Drunken Wrestle

Drunken Wrestle is a one-key wrestling game with two masked wrestlers who are locked together and can barely stay on their feet. It comes from the same series as Drunken Duel, and the rule is wonderfully simple.

According to the developer, the goal is not to let your head touch the ground, and to make your opponent's head touch it. The first player to reach 5 wins the match.

The menu has 1P (against the computer) and 2P buttons. In 2P, the red wrestler is on the left and the blue wrestler is on the right. Each player has five stars at the top of the screen. The keys we tested were:

Red wrestler: the W key.
Blue wrestler: the Up arrow.

Pressing your key makes your wrestler push and jump. Since the two are holding on to each other, every jump throws both of them around, and the trick is to end up on top when you land.

The arena changes from round to round. Our first round was in a bowl-shaped stone pit in a desert, with cacti and bottles around the edge. After a tumble, the red wrestler won the round and got a star. The second round was on a flat, frozen arena made of ice blocks. The developer says each level has different conditions that affect the wrestling, so you have to find new tactics.

According to the developer, the game works on both PC and mobile devices.

How to play

Choose 2P.
The red wrestler uses W. The blue wrestler uses the Up arrow.
Press your key to push and jump.
Make the other wrestler's head touch the ground, and keep yours off it. The winner of the round gets a star.
The first player to 5 wins the match.

Tips

Jump when you are on top. If your wrestler is leaning over the other one, a jump drives them down.
Don't jump when you are underneath. It usually flips you onto your own head.
Use the arena. In a bowl, the slope rolls you back to the middle. On ice, you slide.
Tap, don't hold. Short presses give you more chances to correct your balance.

More one-key games for two: Drunken Duel, Drunken Table Wars and Drunken Boxing.

Frequently asked questions

What are the controls in Drunken Wrestle?

In 2P mode the red wrestler uses the W key and the blue wrestler uses the Up arrow.

How do you win a round?

According to the developer, you make your opponent's head touch the ground while keeping your own head off it.

How many rounds do you need to win?

According to the developer, the first to reach a score of 5 wins the match. Each player has five stars.

Does the arena change?

Yes. In our test the first round was in a stone bowl in the desert and the second was on a flat, icy arena.

Can I play alone?

Yes. Choose 1P to play against the computer.