Super Punch-Out!! (SNES)
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| Developer | Nintendo IRD | |
| Publisher | Nintendo | |
| System | SNES Virtual Console | |
| Release Date | SNES US October 1994 EU January 26, 1995 JP March 1, 1998 Virtual Console EU/AU March 20, 2009 US March 30, 2009 JP July 07, 2009 | |
| Rating | E | |
Super Punch-Out!! is the Super Nintendo port of the game of the same name as well as a sequel to the NES game Punch-Out!!. It was only available through Nintendo Power in Japan.
Story
The player takes the role of a boxer (presumably Little Mac though it's not mentioned). The player works their way to the top to become the WVBA champion.
Gameplay
The player controls Little Mac, 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 SNES added characters that weren't in the arcade game, for a total of 16 opponents.
Legacy
Sequels
Punch-Out!! (Wii) came out 15 years after Super Punch-Out!!'s release.
Ports and Remakes
- Super Punch-Out!! was unlockable in the Gamecube version of Fight Night Round 2.
- Super Punch-Out!! has been released on the Wii's Virtual Console in 2009.