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Toughman Contest

Review

Control one of 24 fighters in a behind the back boxing tournament, aiming to deplete your opponent's stamina for a KO or win on points.

Toughman Contest was developed by Visual Concepts and High Score Productions and published by Electronic Arts for the Sega Genesis in 1995. No earlier versions on other platforms are known, so the original release year is also 1995.


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About Toughman Contest

Toughman Contest adapts a televised boxing competition into a video game format. Players select from two dozen fighters and compete across five international venues to simulate the broadcast tournament.

The perspective places the camera behind the controlled boxer, who is depicted as a transparent outline. This visual design allows for clear observation of the opponent's actions during the match. Victory is achieved either by knockout, which occurs when an opponent's stamina is fully depleted, or by earning a judges' decision after three one minute rounds.

Toughman Contest Screenshots

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Paused Game
A Fighting Screen
The Judge Grade
The Toughman Times
Ranking
VS Screen
Another VS Screen
Announcer
Ring Girl
The Fight begins