Punch Out: Official Website, full disco kid fight, and short tutorial video

Heres a few videos you may or may not have seen, one shows the entire fight with disco kid (the person playing is not very good though), and the other is a short clip from the games tutorial. For those who haven't seen check em out

Disco Kid Fight

Punch Out Tutorial

Punch Out Official Website

Heres a few videos you may or may not have seen, one shows the entire fight with disco kid (the person playing is not very good though), and the other is a short clip from the games tutorial. For those who haven't seen check em out

Disco Kid Fight

Punch Out Tutorial

Gohansephiroth

Man, I can't believe there was a time I wasn't interested in this game. Every time I see a new movie now I just get more stoked for how awesome it's looking. :P

The characters seem to really be, well, characters, which I love.

Yea I agree Gabu, the characters have great animations that totally bring them to life like never before and im surprised how well Next level games has handled this game. And yea SMR-Venom my sig is pretty cool, i figured it was time for a change anyway.

I must admit i was not very interested in this game and was considering a different boxing game but this game keeps getting more interesting. I believe this will be my next purchase after LKS. It looks like a very good game and i can't wait to play it.

Yea I agree Gabu, the characters have great animations that totally bring them to life like never before and im surprised how well Next level games has handled this game.

Gohansephiroth

Yeah, definitely - although I did get Mario Strikers Charged (another Next Level Games production) and that one was done really well, too, so I'm not totally surprised. They seem like a really high-quality developer.

I love Disco Kid's expressions, though:

"Here it comes!"

"Oh no!"

"Ow."

EDIT: Also, did anyone else catch Glass Joe's reaction to the Star Punch in the tutorial? That made me quite literally LOL. I love it!

I'm consistantly blown away by the animations here, its got a Disney quality smootheness to it.

This is just an impressive looking game. And I don't have to specify "for the Wii". The game just looks amazing. And the animations are the best I've seen since Wind Waker.

Oh and assuming the fights get gradually more difficult, this is going to be one hard game!

GOD!!!! I hate finding news/clips about games I want, and being at work. Forsome reason it always seems that the sites are blocked! (is it YouTube?)

This game does look sweet. I keep telling everyone at work/all my friends about it. I wonder if Mr. Dream is still the final boss???

I hated him in the original

GOD!!!! I hate finding news/clips about games I want, and being at work. Forsome reason it always seems that the sites are blocked! (is it YouTube?)

This game does look sweet. I keep telling everyone at work/all my friends about it. I wonder if Mr. Dream is still the final boss???

I hated him in the original

danger_ranger95

Yes it is youtube just hover your mouse over the link.

The animation work in this game is fantastic.

In the Disco Kid fight video you can hear the classic "mario going down a pipe" sound effect at 3:24 (on the dot). Pretty nifty.

Also, speaking of sound, the soundtrack in this game is shaping up to be EPIC!

THAT is what everyone is getting excited about?????? O.o

It looks beautiful, but wow. I'll stick with Wii Boxing.

THAT is what everyone is getting excited about?????? O.o

It looks beautiful, but wow. I'll stick with Wii Boxing.

TaMuK711

I updated the links with the official Website link since it just launched if you guys wanna check it out.

[QUOTE="TaMuK711"]

THAT is what everyone is getting excited about?????? O.o

It looks beautiful, but wow. I'll stick with Wii Boxing.

snipe12388

Nothing about the person playing bothers me. From what I have seen and read, all of the boxers telegraph what they are going to do.. I prefer the straight up brawl of Wii boxing where I'm actually relying on good reflexes, finding openings, and countering than just looking for tells to certain moves...

The art style is amazing, but from what I've seen, the characters you fight are annoyingly obnoxious to the point that I only wanted to play so I could make sure they didnt get up:-/ Striking a pose and giving the opponent a chance to knock the crap out of you? Seriously? I cringed a couple of times o.o

I like that this game will have title mode and all that, Wii Boxing could definitly use a helping of depth. As for the actual fighting, I am baffled at the hype this game is getting.

