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Quick Look: Punch-Out!!

In this corner, a pun about boxing.

Sit back and enjoy as the Giant Bomb team takes an unedited look at the latest video games.

May. 15 2009

Cast: Jeff, Ryan

Posted by: Drew

In This Episode:

Punch-Out!!

123 Comments

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Edited By kraznor

Hmmm, okay, I'll likely play this but I still can't decide whether this is great because its exactly like the original or really depressing that Nintendo can get away with making something EXACTLY like a twenty year old game. Looks pretty fun though...

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Edited By BlackPuma

Damn! this looks great! I will buy it!

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Edited By FuzzYLemoN

The art style is actually pretty charming, considering I have no attachment to the original Punch Out; but the gameplay looks so paper thin, I can't see myself ever buying it, as charming as it is. Mashing 1 & 2? Where's the fun in that? Can it even be called gameplay at all? I feel like picking dialogue options in Persona 4 is more in-depth than that. o_O

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Looks extremely repetitive :/

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Edited By Kou_Leifoh

I will get this.

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Edited By mattysen

wether this game is good or not depends on MR DREAM being the last boss

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I think I might buy this for my sister. Give her something to do besides study.

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Totally punch out TOTALLY party i'm glad they stuck to punch out, what else would you want.

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Looks awesome.

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I feel this game will be average but gets high review scores because of the nostalgia factor.

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FuzzYLemoN said:
The art style is actually pretty charming, considering I have no attachment to the original Punch Out; but the gameplay ... [more]
I know where you're coming from, but did you ever play the original punch-out? Because there's just something about that formula that's awesome.
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Edited By jimbo_n

I am probably getting this game now. But at some point I want the original version on the Punch-Out theme to play in all of its 8 bit glory. Its all nostalgia that will sell most copies of this game so..

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*yawn*

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Edited By caseylakes

I love the art style and the animation, but... If I had a Wii, I would probably not purchase it. And when Carlton Banks was mentioned, I totally saw it.

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The gameplay looks too simple, but I love the absolutely ridiculous art style of the game.

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Edited By InFamous91

I know its a great game, especially for the people who played the original
but for those like me, 17 yrs old and never played punch out b4
will i enjoy it and get into punch out as you guys????
(i ask this because after beating MADWorld, i need more games to play for the Wii)

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Edited By Jordan23

This looks very fun and Lil' Mac is a beast!

PS... Disco Kid is mad g@y.

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Looks like a day one purchase for me.

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Almost makes me want to pick up another wii. 

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Nostalgia through the roof!

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Hmm, the clock counts faster when they attack, and slower while you're attacking.

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There sure are some stereotypes in this game.

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I love these quick looks but can we please get some actual reviews????

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Edited By get2sammyb

Hmmm.

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I might have to pick this one up... Looks fun enough.

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@SpunkyHePanda said:
@Mattalorian: They did. There's Title Defense mode, which completely changes the way your opponents fight, giving them all new moves, ... [more]
I stand corrected. :P. Thanks for the info.
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Wow, looks pretty damn sweet.

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@joslop500: Haha, are you not capable of judging buyers interest by these? There's no such thing as a perfect video game for everyone. If you saw something in there that you want to play, go buy it. If not, then don't.

I prefer quick looks to reviews. They feel more informative to me as an individual.
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Edited By Light_Bahamut

So, why the heck is Von Kaiser 6 feet tall,stacked, and yet weighs 144 pounds?

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Ryan got owned!!

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Why is Von Kaiser saying Mommy?

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Edited By dsplayer1010

This will be my first Wii game in a while. But the versus doesn't look fun at all.

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@MagikGimp:

I think the 'mommy' is in reference to when Von Kaiser got stunned in the original version, and opened his mouth making 'voice noises':

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPoNm1WcVQM&NR=1 @ about 22 seconds in is what I'm referring to.
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That head to head looks bizarre, but the rest of it looks like good 'ol classic Punch-Out! And that is pretty awesome.

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Totally looks like Punch-Out. I'm in!

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von Kaiser is 6'0" and 144 lbs?  That's really skinny, especially for a boxer.  I think someone screwed up the conversion from kilos to pounds on that one.

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Voice acting in a Nintendo game.

The future is here, gentlemen.

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looks fantastic!

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I call for an endurance run! Because I will probably never play this myself :-\

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Jeff and Ryan freaking out that Doc is talking never gets old, and always makes me laugh.

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Buttered toast.  That's what I want to think about whilst boxing.

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I loved Mike Tyson's Punch-Out when it first came out...but that's because it was tough as fucking nails!!!  This game, on the other hand, looks like pure goddamn boredom-inducing dribble.  It makes me sad.

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Look really awesome!

I've never played the original Punch-Out!! games before, but this looks really promising.

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@jakob187: I seriously hope you aren't basing that statement on this quick look, where they fight the first three opponents in the game.

Also, Title Defense mode looks to make the game even harder than the original Punch-Out.
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@SpunkyHePanda: I'm absolutely basing that off the quick look...as that's the exact reason why the QLs even exist - to show us the game before we spend out money.  The entire time, all I saw was "stand still, then weave to the left or right, then insert face punches here until you get a KO or a TKO".  Sorry if I'm jumping the gun on my judgment, but three opponents in...I would've already put the controller away.  I'm more than willing to give the game a try, as it's fucking Punch-Out!  I'm just not as psyched as I could've been because what I've seen looks incredibly broken and tedious.  =  /

So here's to hoping I'm wrong...
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@jakob187: Exactly, it's fucking Punch-Out. That's why I'm confused by your statement. These first three opponents look no easier than the first three opponents in the original game. You could beat them by just dodging and counter-punching back then too. The fights get progressively more complex and tricky, and the fun is in learning the timing and strategies for each boxer. But you don't have to take my word for it, the game's been getting some pretty great reviews.

IGN - 8.8/10
1UP - A+
Nintendo Power - 8.5/10
Game Informer - 9/10
GameTrailers - 8.5/10

I didn't pick and choose those either, they're the only reviews I've seen so far.
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You know what?

I suddenly want to buy a Wii!

Damn this game is awesome.

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looks pretty cool. too bad i got rid of my wii :(

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@SpunkyHePanda:  Again, I'm hoping that I'm wrong, because I have fond memories of Punch-Out causing my thumbs to nearly bleed and fall off from the pain of playing hours on end!  I'm just saying that from what I've seen, it doesn't look like the strategies are TOO tough to figure out.  Bob and weave, then throw your punches.  Maybe I'm just spoiled by a more realistic game like Fight Night corrupting me over the years, but nonetheless, I'm trying to remain optimistic about this.

Unfortunately, the Quick Look looked boring.  Maybe if Jeff would be willing to show some of the later stuff so people can see the difficulty curve...I'd like that.
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Two things:  
1. Von Kaiser WAS in the original Punch Out!
2. To make things fly out of people, you need to build up 3 stars