OT: Little Mac is back!!!!!!!!! Punch-out for Wii coming soon

[Bronty]

check it out!

 

[arexcrooke]

[Bronty]

 

:sumo:

[Turtle]

After years of playing this Punch-Out on the NES growing up, I FINALLY got around to beating it by TKO'ing Mr. Dream my freshman year of college. The same year, I also beat Ninja Gaiden for the first time after sinking countless hours of my youth into it. College is great for the focus, I suppose.

 

I wonder if they'll tone the difficulty down on this one.

[Bronty]

I still need to beat tyson/dream one of these days.

 

As for the difficulty, I don't think so, and hope not. Part of the charm of the old game was that the opening opponents were ridiculously easy and the last opponents ridiculously hard.

 

Super Punch-out I found easier than Punch-out, but just as fun, and just as many cultural stereotypes

[Mac Man]

Little Mac is back? Mac never left daddy-o!

 

[Bronty]

heheheeh well said

[CAP Freak]

YES!

[Bronty]

post your favorite punchout pics

 

nes cover, tyson screen, little mac

[Bronty]

super punchout cover, load screen, and Cdn lumberjack character (forget the name) EDIT: Bear Hugger

 

[maryj0w]

Okay this is wierd, but I actaully fit in to this thread!

I love the Wii, and still play my NES! TKO!

 

 

[Bronty]

:banana:

 

:grin:

 

two weeks to go til TKO's maryj!! I am pumped!!

 

I'm hoping soda is in the game... I hope there are more classic lines too.. like Soda's "I can't drive (drunk) so I am gonna walk all over you!!"

[COI]

What I can't figure out is why they only added 2 new boxers to this. I understand why Tyson couldn't be in it (EA owns the rights) but there's absolutely no reason why they couldn't come up with more fighters.

 

This looks like fun, and I'm tempted to get a Wii for it (and a couple other games), but it's going to be super light on content. It's a cash in, much like everything else Nintendo is doing these days.

 

Sorry Dan, don't mean to pee in your cheerios. I was excited for it, but from what I can tell thus far, I think a lot of people are going to be let down. I really hope I'm wrong.

[Bronty]

I was thinking my cheerios tasted a little salty

 

So what would make it work for you? Little mac carries a gun and mows down the fighters in first person perspective?

 

Seriously, I haven't read any reviews or anything, but if there is one thing nintendo's always been good at its making sure their big titles are quality content. Their games that are made from their self-owned properties rarely disappoint. Maybe this will be one of those but I can't see it??? What have you read to make you think differently.

[maryj0w]

I bet this version will kick azz on your arms. If it is anything like wii sports, etc. The puching will be a great work-out!

[Bronty]

Should be a lot of fun.

 

Reads pretty well to me!...

"With the release of Punch-Out!! rapidly approaching, new details are starting to emerge.

 

Beyond a shadow of a doubt, Punch-Out!! is the next big title from Nintendo. With its May release date fast approaching, new details are starting to emerge. With that, our friends at Nintendo Pad have compiled a list of noteworthy data that may appeal to you.

 

13 boxers to beat.

Boxers include: Glass Joe, Von Kaiser, Disco Kid, King Hippo, Bear Hugger, Don Flamenco.

Motion controls or classic control, and Balance Board compatible.

Head 2 head multi-player (Little Mac only).

Giga Mac in multi-player.

Giga Mac is activated through a “Giga” gauge next to your health bar, dodge and land punches to fill it.

Back story animations provide more information about the fighters.

Occasionally you will be rewarded a special animation with the last blow to your opponent resulting in a flashy finish.

Four modes: Career Mode, Exhibition Mode, Practice Mode, and Tutorial Mode.

Three challenges per boxer which if exacuted will reward you with unlockables

There will be a holographic boxer to practice on that never dies, which is there to learn patterns

Minor, Major, and World ranking organizations to compete in

A lot of unlockables including characters, ring environments, victory animations and music, among others

Will engage in training sessions

In Punch-Out!! when you are about to be knocked out occassionally the final punch will not knock you off your feet and you will be able to make a “come back”. This come back will also get the crowd on your side and is an additional gameplay element that may be small but will come in handy.

By completing a circuit, it changes Little Mac’s outfit (green, to blue, to etc…).