[QUOTE="snipe12388"][QUOTE="TaMuK711"]

THAT is what everyone is getting excited about?????? O.o

It looks beautiful, but wow. I'll stick with Wii Boxing.

Nothing about the person playing bothers me. From what I have seen and read, all of the boxers telegraph what they are going to do.. I prefer the straight up brawl of Wii boxing where I'm actually relying on good reflexes, finding openings, and countering than just looking for tells to certain moves...

The art style is amazing, but from what I've seen, the characters you fight are annoyingly obnoxious to the point that I only wanted to play so I could make sure they didnt get up:-/ Striking a pose and giving the opponent a chance to knock the crap out of you? Seriously? I cringed a couple of times o.o

I like that this game will have title mode and all that, Wii Boxing could definitly use a helping of depth. As for the actual fighting, I am baffled at the hype this game is getting.

Nothing about the person playing bothers me. From what I have seen and read, all of the boxers telegraph what they are going to do.. I prefer the straight up brawl of Wii boxing where I'm actually relying on good reflexes, finding openings, and countering than just looking for tells to certain moves...

The art style is amazing, but from what I've seen, the characters you fight are annoyingly obnoxious to the point that I only wanted to play so I could make sure they didnt get up:-/ Striking a pose and giving the opponent a chance to knock the crap out of you? Seriously? I cringed a couple of times o.o

I like that this game will have title mode and all that, Wii Boxing could definitly use a helping of depth. As for the actual fighting, I am baffled at the hype this game is getting.

TaMuK711

Well, it's not really a straight boxing game, per se. In its outward appearance, it is, but it's more sort of some sort of weird boxing-puzzle hybrid. It requires good reflexes, but it also requires figuring out your opponent and learning how to counter whatever he does. People expecting a straight boxing game are bound to be disappointed, because that's never been its point - never was even in the NES version. Those hyping this are under no impression that they're getting a standard boxing game.

[QUOTE="TaMuK711"]

Nothing about the person playing bothers me. From what I have seen and read, all of the boxers telegraph what they are going to do.. I prefer the straight up brawl of Wii boxing where I'm actually relying on good reflexes, finding openings, and countering than just looking for tells to certain moves...

The art style is amazing, but from what I've seen, the characters you fight are annoyingly obnoxious to the point that I only wanted to play so I could make sure they didnt get up:-/ Striking a pose and giving the opponent a chance to knock the crap out of you? Seriously? I cringed a couple of times o.o

I like that this game will have title mode and all that, Wii Boxing could definitly use a helping of depth. As for the actual fighting, I am baffled at the hype this game is getting.

GabuEx

Well, it's not really a straight boxing game, per se. In its outward appearance, it is, but it's more sort of some sort of weird boxing-puzzle hybrid. It requires good reflexes, but it also requires figuring out your opponent and learning how to counter whatever he does. People expecting a straight boxing game are bound to be disappointed, because that's never been its point - never was even in the NES version. Those hyping this are under no impression that they're getting a standard boxing game.

Eh, guess that is my failing then. I never really took the NES version as a straight boxing experience because I can't take anything using buttons(older games/analog sticks(newer games)seriously as a representation of boxing,but Punch-Out did a good job of making it fun. Guess I was just hoping for a more polished Wii Boxing experience with some depth to it, now that the technology is here to replicate boxing beyond what button mashing can do:(

Also... amg mod! *Hides from ban hammer*

[QUOTE="GabuEx"]

[QUOTE="TaMuK711"]

Nothing about the person playing bothers me. From what I have seen and read, all of the boxers telegraph what they are going to do.. I prefer the straight up brawl of Wii boxing where I'm actually relying on good reflexes, finding openings, and countering than just looking for tells to certain moves...

The art style is amazing, but from what I've seen, the characters you fight are annoyingly obnoxious to the point that I only wanted to play so I could make sure they didnt get up:-/ Striking a pose and giving the opponent a chance to knock the crap out of you? Seriously? I cringed a couple of times o.o

I like that this game will have title mode and all that, Wii Boxing could definitly use a helping of depth. As for the actual fighting, I am baffled at the hype this game is getting.

