Punch Out!! Wii trailer - Page 2

G · 05-04-2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Youell

Just for clarification, it's not just 13 fighters

Once you win the title, you have to defend it against all the roster again, only this time they are much harder, the review I read said they lost the title to Glass Joe!

Plus there's loads of mini challenges. Like knock a guy out without blocking etc

That says nothing about more than 13 fighters, just more than 13 fights.

**Dave Youell** · 05-04-2009, 05:31 PM

Granted, but you need different ways to beat them the second time round that you did before, just gives it some longevity

G · 05-15-2009, 10:12 PM

$40

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...eapassgam08-20

**Drakul** · 05-16-2009, 11:42 PM

New trailer:

G · 05-18-2009, 12:40 PM

Joystiq Review: Punch-Out!! (Wii)

by David Hinkle { May 18th 2009 at 11:32AM }

It's been over 10 years since the last game in the Punch-Out!! series -- Super Punch-Out!! on the SNES -- was released with a new visual style, a host of new boxers, and some new moves in Little Mac's repertoire. Nintendo has finally provided us with another installment in the series, now with motion-based controls, Balance Board support, and multiplayer. While it ultimately feels like the same game we've played before, it's hard to peg that as a bad thing.

[Note: If you don't feel like battling a whole bunch of text, feel free to enjoy our video synopsis of Punch-Out!! by using your mouse bicep to punch-click this handy link.]
Gallery: Punch-Out!!

The big draws for Punch-Out!! on the Wii are motion-based controls and Balance Board support -- and they're a lot more responsive and fun to use than you would find in Wii Sports' boxing mode. With the analog stick controlling your character's movement, it's fairly easy to dodge and take out your opponents. It works, but the game really shines when you're playing with the classic controls.

Punch-Out!! fans will feel right at home once they switch to classic mode. Controls are the same they've been for more than a decade, so you'll be able to get right into the action and enjoy the game. Another reason to choose classic over the Wiimote-and-Nunchuk method is speed, as you'll be a lot faster both dodging and delivering punches. It's a drawback of the motion-based controls, because you can easily push a button faster than it takes you to fake-throw a punch. Also, the motion-based controls may be surprisingly responsive, but that doesn't mean there won't be instances where you accidentally throw a punch or deliver a strike too late, which can be a big problem in the latter parts of the game.

Another issue I had with the game was a sharp increase in difficulty almost out of nowhere. The game is divided into 3 different circuits, and veterans of Punch-Out!! will likely experience what I did: eight boxers who are pushovers and then the last circuit of five, which really jacks up the difficulty. It can be frustrating and tough transition, but it's a lot better than the alternative of the entire game being incredibly easy to conquer.

But even after you plow through the circuits there's more to do, as Nintendo has finally figured out how to add replay value to a Punch-Out!! game. There's a Head-to-Head mode, as well as Exhibition matches with scenarios to complete (such as defeat Super Macho Man in Round 1, and TKO or KO Great Tiger using only right jabs). The Head-to-Head mode is fairly fun, and should replace Wii Sports boxing for most folks, but it would have been nice to be able to select different boxers aside from Little Mac.

Nintendo has done a good job of throwing a new coat of paint on Punch-Out!!, but has also taken special care to make sure the core of the experience has not been changed for Wii. This means that fans of the franchise won't feel alienated, and newcomers can easily pick up the Wiimote (and Nunchuk, if that's how they want to roll) and get into the action.

G · 05-18-2009, 12:43 PM

IGN's review

**OssMan** · 05-20-2009, 01:52 AM

Pretty good. Old fighters have different strategies so that's interesting. I like how all the foreign guys speak their own language so you kinda have no idea what they're saying. Also there is a ridiculously unnecessary advertisement for Club Nintendo in this game.

**road doggy dogg** · 05-20-2009, 03:19 AM

Wait so this is out already? Crap I have to spend money on this instead of buying textbooks now.
crossrine

**FourFifty** · 05-23-2009, 11:58 PM

Sorry if this thread was already started, but I couldn't find it.

