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The available metadata does not list the full official roster; the game features multiple colorful pro wrestling fighters.
How it plays
Matches are viewed from a side-on perspective in a single wrestling ring. The objective is to reduce an opponent’s stamina and win through a successful pin or submission before the opponent can recover.
Players use strikes, grapples, throws, running attacks, holds, and reversals. A match is structured around individual bouts, with progression depending on the selected mode and continued victories. Ring position matters because ropes, corners, and the edge of the mat affect available attacks and escapes.
Plan your run
Learn the timing of grapples and reversals before relying on repeated strikes. Staying near the center reduces the chance of being trapped against the ropes and gives more room for running attacks.
Watch the opponent’s recovery and stamina. Follow a successful knockdown with a pin or hold when appropriate, but release pressure if the opponent is likely to reverse it.
Meet the cast
The available metadata does not list the full official roster; the game features multiple colorful pro wrestling fighters.
Before you begin
Use the ring space to create distance before attempting a running attack.
Do not repeat the same hold when the opponent is recovering; vary strikes, throws, and pins.
3 Count Bout, released in Japan as Fire Suplex, is a 1993 arcade professional-wrestling game developed and published by SNK. It combines wrestling rules with the fast, attack-focused design of an arcade fighting game. Players select a grappler, weaken opponents with strikes and throws, and attempt to win by pinfall or submission. Matches emphasize positioning, reversals, running attacks, and timing rather than a traditional wrestling simulation. The game includes a colorful international roster and theatrical presentation typical of SNK’s early-1990s Neo Geo productions. Its reception has generally been mixed: the distinctive roster and energetic mechanics attract fans of unusual arcade wrestling games, while the controls and occasionally chaotic collision behavior can take time to master. It remains a notable SNK wrestling title, particularly for its compact matches and hybrid combat system.
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