Punch-Out! (Nintendo Selects)

by Nintendo

• Characters Punch-Out!! features a total of 13 opponents for Little Mac to step into the ring with. 12 of which are returning from previous games in the Punch-Out!! series. Each has their own back-story and patterns of attacks to learn and learn to counter. Just a few of the characters you can expect to see are -
• Little Mac - Small but extremely game, Little Mac is a young, up-and-coming fighter, who with the help of his trainer, ex-champion Doc Lewis, has set his sights on working his way through the ranks
• Glass Joe - A fearful French fighter due to his extremely weak chin, Glass Joe will crumple to the mat quickly with just a few well-placed shots, making him an easy mark and a good warm-up for the fighters to follow
• King Hippo - King Hippo is both huge and an immensely powerful fighter, but can be weakened with the right combinations to the head and body, giving you time to go for the knockout if you can survive his onslaught
• Von Kaiser - An old-timey fighter whose rumored childhood difficulties have left him eager to dish out punishment in the ring, Von Kaiser is a dangerous opponent, but one who will turn tail if you can find his weakness

Product Details

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• ASIN: B005EIIBKY
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: August 28, 2011
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,706 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #1 in Video Games > Wii > Games > Sports > Boxing
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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One of the biggest names in boxing returns after a 15-year hiatus. In Punch-Out!! you play as young up-and-coming fighter Little Mac who, with the help of his ringside trainer Doc Lewis, is working his way through the ranks of a wide variety of boxing caricatures, each with their own patterns of attacks. Grab a Wii Remote controller in one hand and a Nunchuk controller in the other and step back into the ring with a modern update of the classic Punch-Out!! Tune your skills in early rounds. View larger. Key off tells in the ring. View larger. 13 over the top opponents. View larger. Do max damage with 'Star punches' . View larger. Little Mac Is Back Everyone’s favorite underdog from the 1980s joins the best of the original Punch-Out!! cast in a modern re-imagining of the series. Players will find familiar names like Glass Joe, King Hippo and trainer Doc Louis. These boxers come to life again in cell-shaded 3-D, complete with hilarious fighting animations and backstories that capture all the fun and flair of the original Punch-Out!! games. The Wii's Motion Sensitivity The motion-sensitive controls of the Wii console mean that when players throw punches, Little Mac throws punches as well. Additionally, you can control hooks and jabs by combining motion control with control-stick movement. The motion-sensing Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers turn real-life swings into on-screen punches, so anyone can play. The game can also be played with classic NES-style controls by turning the Wii Remote sideways. Characters Punch-Out!! features a total of 13 opponents for Little Mac to step into the ring with. 12 of which are returning from previous games in the Punch-Out!! series. Each have their own backstory and patterns of attacks to learn and learn to counter. Just a few of the characters you can expect to see are: Little Mac Small but extremely game, Little Mac is a young, up-and-coming fighter, who with the help of his trainer, ex-champion Doc Lewis, has set his sights on working his way through the ranks. Glass Joe A fearful French fighter due to his extremely weak chin, Glass Joe will crumple to the mat quickly with just a few well-placed shots, making him an easy mark and a good warm-up for the fighters to follow. King Hippo King Hippo is both huge and an immensely powerful fighter, but can be weakened with the right combinations to the head and body, giving you time to go for the knockout if you can survive his onslaught. Von Kaiser An old-timey fighter whose rumored childhood difficulties have left him eager to dish out punishment in the ring, Von Kaiser is a dangerous opponent, but one who will turn tail if you can find his weakness. Special Attacks Players can obtain special 'Star Punches,' which allow Little Mac to take more health from his rival in a single punch. Players can now use multiple stars in a single punch for an extra-powerful attack. Controller Options Punch-Out!! features multiple controller options. For players looking to take advantage of the Wii's motion control capabilities, Punch-Out!! uses the Wii Remote and Nunchuck controllers to simulate throwing punches. Use the Nunchuck to throw a left punch and the Wii Remote to throw a right punch. Fans of the NES version and core gamers will be excited to see Nintendo has also included the option to play Punch-Out!! using the classic layout from the original NES controller. Use the 1 and 2 buttons along with the cross pad to throw hooks and jabs or to dodge.

