90
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100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
3.9
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Description

Mike Tyson's Punch-Out is on of the most popular and biggest selling video games of all time. Step into the ring as Little Mac, a 17-year-old fighter from the Bronx, ranked number three in the minor circuit. Your goal is to work your way up through the rankings so that you can challenge Mike Tyson, Kid Dynamite, in a dream fight.

But the road to the championship is long and hard. You'll have to work your way up through the minor, major, and world circuits by winning 14 bouts against some very tough opponents.

The rules of the World Video Boxing Association govern your bouts. Each match is three three-minute rounds long. Any boxer knocked down for a 10 count is Knocked Out (KO). If a boxer goes down three times, he'll find himself a Technical Knock Out (TKO). If both boxers make it to the end of the third round, the ref determines the winner.

Once you're in the ring you'll have to beat your opponent with smart fighting. Use left and right punches, as well as uppercuts to knock your opponent to the mat. Dodge your opponent's blows with some fancy footwork. Dazzle them with your brilliance and you'll be the World Video Boxing Association Champion. On the other hand, you might find yourself down for the count.

Alternate Titles

  • "Punch-Out!!" -- NES re-release & Wii title

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User Reviews

The Most Entertaining Boxing Game Ever Made. Guy Chapman (1722) 4.83 Stars4.83 Stars4.83 Stars4.83 Stars4.83 Stars
"Let's keep it clean! Now come out boxing!" chirinea (24653) 4.33 Stars4.33 Stars4.33 Stars4.33 Stars4.33 Stars
Not Even Mike Can Ruin The Greatest Game Of All Time Jeff Clawson (7) unrated
Nintendo's Knock out punch! wade hampton (9) 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
Gameplay stands the test of time Nick Seafort (22) 2.67 Stars2.67 Stars2.67 Stars2.67 Stars2.67 Stars

The Press Says

Just Games Retro May 13, 2007 100 out of 100 100
NES Archives Jun 04, 2001 A+ 100
Digital Press - Classic Video Games Sep 27, 2005 9.5 out of 10 95
The Video Game Critic Dec 03, 2000 A- 91
SwankWorld 2004 9 out of 10 90
Lens of Truth May 18, 2009 8.5 out of 10 85
VideoGame Mar, 1991 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars 80
Retrogaming.it Apr 24, 2008 8 out of 10 80

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Trivia

The "Little Mac" storyline was a product of technical issues that developers were confronted with in bringing the game to the NES. The arcade and much later, the SNES punch out games featured a see-through character to allow the player adequate view of their opponent.

This method would not work on the NES, therefore the idea of a tiny main character (Little Mac) was adopted in successful effort to provide a clear and full view of the opposing boxer.


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