Jikkyou Power Pro Wrestling '96: Max Voltage is a pro wrestling game exclusively released by Konami for the Super Famicom on September 13, 1996. Developed by Diamond Head, it offers single-player and multiplayer modes.
The "Max Voltage" mode lets players experience a Japanese pro wrestler’s career, from training days to the top of the pro circuit. Players can pick different backgrounds like wrestling, bodybuilding, or even karate to determine their character’s move set. Each wrestler belongs to a wrestling promotion, which players can switch freely in career mode. The game ends if you lose multiple matches in a row.
There are four distinct promotions: Super Japan Pro Wrestling (featuring typical 1996 Japanese pro wrestling-style wrestlers), BOM (hardcore wrestlers with over-the-top character designs), WWK (packed with self-references to other Konami games), and REAL'S (made up of MMA fighters and shoot-style wrestlers).
In the WWK promotion, players will spot many classic Konami game characters, such as Bill and Lance from the Contra series, Richter Belmont from the Castlevania series, and Vic Viper from the Gradius series. These characters add unique fun to the game.
The game uses a "Response Sound System" that delivers high-quality sound effects and real-time Japanese commentary, boosting the immersive feel of matches. It also boasts strong graphics: wrestlers and referees use pre-rendered 3D models, giving the visuals more depth.
Overall, Jikkyou Power Pro Wrestling '96: Max Voltage is a wrestling game worth playing on the Super Famicom, thanks to its rich game modes, diverse character roster, and high-quality audio and visuals.