Rival Turf!
Encyclopedia
Rival Turf!, released in Japan
as , is a video game that was released by Jaleco
in 1992
for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System
and later on the Wii
Virtual Console
in the PAL region on October 8, 2010, in Japan on 7, December 2010 and in North America on May 2, 2011. The game is the first installment in the Rushing Beat trilogy
, which also included Brawl Brothers
and The Peace Keepers, although the games were localized as unrelated titles in North America
.
Oozie Nelson
Case
Skinny
Warrior
Butch
Goro
Reggie
Louie
Dingo
Kato
Arnold
Gigante
Sledge
Slasher
Captain
Iceman
Big Al
, the editors poked fun at the game's cover art, saying that "The marketing people on this game actually had a pretty outside-the-box
idea, which should have really stayed off the box. After all, who is the target audience going to find more intimidating than thugs their own age?"
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
as , is a video game that was released by Jaleco
Jaleco
is a Japanese video game publisher and developer established in 2006.The original Jaleco Ltd was founded in 1974. In 2006, it decided to become a pure holding company by renaming itself Jaleco Holding and splitting its video game operations into a newly created subsdiary that took its former name...
in 1992
1992 in video gaming
-Events:-Notable releases:* Gremlin Graphics releases Zool, Amiga's answer to Mario and Sonic. It goes on to become the best selling Commodore Amiga game, boosting the already popular computer to be the leading gaming machine in Europe....
for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia , and South America between 1990 and 1993. In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the , or SFC for short...
and later on the Wii
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
Virtual Console
Virtual console
A virtual console – also known as a virtual terminal – is a conceptual combination of the keyboard and display for a computer user interface. It is a feature of some operating systems such as UnixWare, Linux, and BSD, in which the system console of the computer can be used to switch between...
in the PAL region on October 8, 2010, in Japan on 7, December 2010 and in North America on May 2, 2011. The game is the first installment in the Rushing Beat trilogy
Rushing Beat (series)
is a trilogy of beat 'em up video games released by Jaleco for the Super Famicom. Although all three games were released outside of Japan, localization resulted in various changes to the games' storylines and gameplay. While all three titles were released under the Rushing Beat name in Japan,...
, which also included Brawl Brothers
Brawl Brothers
Brawl Brothers, known in Japan as , is a side-scrolling beat 'em up game made by Jaleco in 1992 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System....
and The Peace Keepers, although the games were localized as unrelated titles in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
.
Gameplay
Rival Turf! is a beat'em up. The player controls one of two characters: Jack Flak (known in Japan as "Rick Norton") or Oozie Nelson (known in Japan as "Douglas Bild") in a one or two player mode, to defeat a plethora of enemies using fists, feet, and various weapons collected throughout the course of the game. The game also includes an "angry" mode where the character becomes temporarily invincible and does more damage after taking too much damage. The game also has a 2 player versus mode.Protagonists
Jack Flak- The hero of the video game. A 26-year-old detective in the Los Angeles Police DepartmentLos Angeles Police DepartmentThe Los Angeles Police Department is the police department of the city of Los Angeles, California. With just under 10,000 officers and more than 3,000 civilian staff, covering an area of with a population of more than 4.1 million people, it is the third largest local law enforcement agency in...
. He is a person who is fond of jumperJumper-Clothing:*Sweater or heavy sweater pulled on over the head, used in the UK and Commonwealth*Jumper , in the USA, a sleeveless, collarless dress, known elsewhere as a pinafore or pinafore dress* Part of the uniform of the United States Navy...
s and jeansJeansJeans are trousers made from denim. Some of the earliest American blue jeans were made by Jacob Davis, Calvin Rogers, and Levi Strauss in 1873. Starting in the 1950s, jeans, originally designed for cowboys, became popular among teenagers. Historic brands include Levi's, Lee, and Wrangler...
. The flying kick and the back drop are his speciality attacks.
Oozie Nelson
- He is a 44-year-old director of the Los Angeles police force. Wearing a police uniform, he likes to use professional wrestlingProfessional wrestlingProfessional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
moves with the fierceness of Frankenstein's monsterFrankenstein's monsterFrankenstein's monster is a fictional character that first appeared in Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus. The creature is often erroneously referred to as "Frankenstein", but in the novel the creature has no name...
