Poli Díaz

Poli Díaz is a boxing video game featuring the famous Spanish boxing legend Policarpio Díaz. The game was released in 1990 and is available on several platforms such as DOS, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, and more. It was created and published by Opera Soft S.A. The player gets to take control of Poli Díaz and engage in boxing matches. Matches are divided into rounds, and players must manage their stamina and strategy to outbox their opponents. Players get an isometric view of the game where they get a 360-degree view of the opponents facing each other. Players can see a larger area of the game world at once, which helps in planning and strategizing. The game features a series of opponents, each with unique fighting styles and strategies that players must adapt to.
Sincere efforts were made by the developers to capture the essence of boxing and the persona of Poli Díaz, providing an engaging sports simulation. The game features 2D-pixel art graphics typical of the early 1990s. It includes sound effects that simulate the boxing ring atmosphere, including crowd noises and punch sounds. It is a single-player game and players use a combination of joystick or keyboard controls to perform various boxing moves, including punches, dodges, and blocks. Poli Díaz was a significant figure in Spanish boxing during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and the game capitalized on his popularity. For fans of boxing and retro gaming, "Poli Díaz" remains a nostalgic title that represents the early days of sports video games.

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