OH MY FUCKING GOD!! THIS IS THE SINGLE REASON TO OWN A WII!!!! THIS GAME IS MEGA TITS!!!
It's my childhood memories put in a new shiny package. It's a puppy that doesn't shit all over the place. It's calling your grandma who you kinda don't want to talk to on her b-day because you're kinda high and getting her voice mail!!!! Seriously, I love this game!

Hate the Great Tiger, and Bear Hugger was a pain in the ass.

**Vietnamese Crippler** · 05-24-2009, 12:03 AM

By couldn't find, do you mean too lazy to scroll two-thirds the way down the first page?

And yes, this game is pretty damn fun.

**FourFifty** · 05-24-2009, 12:22 AM

Oh.... Figured with how recent this game is that it would be higher.... and I'd be more sober....

**FourFifty** · 05-24-2009, 12:24 AM

This game is badass. All the places over here are sold out, so I rented it. Seriously, oh my god, this is THE reason to own a Wii.

**Funky Fly** · 05-24-2009, 02:42 AM

*sigh*

Merger time...

**OssMan** · 05-24-2009, 02:30 PM

It is good. The motion controls are fun, but you will probably have to switch to NES style once you reach Soda Popinski, cause it reacts a lot better. The last couple of dudes are really hard and kinda made me stop playing for a little cause it was just frustrating, kinda like Mega Man 9.

Multiplayer is weird, I guess it's just better if you have two people flailing their arms all over the place than actually trying to play.

**Gone Mad** · 05-25-2009, 11:14 PM

Great game so far. I'm by Great Tiger. Multi-player is fun, but wish you could use more than just Mac for that.

Also, if you're gonna play it, use the Wii remote, NES-style.

**Savio** · 05-26-2009, 01:47 PM

I think i might just rent this

**The Pope** · 06-06-2009, 11:23 AM

I steal it when my cousin buys it

**Kane Knight** · 06-06-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Funky Fly

*sigh*

Merger time...

Funky Fly...Tard insurance.

Got this today and played it with the balance board and wiimote/nunchuck combo. Freaking awesome, though there's a small learning curve. I figured dodging wouldn't just last a split second. Getting the timing down aside, it's fairly fun.

G · 07-13-2009, 08:52 PM

This game is really fun. I'm up to Great Tiger. My only complaint is that the music isn't all that loud. Maybe there's an option to turn it up, or maybe it's because it's a burnt game. I DUNNO. Pretty mad I can barely hear the "updated tunes".

**Dorkchop** · 09-02-2009, 01:42 AM

This game is awesome. For some reason I got my ass handed to me by Glass Joe while defending the title. I just really sucked today.

I kicked Bald Bull's ass the first time I fought him.

I haven't tried the motion controls yet. Once I finish defending my title I'm going to start a new file for motion controls only.

I can't wait to make it to the secret boxer.

**Funky Fly** · 09-02-2009, 02:19 AM

So you don't need the balance board, right?

**Emperor Smeat** · 09-02-2009, 02:34 AM

No its not required or needed to play.
I believe the control sets are wiimote on its side , wiimote + nunchuck , classic controller , or wiimote + nunchuck + balance board. The only one I can't remember is if it allows Gamecube controller as an option

**Dave Youell** · 09-02-2009, 03:27 AM

I still can't beat Mr Sandman.....

**Soda Popinski** · 09-02-2009, 04:17 AM

What?

**LuigiD** · 09-02-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AssMan

It is good. The motion controls are fun, but you will probably have to switch to NES style once you reach Soda Popinski, cause it reacts a lot better. The last couple of dudes are really hard and kinda made me stop playing for a little cause it was just frustrating, kinda like Mega Man 9.

Multiplayer is weird, I guess it's just better if you have two people flailing their arms all over the place than actually trying to play.

Funny you said, my friend and I were playing this religiously for a week or two and when we reached Soda we did have to switch to the NES style. The game is awesome tho. The characters are fun, the graphics entertaining and the gimmicks amusing. I like the re-match system you get once you become champion.

**Cooler Tom Schuler** · 09-06-2009, 10:00 PM

My wife just got to Don Flamenco. I don't know if I'm more impressed by the game for keeping her interested, or by her for spending a bunch of time in practice mode to figure it out.