. His body type was created by a combination of science and technology.
Enemies
Bullet- The weakest enemy character. He uses the punch as his primary attack.
Case
- This character wears a motorcycle helmetMotorcycle helmetA motorcycle helmet is a type of protective headgear used by motorcycle riders. The primary goal of a motorcycle helmet is motorcycle safety - to protect the rider's head during impact, thus preventing or reducing head injury or saving the rider's life...
.
Skinny
- A tall, slender enemy. Some attack with kicks while others attack with dynamiteDynamiteDynamite is an explosive material based on nitroglycerin, initially using diatomaceous earth , or another absorbent substance such as powdered shells, clay, sawdust, or wood pulp. Dynamites using organic materials such as sawdust are less stable and such use has been generally discontinued...
.
Warrior
- Shows up wearing a ShinobiNinjaA or was a covert agent or mercenary of feudal Japan specializing in unorthodox arts of war. The functions of the ninja included espionage, sabotage, infiltration, and assassination, as well as open combat in certain situations...
costume. Get close to him and he releases the tornado whirlwind kick on the player's character.
Butch
- The obese character. His obesityObesityObesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems...
increases his attack power and strength while slowing him down.
Goro
- An agile fighter who prefers to attack while leaping about. He shares his name with the boss of Mortal Kombat.
Reggie
- Another enemy who is tall and skeletally thin. His habit of throwing explosives can get on your nerves.
Louie
- Another large-bodied gang member. He uses his body to bump his opponents about.
Dingo
- This fighter acts like a wild animal, flinging you about.
Kato
- Attacks with flying kicks and throws.
Arnold
- A muscular villain that looks similar to CaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
's former governor Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold SchwarzeneggerArnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American former professional bodybuilder, actor, businessman, investor, and politician. Schwarzenegger served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011....
. He attacks with increased attack power and throwing strength characteristic of most of the Schwarzenegger films.
Gigante
- A hulking gargantuan who is definitely not one to be underestimated. He attacks with increased attack power and throwing strength characteristic of most of the Schwarzenegger films.
Bosses
Genie- The first boss of the game who wears a stylish Arabian outfit.
Sledge
- The second boss of the game who wears a rapper-style outfit and carries a boomboxBoomboxBoombox is a colloquial expression for a portable cassette or CD player. Other terms known are ghetto blaster, jambox, or radio-cassette. It is a device capable of receiving radio stations and playing recorded music , usually at relatively high volume...
.
Slasher
- The third boss of the game in a black fighter outfit and carries a pair of blades.
Captain
- The fourth boss of the game who serves as the captain of the dockside's loading ships.
Iceman
- The fifth boss of the game in a hockey playerHockeyHockey is a family of sports in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.-Etymology:...
's helmet, jersey, and skates, and shows off impressive figure skatingFigure skatingFigure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice skates. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level , and at local, national, and international competitions...
styles.
Big Al
- The leader of the gang and the ultimate boss of the game. He is faced on the rooftop of his hideaway.
Reception
In the January 2010 issue of Nintendo PowerNintendo Power
Nintendo Power magazine is a monthly news and strategy magazine formerly published in-house by Nintendo of America, but now run independently. As of issue #222 , Nintendo contracted publishing duties to Future US, the U.S. subsidiary of British publisher Future.The first issue published was...
, the editors poked fun at the game's cover art, saying that "The marketing people on this game actually had a pretty outside-the-box
Thinking outside the box
Thinking outside the box is to think differently, unconventionally, or from a new perspective. This phrase often refers to novel or creative thinking....
idea, which should have really stayed off the box. After all, who is the target audience going to find more intimidating than thugs their own age?"
Localization
The USA version removed the introductory story the original Japanese game had. It also shortened the ending and removed the credits.External links
- Rival Turf! at MobyGamesMobyGames-Platforms not yet included:- Further reading :* Rusel DeMaria, Johnny L. Wilson, High Score!: The Illustrated History of Electronic Games, McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media; 2 edition , ISBN 0-07-223172-6...
- Rushing Beat at Jaleco