Fighting game with a unique quest mode, from Square. The publisher enlisted the help of Seiichi Ishii, who had previously worked on both Tekken and Virtua Fighter. On these strengths, Square helped Ishii start his own development company, Dream Factory, and Tobal No.1 is the first game from the developer. The game offers some 3D movement for more behind-the-back attacks that fighting games released around the same time. Tobal also introduced an interesting grapple move, which allows you to grab your opponent and, depending on your button execution, throw them in a myriad of ways. The game features Gouraud-shaded players displayed in hi-res mode (640x480) and shipped with an included Final Fantasy VII demo.
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This is a game I would probably have never thought about again for the rest of my life if I hadn't just seen it on this list and now I'm not sure whether I'm better or worse off for it.
In memory of Akira Toriyama I decided to play these two peculiar fighting games: Tobal No. 1 and No. 2.
They are no Tekken by any means. The first one could also feel very limited having only a tournament (aka arcade), vs mode (self-explanatory) and a very interesting quest mode. Ah, and option if we have to dig about ALL the menus have to offer lmao.
This is still an awesome game reminiscing of Virtua Fighter with fun fast-paced 1v1 running 60fps. Something you wouldn't expect that often, especially from a PS1 fighting game. A great alternative from Tekken and Virtua Fighter overall.
They are no Tekken by any means. The first one could also feel very limited having only a tournament (aka arcade), vs mode (self-explanatory) and a very interesting quest mode. Ah, and option if we have to dig about ALL the menus have to offer lmao.
This is still an awesome game reminiscing of Virtua Fighter with fun fast-paced 1v1 running 60fps. Something you wouldn't expect that often, especially from a PS1 fighting game. A great alternative from Tekken and Virtua Fighter overall.
You ever have a memory of a game you played as a kid, but, didn't know the name and you feel like you're crazy because you know for a fact you played it, and you go years with only a vague memory of it? Well, this is one of those games for me. The game that only lived in my memory for so long. Tobal No.1. What a weird name. Cool game, though. Like the RPG dungeon elements.
Virtua Fighter on PlayStation, with considerable value for money.
El Tobal y yo los mejores. Gracias por tanto, Akira Toriyama.
Underrated, would have love to have seen this series brought to it's full potential.
Toriyama's art style is always great.
Toriyama's art style is always great.