Man, it's been forever since I did a review, so let's take a look at my favorite NES game of all time, Punch-Out!! Specifically the one featuring Kid Dynamite himself, Mike Tyson! Albeit he doesn't bite your ear off, so I suppose that's a weak point right away...
Graphics: In my opinion, Punch-Out had the best graphics on the NES simply because they're so detailed, and even when there's just two frames, it looks outstanding! The graphics get a 10 for pushing the NES to its limits.
Sound: This is the big one, as I love the music in this game more than most music in any other game, and I have some really big favorites. The title theme itself gets you pumped, and it just gets better from there! The fight theme brings a lot of hype into the game, and really gets you into the fighting spirit, and the Knocked Down theme really displays a sense of urgency. And of course, no Punch-Out game would be complete without an appearance from the infamous Jogging scene! The Jogging Scene was famous for two reasons: It looked advanced for its time, and the music. The music was amazing, and it really got you pumped. I mean, how can you hate the song that rocked gamers at the time, and is still remembered today, being Little Mac's main theme in the new Super Smash Bros! Combine all these songs together, and you get one of the most amazing soundtracks any game offered! (And the Wii version made it better!) The sound gets a 10, without a doubt.
Addictiveness: Once you get into this game, it's very hard to get out of it. It gives you a great experience that you always come back to, just to see how fast you can knock down the chumps of the W.V.B.A! 9 out of 10 for bringing an amazing challenge to the audience!
Story: Now, the story of this game is really simple, but still had an impact on players. Now, Doc Louis was a former WVBA champion, but went into retirement after a long career. He then noticed new boxer Little Mac, and his determination to get to the top, and decided to coach the kid to become the new champion, and even take down Mike Tyson! From there, Doc and Mac became an unstoppable team, ready to fight! The story gets an 8, as it was simple, yet inspiring.
Depth: This game has a surprising amount of depth to it, even though it's a very simple concept. You will have to take a lot of time to take down the tougher boxers, so I'd say it takes a while to beat. 8 out of 10.
Difficulty: Ever heard of "NES Hard" or "Nintendo'd"? This game is one of the greatest examples of these phrases. The early boxers are ridiculously easy, such as Glass Joe and Von Kaiser. However, once you get to Great Tiger, you will have to try and fight to survive, and it will take a while. 7 out of 10.
Overall: I give this game a 10 out of 10, just due to how it revolutionized the gaming world at the time, and how it's still a great playable experience to this day. Now, play some Punch-Out, and remember to come out boxing! Man, it's been forever since I did a review, so let's take a look at my favorite NES game of all time, Punch-Out!! Specifically the one featuring Kid Dynamite himself, Mike Tyson! Albeit he doesn't bite your ear off, so I suppose that's a weak point right away...
Graphics: In my opinion, Punch-Out had the best graphics on the NES simply because they're so detailed, and even when there's just two frames, it looks outstanding! The graphics get a 10 for pushing the NES to its limits.
Sound: This is the big one, as I love the music in this game more than most music in any other game, and I have some really big favorites. The title theme itself gets you pumped, and it just gets better from there! The fight theme brings a lot of hype into the game, and really gets you into the fighting spirit, and the Knocked Down theme really displays a sense of urgency. And of course, no Punch-Out game would be complete without an appearance from the infamous Jogging scene! The Jogging Scene was famous for two reasons: It looked advanced for its time, and the music. The music was amazing, and it really got you pumped. I mean, how can you hate the song that rocked gamers at the time, and is still remembered today, being Little Mac's main theme in the new Super Smash Bros! Combine all these songs together, and you get one of the most amazing soundtracks any game offered! (And the Wii version made it better!) The sound gets a 10, without a doubt.
Addictiveness: Once you get into this game, it's very hard to get out of it. It gives you a great experience that you always come back to, just to see how fast you can knock down the chumps of the W.V.B.A! 9 out of 10 for bringing an amazing challenge to the audience!
Story: Now, the story of this game is really simple, but still had an impact on players. Now, Doc Louis was a former WVBA champion, but went into retirement after a long career. He then noticed new boxer Little Mac, and his determination to get to the top, and decided to coach the kid to become the new champion, and even take down Mike Tyson! From there, Doc and Mac became an unstoppable team, ready to fight! The story gets an 8, as it was simple, yet inspiring.
Depth: This game has a surprising amount of depth to it, even though it's a very simple concept. You will have to take a lot of time to take down the tougher boxers, so I'd say it takes a while to beat. 8 out of 10.
Difficulty: Ever heard of "NES Hard" or "Nintendo'd"? This game is one of the greatest examples of these phrases. The early boxers are ridiculously easy, such as Glass Joe and Von Kaiser. However, once you get to Great Tiger, you will have to try and fight to survive, and it will take a while. 7 out of 10.
Overall: I give this game a 10 out of 10, just due to how it revolutionized the gaming world at the time, and how it's still a great playable experience to this day. Now, play some Punch-Out, and remember to come out boxing! |