EVERYBODY remembers Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!
Story: 9/10
- It's a sports game, but it has a little story though. The boxing association called W.N.V.B.A is ran by the world heavyweight champion himself, Mike Tyson, and a 17 year old teenager named Little Mac decides to be a contender and enter the W.N.V.B.A to fight against boxers, that are bigger than him, taller than him, stronger than him, and has more experience than Little Mac. Even with these odds against Little Mac, Little Mac says that all that does not matter, and wants to prove to all those bullies that all you have to have is: "heart". So I thought that the story was pretty interesting.
Gameplay: 10/10
- Little Mac has a limited repertoire compared to most of his opponents. His punches are limited to left and right jabs, left and right body blows, and a powerful uppercut. The uppercut can only be used once the player earns a star, which is typically accomplished by counter-punching the opponent directly before or after certain attacks are launched. For defensive techniques, Mac can dodge left or right, duck, and block attacks. Little Mac also has a heart meter, which decreases by three upon being struck by an opponent and one upon blocking an attack or an opponent blocking the player's attack. When the heart meter decreases to zero, Little Mac temporarily turns pink and appears exhausted, leaving the player unable to attack, but still able to defend. At this point, Mac can regain some hearts (and his normal color palette) only by avoiding the opponent's punches. A bout can end by knockout (KO), if a fighter is unable to get up within 10 seconds after being knocked down; by technical knockout (TKO), if a fighter is knocked down three times in one round; or by decision, if the bout lasts three full rounds without a clear winner. In order to win by decision, the player must accumulate a high enough point total by punching the opponent and/or knocking him down. However, some bouts cannot be won in this manner. So the gameplay is pretty addicting! I love knocking down all those large boxers!
Graphics: 9/10
- The graphics are great, especially of the faces the boxers make when they get punched. I can't believe Mario is the referee!
Sound: 10/10
- The sound effects of punching body parts and the opponents falling down is funny, but excellent and memorable though. The music is also memorable!
Overall, I give this game a 9 1/2 out of 10. I don't even like boxing video games like that, but this is an exception! I still have not beaten Mike Tyson, himself! This game is that hard.