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The Official Punch-Out!! Thread of Reliving Our Childhoods
- Thread starter Wii Will Rock U
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http://us.wii.com/iwata_asks/punchout/vol1_page1.jsp
Iwata Asks: Punch-Out!!
Miyamoto, Tanabe, Wada and Takeda talk all things Punch-Out!! Takeda is the father of Punch-Out!! and Wada did the NES and SNES versions under Takeda's guidence.
Iwata Asks: Punch-Out!!
Miyamoto, Tanabe, Wada and Takeda talk all things Punch-Out!! Takeda is the father of Punch-Out!! and Wada did the NES and SNES versions under Takeda's guidence.
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
The funny thing is that this time they were more important the canadian directors of the game, and all their team than the japanese team.
Why the fuck there is not the director of Punch-Out!! and the director of Next level in the interview just amazes me (in the bad way).
I know they are talking about the whole saga, but it was NL who bring it to live again, not them.
For shame Nintendo, for shame.
EDIT:
OMG FUCKING WAT
All the people thought it was the jumping timing, and today we discover, after 22 years, that a flash of light in the audience tells you when to hit Bald Bull. OMG!
Why the fuck there is not the director of Punch-Out!! and the director of Next level in the interview just amazes me (in the bad way).
I know they are talking about the whole saga, but it was NL who bring it to live again, not them.
For shame Nintendo, for shame.
EDIT:
OMG FUCKING WAT
All the people thought it was the jumping timing, and today we discover, after 22 years, that a flash of light in the audience tells you when to hit Bald Bull. OMG!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ7t2UxRD-E#t=1m24s
you can barely notice the camera let alone that it flashes!
you can barely notice the camera let alone that it flashes!
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
I just picked a copy up last night and was wondering if I have to disconnect the Wii Motion + every time I want to play Punch-Out.
permutated
Banned
Borrowed this from a friend...not really liking it too much.
Two boxers away from World Circuit completion...after only playing for about 2 hours. I was a big fan of the SNES Punchout and the original...this feels like they rushed it.
Two boxers away from World Circuit completion...after only playing for about 2 hours. I was a big fan of the SNES Punchout and the original...this feels like they rushed it.
KilgoreTrout
Banned
Gamefly'd this recently, and I've been really enjoying it. Don't know why I doubted it.
I should've bought it when it first came out. Maybe I'll just go buy it when I get my new job.
I should've bought it when it first came out. Maybe I'll just go buy it when I get my new job.
OmniAvenger
Member
Pimping my own article but this is the right thread to post it to. I conducted an extensive post mortem interview with Next Level Games about Punch-Out!! It's three pages long so I won't paste the whole thing here but here's a snippet:
Check the entire interview here.
The speed and reaction time necessary to defeat most of the boxers is very fast. Is the Wiimote/Nunchuk motion-control combo a viable option? What if its coupled with the balance board? Is anyone in the office really good enough to use both methods and beat the upper tier opponents? Even playing with just the Wiimote, I was routinely late with punches and had my timing completely messed up.
Bryce Holliday, Gameplay Lead: Just like using the wheel in Mario Kart it offers a different way of playing. I love the satisfaction of standing up, mimicking Mac's movements and landing the knockout blow. The balance board, motion controls and classic controls schemes are all viable, but they require the user to think differently in each situation. Our legs are not as dexterous as our thumbs therefore you need to look for the Boss' tell a little earlier. It's probably hard to retrain mid-fight or mid-career, but on your next time through the game you should try a different control option.
Bryce Holliday, Gameplay Lead: Just like using the wheel in Mario Kart it offers a different way of playing. I love the satisfaction of standing up, mimicking Mac's movements and landing the knockout blow. The balance board, motion controls and classic controls schemes are all viable, but they require the user to think differently in each situation. Our legs are not as dexterous as our thumbs therefore you need to look for the Boss' tell a little earlier. It's probably hard to retrain mid-fight or mid-career, but on your next time through the game you should try a different control option.
Check the entire interview here.
tetrisgrammaton
Member
decided to auction mine off_ thought it was a decent game, but not as good as the original_ some reason i have no desire to ever go back to it
you guys know what to do
http://www.gamespot.com/greatest-video-game-hero/vote/index.html?battle_id=35
http://www.gamespot.com/greatest-video-game-hero/vote/index.html?battle_id=35
NintendosBooger
Member
I'm almost done with the World Circuit, and I just can't seem to muster up the will to keep playing. I don't know if it's because I'm tired of having to memorize and anticipate new set of attacks every time I challenge a new fighter or what, but unless things, I'm just going to retire after winning this belt.
KittenMaster
Member
Cool to see this thread bumped. I eventually beat every boxer the other day. Title Defense eventually got easier as you got "used to it".
metsallica
Member
I doubt this is the right place for this, but was anyone else disappointed by how easy Doc Louis was?
