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Cover art of 64 Oozumou
Platform
Nintendo 64
Genres
Sports
Player Perspective
Third person
Developers
Bottom Up
Publishers
Bottom Up
Release date
November 28, 1997

Summary

64 Oozumō (often called 64 Oozumou) isn’t just a sumo‑fighting game; it tries to capture the day‑to‑day rhythm of a Japanese rikishi. Between bouts you manage diet, training drills and even social duties, giving the title a surprisingly holistic feel. The “Yokozuna Success” mode strings these responsibilities together, letting you guide a wrestler from rookie to grand champion.

The match engine is built around the N64’s analog stick, letting you nudge both your own rikishi and the opponent while the C‑buttons trigger pushes, throws and special moves. Forty‑one wrestlers are split into five archetypes—balanced, speedy, strong, aggressive and popular—each tweaking speed and power. Arenas range from classic dohyo to whimsical stages like the moon, ancient Egypt and even Antarctica, keeping each bout fresh.

Beyond the core tournaments, the game offers a handful of training minigames, a two‑player battle mode and a roster of rival challengers. All of this is wrapped in quick, seconds‑long bouts that feel like a rapid‑fire sumo showcase, punctuated by the occasional longer‑lasting mode for those who want to linger in the ring.

Storyline

In the story mode of 64 Oozumou, players step beyond the ring to handle everyday details that shape a wrestler’s career. You must keep an eye on the fighter’s diet, plan training sessions, and allocate points to improve key attributes. The mode blends on‑the‑mat action with off‑the‑mat management, giving a more personal feel to the sumo experience.

The “Yokozuna Success” chapter follows a narrative‑driven path where the same life‑management tasks—diet, workouts, and attribute upgrades—determine how far your rikishi can climb toward the coveted yokozuna rank.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer setup
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Alternative Titles

  • Ozumo Tamashii Alternative