Well, it's not really a straight boxing game, per se. In its outward appearance, it is, but it's more sort of some sort of weird boxing-puzzle hybrid. It requires good reflexes, but it also requires figuring out your opponent and learning how to counter whatever he does. People expecting a straight boxing game are bound to be disappointed, because that's never been its point - never was even in the NES version. Those hyping this are under no impression that they're getting a standard boxing game.

Eh, guess that is my failing then. I never really took the NES version as a straight boxing experience because I can't take anything using analog sticks seriously as a representation of boxing, and Punch-Out did a good job of making it fun. Guess I was just hoping for a more polished Wii Boxing experience with some depth to it, now that the technology is here to replicate boxing :(

Eh, guess that is my failing then. I never really took the NES version as a straight boxing experience because I can't take anything using buttons(older games/analog sticks(newer games)seriously as a representation of boxing,but Punch-Out did a good job of making it fun. Guess I was just hoping for a more polished Wii Boxing experience with some depth to it, now that the technology is here to replicate boxing beyond what button mashing can do:(

TaMuK711

Well, if they made it like Wii Boxing, then it basically wouldn't be Punch-Out!!, that's the thing. It's supposed to be a fun game that basically uses boxing as a premise, not a real boxing game.

[QUOTE="TaMuK711"]

Eh, guess that is my failing then. I never really took the NES version as a straight boxing experience because I can't take anything using buttons(older games/analog sticks(newer games)seriously as a representation of boxing,but Punch-Out did a good job of making it fun. Guess I was just hoping for a more polished Wii Boxing experience with some depth to it, now that the technology is here to replicate boxing beyond what button mashing can do:(

GabuEx

Well, if they made it like Wii Boxing, then it basically wouldn't be Punch-Out!!, that's the thing. It's supposed to be a fun game that basically uses boxing as a premise, not a real boxing game.

Guess I should start hounding EA for a Fight Night Wii then eh? *drools*

Guess I should start hounding EA for a Fight Night Wii then eh? *drools*

TaMuK711

Guess you should. :P

[QUOTE="GabuEx"]

[QUOTE="TaMuK711"]

Eh, guess that is my failing then. I never really took the NES version as a straight boxing experience because I can't take anything using buttons(older games/analog sticks(newer games)seriously as a representation of boxing,but Punch-Out did a good job of making it fun. Guess I was just hoping for a more polished Wii Boxing experience with some depth to it, now that the technology is here to replicate boxing beyond what button mashing can do:(

TaMuK711

Well, if they made it like Wii Boxing, then it basically wouldn't be Punch-Out!!, that's the thing. It's supposed to be a fun game that basically uses boxing as a premise, not a real boxing game.

Guess I should start hounding EA for a Fight Night Wii then eh? *drools*

wow pay $50 for a 20 yr old game wit a new coat of paint? lame-snorlax-

[QUOTE="GabuEx"]

[QUOTE="TaMuK711"]

Eh, guess that is my failing then. I never really took the NES version as a straight boxing experience because I can't take anything using buttons(older games/analog sticks(newer games)seriously as a representation of boxing,but Punch-Out did a good job of making it fun. Guess I was just hoping for a more polished Wii Boxing experience with some depth to it, now that the technology is here to replicate boxing beyond what button mashing can do:(

Well, if they made it like Wii Boxing, then it basically wouldn't be Punch-Out!!, that's the thing. It's supposed to be a fun game that basically uses boxing as a premise, not a real boxing game.

Guess I should start hounding EA for a Fight Night Wii then eh? *drools*

[QUOTE="-snorlax-"]wow pay $50 for a 20 yr old game wit a new coat of paint? lamejmangafan

I take it you avoided Mario Galaxy because it's Mario 3 with "a new coat of paint" too, snorlax.evildevil97

[QUOTE="evildevil97"]I take it you avoided Mario Galaxy because it's Mario 3 with "a new coat of paint" too, snorlax.-snorlax-

[QUOTE="jmangafan"][QUOTE="-snorlax-"]wow pay $50 for a 20 yr old game wit a new coat of paint? lame-snorlax-

