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|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
| − | |system=[[Super NES]], [[Virtual Console]], [[Wii U Virtual Console]] | + | |system=[[Super NES]], [[Virtual Console]] ([[Wii Virtual Console|Wii]], [[Wii U Virtual Console|Wii U]], [[3DS Virtual Console|New 3DS]]) |
| − | |release='''Super NES'''<br />US October 1994<br />EU January 26, 1995<br>JP March 1, 1998<br />'''Wii Virtual Console'''<br /> | + | |release='''Super NES'''<br />US October 1994<br />EU January 26, 1995<br>JP March 1, 1998<br />'''Wii Virtual Console'''<br />PAL March 20, 2009<br>US March 30, 2009<br />JP July 07, 2009<br />'''Wii U Virtual Console'''<br />US December 26, 2013<br />JP April 9, 2014<br />PAL June 12, 2014<br />'''3DS Virtual Console'''<br />PAL April 28, 2016<br />US May 5, 2016<br />JP November 21, 2016 |
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|rating=E | |rating=E | ||
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| − | '''Super Punch-Out!!''' is the Super NES's installment of the ''Punch-Out!!'' series. It acts as a counterpart to [[Super Punch-Out!! (Arcade)|the arcade game of the same name]] as well as a sequel to the [[NES]] game ''[[Punch-Out!! (NES)|Punch-Out!!]]''. It was initially only available through [[Nintendo Power]] in Japan. | + | '''Super Punch-Out!!''' is the Super NES's installment of the ''[[Portal: Punch-Out!!|Punch-Out!!]]'' series. It acts as a counterpart to [[Super Punch-Out!! (Arcade)|the arcade game of the same name]] as well as a sequel to the [[NES]] game ''[[Punch-Out!! (NES)|Punch-Out!!]]''. It was initially only available through [[Nintendo Power]] in Japan. |
| − | + | =Story= | |
The player takes the role of a boxer (possibly [[Little Mac]], but it is not clarified). The player works their way to the top to become the WVBA champion. | The player takes the role of a boxer (possibly [[Little Mac]], but it is not clarified). The player works their way to the top to become the WVBA champion. | ||
| − | + | =Gameplay= | |
The player controls an unspecified boxer with the ability to throw punches as well as dodge and guard. The player can choose between punching the head or the body during regular play. As they land hits without being hit themselves, their special meter builds up, letting them to unleash one of four super punches. As with the first game, each opponent has certain patterns and weak spots that can be exploited. Each match ends when one of the boxers can't get up or if a boxer gets knocked out three times in a single round. The player loses if the time runs out. | The player controls an unspecified boxer with the ability to throw punches as well as dodge and guard. The player can choose between punching the head or the body during regular play. As they land hits without being hit themselves, their special meter builds up, letting them to unleash one of four super punches. As with the first game, each opponent has certain patterns and weak spots that can be exploited. Each match ends when one of the boxers can't get up or if a boxer gets knocked out three times in a single round. The player loses if the time runs out. | ||
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''Super Punch-Out!!'' for the Super NES added a variety of characters who were not in the arcade game, for a total of 16 opponents. | ''Super Punch-Out!!'' for the Super NES added a variety of characters who were not in the arcade game, for a total of 16 opponents. | ||
| − | + | =Legacy= | |
| − | === | + | ===Ports and Remakes=== |
| − | + | *''Super Punch-Out!!'' was unlockable in the [[Gamecube]] version of ''Fight Night Round 2''. | |
| + | *''Super Punch-Out!!'' has been released for download through the [[Wii]]'s [[Wii Virtual Console|Virtual Console]] in 2009, the [[Wii U Virtual Console]] in 2014 and for the [[New 3DS]] through the [[3DS Virtual Console]] in 2016. | ||
| + | *In 2016, it was among the games included in the [[Super NES Classic Edition]], though it was left out of the Japanese release. | ||
| + | *In December 2019, it was added to the library of Super NES games that were made available to play on the [[Nintendo Switch]] for anyone subscribed to the [[Nintendo Switch Online]] service. This version included two player and online options. It was not made available for Japan until May 2020. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Sequels== |
| − | + | It was not until 15 years later that the series received a follow-up in the form of ''[[Punch-Out!! (Wii)|Punch-Out!!]]'' for the [[Nintendo Wii]]. | |
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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| Super Punch-Out | ||
| Developer | Nintendo IRD | |
| Publisher | Nintendo | |
| System | Super NES, Virtual Console (Wii, Wii U, New 3DS) | |
| Release Date | Super NES US October 1994 EU January 26, 1995 JP March 1, 1998 Wii Virtual Console PAL March 20, 2009 US March 30, 2009 JP July 07, 2009 Wii U Virtual Console US December 26, 2013 JP April 9, 2014 PAL June 12, 2014 3DS Virtual Console PAL April 28, 2016 US May 5, 2016 JP November 21, 2016 | |
| Rating | E | |
Super Punch-Out!! is the Super NES's installment of the Punch-Out!! series. It acts as a counterpart to the arcade game of the same name as well as a sequel to the NES game Punch-Out!!. It was initially only available through Nintendo Power in Japan.
Story[edit]
The player takes the role of a boxer (possibly Little Mac, but it is not clarified). The player works their way to the top to become the WVBA champion.
Gameplay[edit]
The player controls an unspecified boxer with the ability to throw punches as well as dodge and guard. The player can choose between punching the head or the body during regular play. As they land hits without being hit themselves, their special meter builds up, letting them to unleash one of four super punches. As with the first game, each opponent has certain patterns and weak spots that can be exploited. Each match ends when one of the boxers can't get up or if a boxer gets knocked out three times in a single round. The player loses if the time runs out.
Super Punch-Out!! for the Super NES added a variety of characters who were not in the arcade game, for a total of 16 opponents.
Legacy[edit]
Ports and Remakes[edit]
- Super Punch-Out!! was unlockable in the Gamecube version of Fight Night Round 2.
- Super Punch-Out!! has been released for download through the Wii's Virtual Console in 2009, the Wii U Virtual Console in 2014 and for the New 3DS through the 3DS Virtual Console in 2016.
- In 2016, it was among the games included in the Super NES Classic Edition, though it was left out of the Japanese release.
- In December 2019, it was added to the library of Super NES games that were made available to play on the Nintendo Switch for anyone subscribed to the Nintendo Switch Online service. This version included two player and online options. It was not made available for Japan until May 2020.
Sequels[edit]
It was not until 15 years later that the series received a follow-up in the form of Punch-Out!! for the Nintendo Wii.