Use all three stars at once for a triple star spinning uppercut.

Ring size/venue changes from circuit to circuit.

Little Mac wears a helmet in the training session.

There will be specific challenges in Exhibition mode.

Camera zooms in as you beat up your opponent.

Pressing the minus button between rounds will regain health. This is allowed once per fight, you’ll see a visual confirmation of the button press when Doc Louis eats a chocolate bar.

Lose 100 times and earn the training helmet to make you invincible.

You can also tap 1 and 2 to regain health after being knocked down.

Depleted heart meter means you can’t punch.

Special mode unlocked after you beat the game.

Von Kaiser challenges:

 

Win the fight and land every punch thrown.

TKO Von Kaiser in under a minute.

KO Von Kaiser with only 5 punches.

Glass Joe challenges:

 

Knock him down three times, but let him win by decision.

Find the one-punch knockout.

Win a fight without dodging/blocking/ducking

Besides all this, Toys R Us has released some new details regarding the game, including the Title Defense Mode.

 

One of the biggest names in boxing returns after a fifteen year hiatus. Grab your Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers and step back into the ring with Punch-Out!! for the Wii console. Little Mac is back! The ultimate underdog and the best of the Punch-Out!! cast come to life in a modern re-imagination of the series. Glass Joe, King Hippo, trainer Doc Louis and your favorite cast of boxing misfits return for another round of title bouts. See the these boxers come to life in glorious cell-shaded 3-D, complete with hilariously fighting animations and back stories that capture all the fun and flair of the original Punch-Out!! Games. Are you up to the challenge of their new attacks and strategies?

 

Power Little Mac through match after match of motion-controlled upper cuts, body blows and hooks. Throw your punches to help him throw his. The motion-sensing Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers turn your real-life swings into on-screen punches, making this Punch-Out!! game one anyone can play. Optional functionality with the Wii Balance Board accessory (sold with Wii Fit) adds in active play dodging and ducking.

 

The game can also be played with classic NES-style controls, offering both newcomers and purists multiple ways to play. All new modes, including first-ever Head-to-Head fighting in the Punch-Out!! series and a challenging new Title Defense mode.

 

An all new multiplayer mode lets you box head-to-head against a friend for the first time ever in the Punch-Out!! Series. And, once players guide Little Mac to the championship in the single player game, they must defend the title in challenge matches against Mac’s fallen foes, who return to the ring with all new tactics, having learned from their defeats."

[Bronty]

What I can't figure out is why they only added 2 new boxers to this. I understand why Tyson couldn't be in it (EA owns the rights) but there's absolutely no reason why they couldn't come up with more fighters.

 

I dunno Andrew I think that's overly critical for a game we haven't played yet. For a franchise that's been neglected for 15 years probably the best move, let's face it, is for this game to be a reboot of old games, and let it evolve with new fighters, etc. in sequels once you successfully reboot and get it back in people's recent memories.

[COI]

So what would make it work for you? Little mac carries a gun and mows down the fighters in first person perspective?

 

Don't forget that Punch Out is a childhood fave of mine too.

 

There are going to be 13 fighters total, with only one of them being new. That's LESS than Super Punch-Out had! On top of that, it isn't even going to have full motion controls like Wii boxing; it's going to be a combo of left/right movements and the analog stick.

 

I'm all for remakes, especially of a game like this, but if it's going to be a full-priced game. BRING IT! Otherwise, it's just a cash-in.

 

If it wasn't for the DS, a lot of gamers would completely write off Nintendo at this point. They have the top selling console and they got that way with inferior hardware, an abysmal game library, and by leaning on IPs that were made 20-25 years ago when they were actually innovative and truly moving the industry forward.

 

 

 

 

[TylerH]

I find the WII control in Boxing games to be pretty bad though...

 

This might have to be a "use the wiimote as a regular pad" type game...

 

I dunno.. Maybe its just me.. I actually trained with professional (kick)boxers, and I know how to block, jab, uppercut, etc...

 

So when I box my fiancee and she just punches randomly the whole time and beats me.. I dont like it.. ha

 

 

[COI]

I probably am being a little to critical, but I'm just really disappointed with Nintendo this generation. The Wii started strong but has pretty much become an industry joke over the last couple of years.