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スーパーレッスルエンジェルス © 1994 Imagineer Company, Limited.
(Super Wrestle Angels)
Super Wrestle Angels is a professional wrestling simulation that centers on an all-female roster. The game offers two distinct primary experiences: a deep "Manager Mode" where the player assumes the role of an agent tasked with building a wrestling federation, and a specialized match mode. The combat itself is highly strategic, utilizing a card-based system where success depends on the value of the cards played, their corresponding Japanese kanji, and the player's tactical understanding of the wrestling simulation's mechanics.
GAME ID: SHVC-AWAJ-JPN
BARCODE: 4965857005300
Technical Specifications: The game utilizes a 12-megabit ROM with battery-backed SRAM. The large ROM size was necessary to store the extensive character data, sprites for the various female wrestlers, and the complex management parameters required for the simulation.
Super Wrestle Angels was released on December 16, 1994 (Friday) in Japan at a retail price of 9,980 Yen. Super Wrestle Angels was positioned as a premium title. This price point was typical for deep management and simulation games in 1994, which were targeted at a more mature, niche demographic rather than the general mass market.
Franchise Heritage: The title is part of the long-running Wrestle Angels series, which originated on NEC PC-98 computers in 1992. By the time it reached the Super Famicom, the franchise had already established a reputation as a niche but dedicated simulation brand, blending "idol" management mechanics with wrestling action.
Deep Management Simulation: The "Manager Mode" is far more than a simple framing device; it requires the player to manage recruitment, scouting, gym upgrades, promotional airtime, and even the emotional well-being of the wrestlers. It is widely considered one of the more complex simulation titles of the era, requiring significant time investment to master.
The Card-Battle System: The wrestling matches function as a turn-based card game. Each card is stamped with Japanese Kanji representing specific wrestling maneuvers or attributes. Because the outcome of the matches is heavily dictated by these cards and the specific kanji values, fluency in Japanese is essentially a prerequisite for progression, making it a hardcore import title for non-Japanese speakers.