This is the best sports game so far that I have encountered during my challenge. Even though that it's more focus on goofy/ arcade style, this is still a really great game.
There's actual a story to this sports game : Little MAc (the main character) have met Doc Louis (coach) on pure chance. Doc started to train Mac and Mac started to enter the World Video Boxing Association. He goal is to beat everyone and challenge the champion of the league : Mike Tyson. This is not at all mentioned in the game and can only be learned in the booklet of the game.
The graphics are really nice. Since there's nothing in the background that moves, they could focus more on the opponents and little mac as well. You can also see Mario as the Ref in this game. The opponents looks really good and they all have some great design and personality to them, which is great.
The music is also a really great There's a neat that I learn form the title screen music : The song is an adaptation of a Gilette (the rasor brand) song that used to always pay during boxing matches in the 50's. The main song during the fight is really catchy and will probably be a earworm for a while after playing a lot of Punch out. Also, each fighters have their own intro songs when they enter the ring. This is a great touch.
The controls of the game are really good and responsive. You can dodge or block with the D-Pad, use B for a left punch and A button for a right punch. You can use the Up on the D-Pad while punching to aim the Face instead of the stomach.
For the mechanics of the game, each bosses have their own patterns that you will need to learn to beat them. This is a great way to learn the AI Behavior. When pushing at some specific timing, you can have a star, which can be used for an Uppercut. However, using the uppercut is not at the right place on the controller in my opinion. The select button is not instinctive to hit in the heat of the combat. You get used to it though.
You also have a cardio meter. This get depleted when getting one of your hit blocked or when blocking. When fully depleted, you need to dodge every hit that's coming and will receive more damage if you eat a punch.
My major complaint about this game is the last boss. Mike Tyson is simply way too hard in the first round. A single hit at the beginning of the match and you will see the floor instantly. That can be really frustrating and makes the match really hard. I don't mind a challenge in games, but a one-hit kill in that type of game is too much.
That being said, I really enjoy this game and will often play a couple of matches since the game is so fun and addicting. I recommend this game to be played by everyone. You don't need to try and beat it, but yo will find some fun to go the furthest possible.
Game #55 of my challenge.
There's actual a story to this sports game : Little MAc (the main character) have met Doc Louis (coach) on pure chance. Doc started to train Mac and Mac started to enter the World Video Boxing Association. He goal is to beat everyone and challenge the champion of the league : Mike Tyson. This is not at all mentioned in the game and can only be learned in the booklet of the game.
The graphics are really nice. Since there's nothing in the background that moves, they could focus more on the opponents and little mac as well. You can also see Mario as the Ref in this game. The opponents looks really good and they all have some great design and personality to them, which is great.
The music is also a really great There's a neat that I learn form the title screen music : The song is an adaptation of a Gilette (the rasor brand) song that used to always pay during boxing matches in the 50's. The main song during the fight is really catchy and will probably be a earworm for a while after playing a lot of Punch out. Also, each fighters have their own intro songs when they enter the ring. This is a great touch.
The controls of the game are really good and responsive. You can dodge or block with the D-Pad, use B for a left punch and A button for a right punch. You can use the Up on the D-Pad while punching to aim the Face instead of the stomach.
For the mechanics of the game, each bosses have their own patterns that you will need to learn to beat them. This is a great way to learn the AI Behavior. When pushing at some specific timing, you can have a star, which can be used for an Uppercut. However, using the uppercut is not at the right place on the controller in my opinion. The select button is not instinctive to hit in the heat of the combat. You get used to it though.
You also have a cardio meter. This get depleted when getting one of your hit blocked or when blocking. When fully depleted, you need to dodge every hit that's coming and will receive more damage if you eat a punch.
My major complaint about this game is the last boss. Mike Tyson is simply way too hard in the first round. A single hit at the beginning of the match and you will see the floor instantly. That can be really frustrating and makes the match really hard. I don't mind a challenge in games, but a one-hit kill in that type of game is too much.
That being said, I really enjoy this game and will often play a couple of matches since the game is so fun and addicting. I recommend this game to be played by everyone. You don't need to try and beat it, but yo will find some fun to go the furthest possible.
Game #55 of my challenge.