We're not too familiar with K-1 or other mixed martial arts organizations, but we recognize a clever cover when we see it! K1-World Grand Prix's packaging design mimics the plastic runners that often accompany scale model kits; both the boxart and the game's subtitle, "Let's Produce a Great Champion," reference K-1 World GP's premise of training a kickboxer to build up his stats before a match.
The simulation portions are played out with 2D minigames and menus, whereas the actual combat is all 3D. You can check out a few screenshots of both segments past the break. Publisher D3P is scheduled to ship out K1-World Grand Prix to Japanese stores this week. Plans for a US release have yet to be announced.
[Via Siliconera, Famitsu, and NeoGAF]
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12-03-2007 @ 12:16PM
DS Junkie said...
Eny CroCop fans in the house?
I wish that they would bring this game to America! If not...is enybody thinking of importing? I am!
This game looks cool. It better have Wi-Fi and single card play! I hope they make a Mixed Martial Arts game for the DS aswell, since K-1 has recently started to promote such events. An Ultimate Fighting Championship game would also welcomed.
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12-03-2007 @ 4:21PM
Matthew Hilario said...
i don't think bob sapp will fit on my ds screen.
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12-03-2007 @ 7:28PM
JC Fletcher said...
I'm both impressed and disappointed with a K-1 game with goals OTHER than just pounding dudes.
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12-05-2007 @ 5:04AM
Beau said...
Definitely a Mirko fan. Unfortunately there is no Bob Sapp for the person before. I'm a big K-1 fan and I'm definitely wanting to import the game.
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