I picked this one up hoping for a Punchout-like experience and I think it suceeded. The bosses are very well designed and are the main draw for this game. They each have some cool and unique mechanics like the chef boss where you have to toss in the right ingredients to stun him. They're difficult but still feel fair which is important. The art style also stands out and really looks like a noir comic book come to life. The music is also good and reminded me a lot of Hotline Miami. The only part I wasn't too keen on was the 3d sections. They serve to vary up the gameplay but suffer from stiff tank controls. While some parts are okay, others like the meat factory level can feel frustrating. Other than that I really enjoyed my time with Pato Box and would recommend it to anyone looking for a Punchout-like experience.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023


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