trip- Forward (or Backward) + Y
Hip Toss- Down + Y
Submissions:
(Note: To execute the following moves, your opponent must be on the ground)
Armbar- X while standing at opponent's head
Reverse Triangle Choke- X while standing at opponent's feet
g. -Boxing- Striking Sport Using Only Fists
Basics:
Straight- B
Jab- Y
Jumping Punch- X
Hook- Forward + B
Close Range:
Uppercut- B
Body Hook- Forward + Y
Charging:
Charging Straight- B
Charging Hook- Y
h. -Kung Fu- Chinese Martial Arts
Basics:
Kick- B
Crane Strike- Y
Jump Kick- X
Spin Kick- Backward, Forward + B
Palm Strike- Backward, Forward + Y
Close Range:
Head Kick- B
Front Kick- Forward + B
Stomach Punch- Y
Fireman's Carry- Forward + X
Running:
Slide Kick- B
Kick to Punch- Y
Spinning Jump Kick- X
i. -Martial Arts- All Around Knowledge
Basics:
Kick- B
Punch- Y
Spinning High Kick- X
Spinning Mid Kick- Backward, Forward + B
Spinning Back Fist- backward, Forward + Y
Close Range:
Knee- B
Stomach Punch- Y
Kick- Forward + B
Punch- Forward + Y
Suplex- Forward + X
Charging:
Leaping Spinning High Kick- B
Leaping Punch- Y
j. -Lucha Libre- Mexican Form of Professional Wrestling
Basics:
Kick- B
Punch- Y
Spinning Jump Kick- X
Close Range:
Leg Kick- B
Throws:
(Note: To set up the following throws, you must tap any direction + Y)
Scoop Slam- Up (or Down) + Y
Suplex- Forward (or Backward) + Y
Submissions:
(Note: To execute the following moves, your opponent must be on the ground)
Armbar- X while standing at opponent's head
Running:
Drop Kick- B
Body Press- Y
4. -Version 0.9: August 1, 2003-
Completed information and moves lists. May be more possible moves undiscovered.
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