Downtown – Nekketsu Koushin Kyoku – Soreyuke Daiundoukai
A chaotic track and field game featuring characters from the Kunio-kun series. Players compete in absurd sporting events like piggyback fights, eating contests, and obstacle course races with combat elements.
Platform
nes
Year
1989
Genre
Sports
Developer
Technōs Japan
Controls
About This Game
Released only in Japan in 1989, this entry in the Kunio-kun series parodies traditional track and field games with outrageous events and violent twists. Features 8 playable characters with unique stats.
The game includes a tournament mode where players must win gold medals across 10 different events, each with their own ridiculous rules and physics. Multiplayer versus mode supports up to 4 players via alternating turns.
Known for its over-the-top humor and creative reinterpretation of athletic competitions. Players can attack opponents during events, and many events include environmental hazards and power-ups.
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