**Dorkchop** · 09-07-2009, 09:21 PM

I'm stuck on defending my title against King Hippo. I can beat him by decision at this point, but that's not fun. I want to knock that asshole out. I didn't need any help on the first two Punch Outs and I'll be doing the same for this one. I love figuring out how to beat everyone on my own.

I'm loving Punch Out Wii. I knew I'd like it, but I didn't expect it to be this good. I really like how you fight everyone over again, but they're a lot more difficult. It's almost like there are 26 fighters instead of 13

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09-07-2009, 09:21 PM	#67
Dorkchop facebook.com/bloquemen Posts: 5,452	I'm stuck on defending my title against King Hippo. I can beat him by decision at this point, but that's not fun. I want to knock that asshole out. I didn't need any help on the first two Punch Outs and I'll be doing the same for this one. I love figuring out how to beat everyone on my own. I'm loving Punch Out Wii. I knew I'd like it, but I didn't expect it to be this good. I really like how you fight everyone over again, but they're a lot more difficult. It's almost like there are 26 fighters instead of 13 SPOILER: show There's a hidden fighter. Spoiler that spoils the previous spoiler SPOILER: show It's Donkey Kong

05-04-2009, 05:31 PM	#42
Dave Youell 1/2 Optimist 1/2 Amazing Posts: 12,427	Granted, but you need different ways to beat them the second time round that you did before, just gives it some longevity

05-15-2009, 10:12 PM	#43
G Selectively Social Posts: 16,336	$40 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...eapassgam08-20

05-16-2009, 11:42 PM	#44
Drakul "Steven, your fossa!" Posts: 9,603	New trailer:

05-18-2009, 12:40 PM	#45
G Selectively Social Posts: 16,336	Joystiq Review: Punch-Out!! (Wii) by David Hinkle { May 18th 2009 at 11:32AM } It's been over 10 years since the last game in the Punch-Out!! series -- Super Punch-Out!! on the SNES -- was released with a new visual style, a host of new boxers, and some new moves in Little Mac's repertoire. Nintendo has finally provided us with another installment in the series, now with motion-based controls, Balance Board support, and multiplayer. While it ultimately feels like the same game we've played before, it's hard to peg that as a bad thing. [Note: If you don't feel like battling a whole bunch of text, feel free to enjoy our video synopsis of Punch-Out!! by using your mouse bicep to punch-click this handy link.] Gallery: Punch-Out!! The big draws for Punch-Out!! on the Wii are motion-based controls and Balance Board support -- and they're a lot more responsive and fun to use than you would find in Wii Sports' boxing mode. With the analog stick controlling your character's movement, it's fairly easy to dodge and take out your opponents. It works, but the game really shines when you're playing with the classic controls. Punch-Out!! fans will feel right at home once they switch to classic mode. Controls are the same they've been for more than a decade, so you'll be able to get right into the action and enjoy the game. Another reason to choose classic over the Wiimote-and-Nunchuk method is speed, as you'll be a lot faster both dodging and delivering punches. It's a drawback of the motion-based controls, because you can easily push a button faster than it takes you to fake-throw a punch. Also, the motion-based controls may be surprisingly responsive, but that doesn't mean there won't be instances where you accidentally throw a punch or deliver a strike too late, which can be a big problem in the latter parts of the game. Another issue I had with the game was a sharp increase in difficulty almost out of nowhere. The game is divided into 3 different circuits, and veterans of Punch-Out!! will likely experience what I did: eight boxers who are pushovers and then the last circuit of five, which really jacks up the difficulty. It can be frustrating and tough transition, but it's a lot better than the alternative of the entire game being incredibly easy to conquer. But even after you plow through the circuits there's more to do, as Nintendo has finally figured out how to add replay value to a Punch-Out!! game. There's a Head-to-Head mode, as well as Exhibition matches with scenarios to complete (such as defeat Super Macho Man in Round 1, and TKO or KO Great Tiger using only right jabs). The Head-to-Head mode is fairly fun, and should replace Wii Sports boxing for most folks, but it would have been nice to be able to select different boxers aside from Little Mac. Nintendo has done a good job of throwing a new coat of paint on Punch-Out!!, but has also taken special care to make sure the core of the experience has not been changed for Wii. This means that fans of the franchise won't feel alienated, and newcomers can easily pick up the Wiimote (and Nunchuk, if that's how they want to roll) and get into the action.

