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"Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing" is a sports video game that was developed for the Sega Game Gear and released in 1992. The game features the likeness of the professional boxer Evander Holyfield, and it offers players the opportunity to climb the ranks of the boxing world to challenge for the world heavyweight title. The game is notable for its realistic approach to boxing mechanics and strategies, allowing players to customize their boxer’s attributes, including strength, stamina, and speed, which can impact the outcome of fights. The game’s graphics and animations were advanced for its time, providing a more immersive experience with detailed sprites and fluid motion.

The gameplay in "Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing" involves both offense and defense, with a variety of punches available to the player, including jabs, uppercuts, and hooks. Players must also master the art of blocking and dodging to protect their boxer from incoming attacks. One of the significant features of the game is the career mode, where players can develop their boxer over time, which adds a layer of depth and replayability. The game was praised for its intricate detail in the career mode, where managing the boxer's training and when to fight next added strategic elements not common in sports games at the time. Overall, the game represented a significant advancement in sports gaming on portable consoles during the early 90s.

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