Victorious Boxers Ippo's Road to Glory adapts the cult boxing manga. Snappy bouts, faithful narration and Japanese ring vibe. A genuine treat for manga fans.
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Category
Sports2 players12+
Description
A New Corporation and Empire sports game released in 2001, the first Victorious Boxers franchise entry based on the Hajime no Ippo manga. Young boxer Makunouchi Ippo climbs the ranks of Japanese professional boxing under coach Kamogawa's tutelage. Boxing mechanics with guard timing, dodges and combos, manga-faithful Story Mode. Solid manga sports adaptation for fans.
Victorious Boxers - Ippo's Road to Glory review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Following boxer Ippo's rise bout by bout unfolds a fighting game faithful to the manga, where each opponent imposes their own style. Mastering the timing, climbing the ranks and unlocking the cast fills long hours of relentless practice. That demand, paired with brisk staging, sustains a longevity dear to boxing fans.
Technical info
💾1,2 GB📅14/09/2001
Published by Empire Interactive
Victorious Boxers - Ippo's Road to Glory (PS2) price, value & rarity
Is Victorious Boxers - Ippo's Road to Glory still worth playing in 2026?
A boxing game drawn from the Hajime no Ippo manga, Victorious Boxers Ippo's Road to Glory transposes ring fights into technical bouts where dodging, guarding and positioning matter more than hammering, faithful to the sport and the source work. The accuracy of the boxing feel, the staging of the matches and the career mode appeal to fans of the manga and the noble art. The dated production and a demanding handling weigh a little. A good boxing game for fans of Hajime no Ippo and technical ring combat.