05-18-2009, 12:43 PM	#46
G Selectively Social Posts: 16,336	IGN's review

05-20-2009, 01:52 AM	#47
OssMan The Classic Dylan Staples Posts: 51,551	Pretty good. Old fighters have different strategies so that's interesting. I like how all the foreign guys speak their own language so you kinda have no idea what they're saying. Also there is a ridiculously unnecessary advertisement for Club Nintendo in this game.

05-20-2009, 03:19 AM	#48
road doggy dogg wekasauce Posts: 106,951	Wait so this is out already? Crap I have to spend money on this instead of buying textbooks now. crossrine

05-24-2009, 12:03 AM	#50
Vietnamese Crippler Unnecessarily awesome Posts: 8,323	By couldn't find, do you mean too lazy to scroll two-thirds the way down the first page? And yes, this game is pretty damn fun.

05-24-2009, 12:22 AM	#51
FourFifty As over as Crystal Pepsi Posts: 21,639	Oh.... Figured with how recent this game is that it would be higher.... and I'd be more sober....

05-24-2009, 12:24 AM	#52
FourFifty As over as Crystal Pepsi Posts: 21,639	This game is badass. All the places over here are sold out, so I rented it. Seriously, oh my god, this is THE reason to own a Wii.

05-24-2009, 02:42 AM	#53
Funky Fly The Satanic Mechanic Posts: 52,521	sigh Merger time...

05-24-2009, 02:30 PM	#54
OssMan The Classic Dylan Staples Posts: 51,551	It is good. The motion controls are fun, but you will probably have to switch to NES style once you reach Soda Popinski, cause it reacts a lot better. The last couple of dudes are really hard and kinda made me stop playing for a little cause it was just frustrating, kinda like Mega Man 9. Multiplayer is weird, I guess it's just better if you have two people flailing their arms all over the place than actually trying to play.

05-25-2009, 11:14 PM	#55
Gone Mad EL MERO MERO! Posts: 4,259	Great game so far. I'm by Great Tiger. Multi-player is fun, but wish you could use more than just Mac for that. Also, if you're gonna play it, use the Wii remote, NES-style.

05-26-2009, 01:47 PM	#56
Savio Spammy Certified Posts: 46,132	I think i might just rent this

06-06-2009, 11:23 AM	#57
The Pope Pope Is Pimpin' Posts: 4,676	I steal it when my cousin buys it

07-13-2009, 08:52 PM	#59
G Selectively Social Posts: 16,336	This game is really fun. I'm up to Great Tiger. My only complaint is that the music isn't all that loud. Maybe there's an option to turn it up, or maybe it's because it's a burnt game. I DUNNO. Pretty mad I can barely hear the "updated tunes".

09-02-2009, 01:42 AM	#60
Dorkchop facebook.com/bloquemen Posts: 5,452	This game is awesome. For some reason I got my ass handed to me by Glass Joe while defending the title. I just really sucked today. I kicked Bald Bull's ass the first time I fought him. I haven't tried the motion controls yet. Once I finish defending my title I'm going to start a new file for motion controls only. I can't wait to make it to the secret boxer.

09-02-2009, 02:19 AM	#61
Funky Fly The Satanic Mechanic Posts: 52,521	So you don't need the balance board, right?

09-02-2009, 02:34 AM	#62
Emperor Smeat Former TPWW Royalty Posts: 66,676	No its not required or needed to play. I believe the control sets are wiimote on its side , wiimote + nunchuck , classic controller , or wiimote + nunchuck + balance board. The only one I can't remember is if it allows Gamecube controller as an option

09-02-2009, 03:27 AM	#63
Dave Youell 1/2 Optimist 1/2 Amazing Posts: 12,427	I still can't beat Mr Sandman.....

09-02-2009, 04:17 AM	#64
Soda Popinski 33 Wins - 2 Losses 24 KO Posts: 156	What?

09-06-2009, 10:00 PM	#66
Cooler Tom Schuler Sleepy Bitch Posts: 6,336	My wife just got to Don Flamenco. I don't know if I'm more impressed by the game for keeping her interested, or by her for spending a bunch of time in practice mode to figure it out.