Play 3 Count Bout / Fire Suplex (NGM-043)
3 Count Bout, also known in Japan as Fire Suplex, is a professional wrestling video game developed and published by SNK for the Neo Geo platform.
🎮 Game Overview:
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Title (International): 3 Count Bout
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Title (Japan): Fire Suplex
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Platform: Neo Geo MVS (Arcade) / AES (Home)
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Release Year: 1993
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Manufacturer: SNK
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ROM Code: NGM-043
🧩 Gameplay Highlights:
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Wrestling Action: This is a side-view wrestling game with a mix of arcade-style mechanics and traditional wrestling moves.
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Character Variety: Features 10+ unique wrestlers, each with distinct moves, personalities, and fighting styles.
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Fighting Mechanics: Includes grappling, throws, aerial attacks, and special moves. Also includes ring-outs, weapons, and special match types.
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Multiple Arenas: Matches take place in various settings including traditional wrestling rings and even electrified steel cages.
🆚 Modes:
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Single Player Mode: Face off against CPU-controlled opponents in a tournament-style format.
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Two-Player Mode: Competitive multiplayer wrestling matches with friends.
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Special Matches: Some stages include environmental hazards like barbed wire, flames, or cages, enhancing the arcade chaos.
🗯️ Reception:
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Graphics: Typical high-quality SNK sprite work, with detailed wrestler animations and colorful backgrounds.
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Audio: Intense rock-style music and voice effects — classic for early ’90s SNK titles.
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Challenge: Known for its high difficulty, especially with the tight timing required for grapples and counters.
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Legacy: While not as iconic as SNK’s fighting games (King of Fighters, Fatal Fury), it remains a cult classic among Neo Geo fans.