Thunder Pro Wrestling Retsuden Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

Thunder Pro Wrestling Retsuden

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SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1992
GenreSports
DeveloperHuman
PublisherHuman
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesFire Pro Wrestling
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Thunder Pro Wrestling Retsuden is a sports game released in 1992 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Human.

It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2.

It is part of the Fire Pro Wrestling series. The series also appears on other systems with Fire Pro Wrestling 2 (GBA) and Super Fire Pro Wrestling X Premium (SNES). Human also made Fastest 1 for the Genesis.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Thunder Pro Wrestling Retsuden is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Thunder Pro Wrestling Retsuden gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Thunder Pro Wrestling Retsuden walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Thunder Pro Wrestling Retsuden FAQ

When did Thunder Pro Wrestling Retsuden come out on the Genesis?

Thunder Pro Wrestling Retsuden was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992.

Who made Thunder Pro Wrestling Retsuden?

It was developed by Human.

Is Thunder Pro Wrestling Retsuden multiplayer?

No. Thunder Pro Wrestling Retsuden is a single-player game.

How long does Thunder Pro Wrestling Retsuden take to play?

As a sports game, Thunder Pro Wrestling Retsuden typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Thunder Pro Wrestling Retsuden on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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