Pins are executed by tilting both sticks up and pressing both sticks grabs the opponent, who can then be attacked or thrown depending on the way the right stick is tilted. The default one uses the DualShock 2's analog sticks exclusively the left one being pressed for movements and the right one for attacks.
Two types of controls can be chosen to fight. 26 real-life wrestlers are initially available, notably Jushin Thunder Liger, The Great Muta, Don Frye, Koji Kanemoto, Antonio Inoki, and Masahiro Chono.Įach battle begins with the wrestlers' entrance sequence. Depending on the mode chosen, different wrestling rings can be chosen to battle, as well as the referee and the time limit. The game can be played in several modes selected in the 'Match Make' menu these include exhibition matches, championships, tournaments, or leagues separated by weight.
All Star Pro-Wrestling is based on Japanese wrestling rather than American.