Virtual Pro Wrestling 2: Oudou Keishou vs WCW vs. nWo: World Tour
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
Virtual Pro Wrestling 2: Oudou Keishou is the sequel to Virtual Pro Wrestling 64, released exclusively in Japan in early 2000. It features the All Japan Pro Wrestling license and a massive roster of 98 wrestlers, with 23 unlockable and 16 customizable slots, pushing the total potential roster to 114. The game builds on AKI Corporation’s acclaimed wrestling mechanics, adding mask creation and an MMA‑style grappling system that set it apart from its successors.
WCW vs. nWo: World Tour delivers a nostalgic wrestling experience featuring more than 40 wrestlers from WCW and the New World Order. Each character boasts a deep move set of 30‑40 attacks, including signature maneuvers that capture their real‑world personas. The game offers five distinct modes, tag team battles, and simultaneous four‑player split‑screen action, making it perfect for both solo play and competitive couch‑gaming sessions.
- Largest AKI wrestling roster ever
- Deep edit mode with mask creation
- MMA‑style grappling adds tactical depth
- Authentic All Japan Pro Wrestling licensing
- Large roster of iconic 90s wrestlers
- Deep move sets with signature attacks
- Four-player split-screen support
- Multiple gameplay modes for variety
- Japan‑only release limits accessibility
- Original Nintendo 64 hardware not listed in modern platforms
- No online multiplayer support
- Limited to older console hardware
- Graphics are dated by modern standards
- Online multiplayer not available
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The Verdict
AI-generated from listing dataBoth are classic AKI wrestling sims, but WCW vs. nWo: World Tour offers broader accessibility and more iconic 90s stars, while Virtual Pro Wrestling 2 provides the largest AKI roster and deeper customization but is Japan‑only.
Key differences
- •Roster size: VPW2 has 21 licensed + 77 fictional wrestlers (largest AKI roster); WCW vs. nWo has 40+ wrestlers.
- •Geographic availability: VPW2 is Japan‑only release; WCW vs. nWo is not limited to Japan.
- •Customization: VPW2 includes mask design and 16 character slots; WCW vs. nWo offers limited customization.
- •Gameplay system: VPW2 adds an MMA‑style grappling system; WCW vs. nWo uses traditional AKI wrestling mechanics.
- •Multiplayer: Both support split‑screen, but WCW vs. nWo explicitly supports four‑player couch co‑op.
Gameplay & fun factor
VPW2 adds unique MMA‑style grappling and extensive mask creation, offering deeper tactical options.
Platform availability
VPW2 is Japan‑only and tied to original N64 hardware; WCW vs. nWo is not region‑locked and runs on older consoles.
Price & value
WCW vs. nWo lists a MSRP of $49.99; VPW2 price not specified, making value unclear.
Multiplayer / co‑op
Both support split‑screen, but WCW vs. nWo explicitly supports four‑player couch co‑op.
Content & replayability
VPW2 offers 23 unlockable wrestlers, 16 custom slots, and a career mode; WCW vs. nWo has fewer unlockables.
Difficulty & accessibility
WCW vs. nWo targets a broader retro audience; VPW2’s MMA system may be steeper for newcomers.
Graphics & performance
Both are from the late‑90s/early‑2000s era; no specific graphics data, but WCW vs. nWo is noted as dated, same as VPW2.
Choose Virtual Pro Wrestling 2: Oudou Keishou if…
Buyers who prioritize roster depth, customization, and a unique grappling system and can access Japan‑only releases.
Choose WCW vs. nWo: World Tour if…
Buyers who need easy access, four‑player couch play, and a known price point.
Common questions
Which game has more wrestlers?
Virtual Pro Wrestling 2 includes 21 licensed + 77 fictional wrestlers (98 total); WCW vs. nWo has over 40 wrestlers.
Can I play online with friends?
Neither game offers online multiplayer; both are limited to local split‑screen.
Is the game available outside Japan?
Virtual Pro Wrestling 2 is Japan‑only; WCW vs. nWo is not region‑locked and can be played on its original console elsewhere.