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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!!
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:
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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