Shin Nippon Pro Wrestling: Toukon Retsuden 4 (1999) was the final PlayStation entry in NJPW’s flagship series, expanding its roster and refining gameplay. Featuring top stars like Hashimoto, Chono, and Liger, it offered authentic move sets and pacing faithful to New Japan’s presentation. Entrances, arenas, and branding added to immersion.

Gameplay improved with smoother grappling mechanics and expanded reversals. Matches flowed logically, with light grapples leading to bigger slams and finishers as momentum built. The game emphasized strategy over button mashing, rewarding timing and awareness. Multiplayer remained a highlight, allowing fans to recreate the promotion’s faction wars.

Though overshadowed by AKI’s N64 titles globally, Toukon Retsuden 4 holds importance in Japan as the culmination of NJPW’s PlayStation era.