NintendosBooger
Member
Made it to title defense last night, and am currently on Disco Kid.
The guys are definitely tougher this time around, and I've learned to use the practice/exhibition feature before entering each fight (I didn't take advantage of this before and, as a result, my record is all sorts of fucked up right now).
I hope to be finished with this circuit tonight, and the entire game before the end of this weekend.
The guys are definitely tougher this time around, and I've learned to use the practice/exhibition feature before entering each fight (I didn't take advantage of this before and, as a result, my record is all sorts of fucked up right now).
I hope to be finished with this circuit tonight, and the entire game before the end of this weekend.
NintendosBooger
Member
Bald Bull (contender) is a cheap son of a bitch.
I got the punch to the gut thing down, but besides that and waiting for his taunt, is there any way to get stars from this asshole?
I got the punch to the gut thing down, but besides that and waiting for his taunt, is there any way to get stars from this asshole?
Yeah, you can delay your follow up punches after he does his punch where he rolls his fists around before throwing it...I think it's his 3rd / 4th punch patterns he throws. Throw your second punch ever so delayed to score a star punch. I just beat this guy on contender today (actually tko'd him in the first round) but it probably took a good couple of hours to get him down. There are a few good you tube videos. Good luck!
NintendosBooger
Member
zalemale said:
Just beat the game last night. After spending hours to beat bald bull, it was pretty refreshing to once again go against boxers that could be knocked out normally.
Epic fight with Sandman (took me hours to beat him, too), and an even more epic end to the inspiring story and legacy of Little Mac. The final movie was touching and wistful.
Awesome game.
Mockingbird
Member
I finally got around to this game. Beat contender and am now on Title Defense. Man, even Glass Joe was a pain in the ass! Unlocking all the audio in exhibition is not easy either! I did it for everyone up to and including aaron riley already though. This game is tough!
Little Green Yoda
Member
Really, really late to the party but I just picked this up since it's cheap (Nintendo Selects) and TRU had that 2 for $30 deal. First PO game and loving it so far, playing the Career mode. Figured the game should last me a good 15 hours or so depending on how long it takes me to learn the patterns and how much harder TD is compared to the first go-around.
Then I discovered Challenge mode.
Some of these are going to be a pain to get but it looks like there's a lot more secret stuff hidden in these fights than I previously imagined. One punch knockdowns? Upwards of 6 openings for earning a star in a single fight? Crazy stuff.
Then I discovered Challenge mode.
Some of these are going to be a pain to get but it looks like there's a lot more secret stuff hidden in these fights than I previously imagined. One punch knockdowns? Upwards of 6 openings for earning a star in a single fight? Crazy stuff.Little Green Yoda
Member
Currently stuck on Soda fracking Popinski. I'm guessing the trick is to memorize when he hooks and when he uppercuts? Because I can't react to his moves quickly enough.
Can't even imagine how much tougher this guy will be during Title Defense. -_-;
Can't even imagine how much tougher this guy will be during Title Defense. -_-;
Sir Ilpalazzo
Member
He always throws punches in groups of two, at least, and I think he always alternates between uppercuts and hooks (so for example, he might do something like two hooks -> two uppercuts -> two hooks from the other side).
That's probably not exactly right, but I remember his pattern being something like that.
That's probably not exactly right, but I remember his pattern being something like that.
Little Green Yoda
Member
Got it, thanks! Just seems crazy that you pretty much have to anticipate what he's going to do instead of reacting to some kind of tell. Or maybe there is one but the window is smaller than my TV's latency?
Just got past Bald Bull after figuring out how to counter that rush attack. After reading the Iwata Asks on this game, I kept trying to look at the flashes in the crowd lol. Is there any significance to Bald Bull's stagger after body punching him when he's dizzy?
Little Green Yoda
Member
Sandman...was a pain in the ass to fight. Took me well over 10 tries to down him and his tricky triple uppercut. I think I stumbled upon an infinite combo during one of my attempts. Is it just a matter of rhythm/timing to keep your chain of punches going on him?
On to TD Glass Joe who I've heard so much about!
On to TD Glass Joe who I've heard so much about!
Just buy Super Smash Bros for Wii U, For Glory is basically Punch-Out at this point.
metsallica
Member
For a real answer, you can't control any Wii [mode] games with the Gamepad. You can use it as a screen, but that's it. When you're playing Wii games on Wii U, the system effectively becomes a Wii, so think of it essentially predating the Wii U while in that mode.
JumpJeff84
Member
Is this game hard to find nowadays? I'd like to pick it up
metsallica
Member
Shouldn't be. It was a Nintendo Selects title so I'd doubt you'd need to pay more than $20 for it.