Ready 2 Rumble is the best boxing game since the Punch Out series. Come to think of it, it's one of the only good boxing games since the Punch Out series.
The game has 3 modes: Arcade, Champoinship and Versus, all of which are self-explanitory. Well, the Championship mode might need an explanation. So, here goes: Pick a boxer, and take him through a career, training him, fighting matches with other boxers in pursuit of championship gold.
There are plenty of boxers to choose from, a roster full of character and personality, one of the game's higher points. Such boxers as "Big" Willy Johnson (The coolest), Jet Chin, Rocket Samchay, Butcher Brown, Salua Tua, Michael Jackson, Shaquille O'Neal (Both exclusive to Ready 2 Rumble: Round 2) and the famous Afro Thunder, among others. My personal preference? Butcher Brown.
The graphics were pretty good, especially for the N64, and the sound was excellent, the voiceovers for the characters sounded great.
As for the game itself, it's just what you would expect from Midway: A fast-paced arcade-style game. Incredibly fun, but, as with all Midway games, the replay value isn't very high.
I love the first one, but unfortunately Midway shockingly decided to put Michael Jackson in the game and release it again under the name "Ready 2 Rumble: Round 2." I guess you should get it if you don't have the first one.
