Goofy arcade wrestling with offbeat roster and spectacular grapples. Hitbox sometimes blurry but the cheerful mood works wonders. Bring it out with friends for a laugh.
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Category
Sports2 players12+
Description
Wrestlers square off in the ring in this SNK arcade wrestling game featuring optional cage matches. Published by SNK, released in Japan in July 1995. Wrestling game with grappling and throws, ten characters with distinct styles, Tornado Punch, spectacular cage matches. Japanese edition.
Fire Suplex ~ 3 Count Bout review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾0,32 GB📅14/07/1995
Published by SNK
Fire Suplex ~ 3 Count Bout (Neo Geo CD) price, value & rarity
The Japanese version under the original title Fire Suplex, with SNK branding and a Japan-facing presentation, making it the historical form of the wrestling game the West knows as 3 Count Bout. The Japanese CD pressing stays relatively common and far cheaper than its US counterpart, which positions this edition as the sensible entry point to the title. The appeal lies mainly in the Japanese sleeve and the Fire Suplex name found nowhere abroad.
Is Fire Suplex ~ 3 Count Bout still worth playing in 2026?
Fire Suplex, alias 3 Count Bout, is an SNK arcade wrestling game in which colorful wrestlers clash in the ring, with optional cage matches. The grappling system, the gallery of caricatural wrestlers and the snappy pace bring a pleasant outlet, faithful to the arcade spirit. The depth stays limited and repetition sets in fast. For fans of retro arcade wrestling and relaxed fighting games, it is a direct and colorful diversion, mainly delightful for two-player clashes.
