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[rmaerz]

Mat Mania
A one-on-one wrestling game from Taito. The player competes against other wrestlers around the world in a tournament. Use special moves such as bouncing off the ropes, jumping off the turnbuckle, and even wrestle outside of the ring.

Game Information
Game Name:   Mat Mania
Released By: Taito, 1985
MAME ROMset:  matmania
Dip Switches:  Difficulty: Medium; Tournament Time: 2:36
Chosen By: ClassicGMR
ROM Location: http://www.romnation.../Mat-Mania.html
Twin Galaxies MAME World Record:  2,738,500

Note:
See KLOV for playing tips http://www.arcade-mu...hp?game_id=8641


Competition ends Sunday, October 24 @ 12PM EDT

Leaderboard
1. 271,000  ClassicGMR
2. 103,050  LarcenTyler
3.  21,950  patbb
4.  16,350  rmaerz
5.   5,950  roadrunner




Season Standings
Calculations through week 10
1.  patbb 354
2.  rmaerz 339
3.  roadrunner 262
4.  LarcenTyler 192
5.  ClassicGMR 96
6.  Dr Galaga 65
7.  FlyingTurtle 56
8.  Zoyx 20
9.  4Ks 18
9.  HatefulGravey 18
11. Mister VCS 6

Edited by rmaerz, Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:44 AM.

[patbb]

21950

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[roadrunner]

A wrasslin' game, WOOOOOOO!!!

[roadrunner]

I can't even beat the insane warrior.


Hulk teams up with Hall and Nash to form the NWO

Edited by roadrunner, Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:42 PM.

[rmaerz]

Have you guys ever watched Ohio Wrestling Sunday nights on Sports Time Ohio?  It's pretty funny...

[roadrunner]

rmaerz, on Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:51 PM, said:

Have you guys ever watched Ohio Wrestling Sunday nights on Sports Time Ohio?  It's pretty funny...

I haven't seen it. But i found this funny video of Kane.
I miss when Kane wore a mask.

Edited by roadrunner, Sun Oct 17, 2010 6:30 PM.

[rmaerz]

5,550

6,000

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Edited by rmaerz, Mon Oct 18, 2010 9:42 AM.

[ClassicGMR]

112,200 but I can usually do better.

I love this game. If you like the wrestling in this game Mania Challenge has reversals in the move set.

Has anyone else developed a "finishing set"? I get them down near the corner, backflip off the corner, run across the ring off the ropes and do a splash for the pin!

FYI: 4 Horsemen for life!!     

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[patbb]

ClassicGMR, on Mon Oct 18, 2010 8:27 PM, said:

112,200 but I can usually do better.

I love this game. If you like the wrestling in this game Mania Challenge has reversals in the move set.

Has anyone else developed a "finishing set"? I get them down near the corner, backflip off the corner, run across the ring off the ropes and do a splash for the pin!

FYI: 4 Horsemen for life!!

Do you have any tips you can share with us?
I basicaly hit the buttons randomly and hope for the best right now.

[ClassicGMR]

First - in Mat Mania you cannot get more than 3 grapples in a row. If you try a fourth it WILL be reversed. Usually I'll let the opponent get back up on his own and punch/kick him down a few times before trying my three grapples again. The computer has no such restriction though. It can grapple you ten times in a row if it is able.

Second - I never get into a punching contest with Coco Savege. He'll always rush you with the shoulder block. Your best bet is to use the shoulder block on HIM. He will devastate you if he gets his hands on you so be very careful of your grapples. I've actually gone with a count out on him in the past because it used to be easier. If you have to resort to a body slam over the ropes for the win until you get better timing on him then do it.

Third - If I'm thrown into the ropes I always keep hitting the kick button - the flying body press. Usually it is a good counter. If it lands it buys you a few seconds to attempt to get back to your feet and if it doesn't land you may still hit the opponent putting you both on your back. A good counter if you're ahead in stamina and get up first.

Fourth(this is a point nitpick) - I punch three times then kick twice to get the opponent down. Punches are 50 points but fater. Kicks are 100 points but land slower so I use it when they're stunned.

Fifth - Punch, move down and away VERY slightly, punch again, move, punch again. Once you get this timing down you'll rarely lose a punch-out contest and they won't hit you much if at all.

I'll think of more later. I have to go to work. Damn life getting in my way.

Edited by ClassicGMR, Tue Oct 19, 2010 5:43 AM.

[patbb]

Thanks.
This can also help.

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[rmaerz]

patbb, on Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:53 AM, said:

Thanks.
This can also help.

Thx for posting!

[ClassicGMR]

271,000

I do love my Street Fighter Anniversary Edition Stick. Makes the games SO much better!

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Edited by ClassicGMR, Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:56 PM.

[roadrunner]

5,950


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[LarcenTyler]

24,400

I HATE Coco Savage!

[ClassicGMR]

British Bulldogs vs Hart Foundation - aah I miss good wrestling. Only tag matches better were Rock n Roll Express vs Midnight Express!

[LarcenTyler]

103,050

Getting better.  Got the champion belt.  But then Coco Savage beat me in his second challenge match.

[rmaerz]

16,350

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