Product Description

One of the biggest names in boxing returns after a fifteen year hiatus. Grab your Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers and step back into the ring with Punch-Out!! for the Wii console. Little Mac is back! The ultimate underdog and the best of the Punch-Out!! cast come to life in a modern re-imagination of the series. Glass Joe, King Hippo, trainer Doc Louis and your favorite cast of boxing misfits return for another round of title bouts. See the these boxers come to life in glorious cell-shaded 3-D, complete with hilariously fighting animations and back stories that capture all the fun and flair of the original Punch-Out!! Games. Are you up to the challenge of their new attacks and strategies. Power Little Mac through match after match of motion-controlled upper cuts, body blows and hooks. Throw your punches to help him throw his. The motion-sensing Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers turn your real-life swings into on-screen punches, making this Punch-Out!! game one anyone can play. Optional functionality with the Wii Balance Board accessory (sold with Wii Fit ) adds in active play dodging and ducking. The game can also be played with classic NES-style controls, offering both newcomers and purists multiple ways to play. All new modes, including first-ever Head-to-Head fighting in the Punch-Out!! Series and a challenging new Title Defense mode. An all new multiplayer mode lets you box head-to-head against a friend for the first time ever in the Punch-Out!! Series. And, once players guide Little Mac to the championship in the single player game, they must defend the title in challenge matches against Mac's fallen foes, who return to the ring with all new tactics, having learned from their defeats.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank You Nintendo! September 3, 2011

By eek doggy

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Punch-out is a classic game, I loved the arcade version, Tyson Punchout on the NES, Super Punchout for the SNES, and now I was able to complete the set with Punch-Out for the Wii. For $19.99, it is a game every Wii owner should have!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars boxing at its best January 20, 2012

By H. Crawford

Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I had this game before on another system, and it rocks! Chose any character up to 6 to chose from. Play side by side on the screen on multiplayer with a buddy. Excellent graphics and character facial expression. Hooked it up to my big screen, makes you really feel into the games. Really addicting game!!!Wii with Wii Sports Resort - Black

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Re-Make. October 15, 2012

By J. Figueroa TOP 500 REVIEWER

Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

If you're still thinking about getting this game and have played the classic, go ahead and buy this version. I played Punch Out and Super Punch Out back in the day and was a bit hesitant to get this version, but I'm glad to report that the Wii version is not just an excellent remake, but do I dare say...much better.

Controls:
You have three options to play this game; with the WiiMote sideways, WiiMote/nunchuck combo or Wiimote/nunchuck/balance board combo.

I tested all control methods and found the simple sideway method to be the best. Some may think that using the wiimote with the nunchuck or even balance board will give a more realistic experience in terms of jabs and hooks, but they don't, let me explain, with the wiimote and nunchuck, as you would think, you simply swing them to punch, and that works by default, however, in order to do jabs (punches to the face), you have to move the joystick on the nunchuck upwards and then swing, which can be difficult to use when in the middle of a fight and I found to be a bit confusing; moving the LilMac is easy however, you move the joystick sideways to dodge, down to duck and up to block.
Holding the Wiimote sideways is much easier and makes the game that much more fun to play. You use the D-pad to move, duck and block; same motions, left and right to dodge, down to duck and up to block and you punch with 1 & 2 for left and right. "A" activates star power punches.

Graphics:
Sharp and colourful. That's the best way to describe it. Do not expect EA Fight Night graphics, this is the Wii, but the graphics still look great, I have no complaints, the game looks, sounds and plays like the classic, but with major improvements that do a great job at keeping the game fresh and fun to play.

As with the classic, this version will have you fight different characters to reach a "boss" fighter, that once defeated, will get you to the next round of fighters and so on. There's a career mode, exhibition and head to head.

The game has different fighting circuits with the following fighters:

Minor Circuit:
Glass Joe
Von Kaiser
Disco Kid
King Hippo.

Major Circuit:
Piston Hondo
Beer Hugger
Great Tiger
Don Flamenco

World Circuit:
Aran Ryan
Soda Popinski
Bald Bull
Super Macho Man
Mr. Sand Man

There's also a "Head To Head" mode, which as the name implies, has you go head to head with another human opponent and I must say, is tons of fun, with only a minor flaw, the only playable character in head to head is Little Mac with the name of your personal wii under the tittle. No biggie, because realistically speaking, the game is so much fun that you won't really worry about what the fighter looks like, although, I should mention, there's a meter next to your health bar, that once filled, will give you a super power that will transform your fighter into this huge dude with some mean punches.

In conclusion, if you played the classic, as I did, trust me, you'll fell right at home here; the Wii version did a great job with this awesome franchise and I honestly couldn't ask for more, the graphics, controls and overall experience is a must for fans. New comers will be able to easily pick up the control and get into the ring without a huge learning curve..the game is easy to play and a great deal of fun for the entire family. A+