Matches follow standard judo rules, including scoring like ippon and waza-ari , set across five different dojos ranging from local clubs to international arenas.
While praised as "technically impressive for its time" by some judo enthusiasts, many found it "didn't make for a great game" due to the difficulty of capturing grappling arts in a digital format.
The game avoids traditional "button-mashing" combos in favor of a timing-based sequence system:
Features nine judokas, though David Douillet is the only real-life licensed athlete in the game. Critical Reception The game holds a mixed reputation among fans and critics:
The game includes an extensive tutorial led by David Douillet himself to explain the technical nuances of the 52 moves. Game Features