Virtual Pro Wrestling 2: Oudou Keishou (2000) is often considered one of the greatest wrestling games ever made. Exclusive to Japan, it expanded on AKI’s acclaimed N64 engine with a roster of real-life Japanese stars from AJPW, NJPW, and MMA. Misawa, Kobashi, and Kawada joined alongside shoot-style fighters, delivering unmatched authenticity.

Gameplay used AKI’s intuitive grapple system, rewarding timing, pacing, and momentum building. Matches unfolded with realistic psychology, emphasizing escalation from basic holds to devastating finishers. Customization was deep, allowing fans to edit wrestlers and simulate dream matches. Presentation was polished, with accurate entrances, attire, and arenas that captured puroresu’s grandeur.

Though never released internationally, Virtual Pro Wrestling 2 is a legendary cult classic, widely regarded as the pinnacle of AKI’s engine and one of the finest wrestling games in history.