You want something new yet you suggest in another topic that you want another re-release of marvel vs capcom 2? The Irony. Its Unfortunate that punch out seems to get singled out by people who are un-informed and judge it unfairly since people assume its the same game with a bit of an update when its not. Nintendo has always had great IP's and many have had more entries in their series than punch out so i don't see why a new one is bad since its been since its been like 15 years since the last one.

the Wii game of the year, as far as I'm concerned! I've already decided that, from this point out, I'm not looking any further into the game. I don't want to know who else is in it, aside from those already shown. I want some element of surprise when I unwrap this game on the 19th!!!punchoutguy81

You and I are not so different. As far as the games that are confirmed for this year are concerned this looks like the best by far. I have also learned from my mistake with the Smash Dojo and Brawl not to spoil a game before buying it. I adore Super Punch Out!!

[QUOTE="-snorlax-"][QUOTE="jmangafan"] Oh ho? What have we here. I'm guessing you're complaining because you can, and haven't looked into the game at all.Gohansephiroth

You want something new yet you suggest in another topic that you want another re-release of marvel vs capcom 2? The Irony. Its Unfortunate that punch out seems to get singled out by people who are un-informed and judge it unfairly since people assume its the same game with a bit of an update when its not. Nintendo has always had great IP's and many have had more entries in their series than punch out so i don't see why a new one is bad since its been since its been like 15 years since the last one.

[QUOTE="Gohansephiroth"]

[QUOTE="-snorlax-"] itz the same thing as the one in 1987 just new bellz and whistles. way to innovate ninty. would a new ip be too hard to ask?-snorlax-

You want something new yet you suggest in another topic that you want another re-release of marvel vs capcom 2? The Irony. Its Unfortunate that punch out seems to get singled out by people who are un-informed and judge it unfairly since people assume its the same game with a bit of an update when its not. Nintendo has always had great IP's and many have had more entries in their series than punch out so i don't see why a new one is bad since its been since its been like 15 years since the last one.

lol, people are still feeding the fakeboy?

Okay. There seems to be a few ingorant people here who are hating on the game because they don't really know what the game is about. So, if you're wondering why there's so much hype for this game, here's what you need to know:

Punch-Out!! is nota boxing game. Well, that is to say that it's not your typical boxing experience. The developers of the game described it as a puzzle-boxing hybrid. At first its as simple as studying your oponent, figuring out his "tell" and then dodging/and-or counter attacking. Now, at first this is really simple. Disco Kid is only the third fight in the game (which is why it looks so darn simple). However Punch-Out is known for being brutally difficult. Believe me, there are some fights that will make you want to break the television. So, it's not really as simple as figuring out your opponent's tell. Because later on it's covered up by an onslaught of difficult attacks, and sometimes they'll have multiple tells and you'll have to counter attack each one differently. Also--somebody here described Punch-Out as a "button masher". That couldn't be farther from the truth. Mashing buttons in this game will get you KO'd in a hot second. As Doc Luis would say: "It's not about brawling, it's about finesse".

So the main reason people are excited for this game isn't that it's going to offer a nostalgic kick--it's that Punch-Out!! is about as hardcore as it gets. Punch-Out is a game of skill, and while the graphical style may attract the casual crowd, this is aimed at the hardcore audience.

And just so you know, these aren't the crazy ramblings of a delusional fanboy who grew up playing the game back in the '80s. I just discovered the game less than a year ago on the Virtual Console. And the game just clicked with me. So this, to me, proves that the game's formula are perfectly relevant for the current generation of gamers. It worked for me.

Okay. There seems to be a few ingorant people here who are hating on the game because they don't really know what the game is about. So, if you're wondering why there's so much hype for this game, here's what you need to know:

Punch-Out!! is nota boxing game. Well, that is to say that it's not your typical boxing experience. The developers of the game described it as a puzzle-boxing hybrid. At first its as simple as studying your oponent, figuring out his "tell" and then dodging/and-or counter attacking. Now, at first this is really simple. Disco Kid is only the third fight in the game (which is why it looks so darn simple). However Punch-Out is known for being brutally difficult. Believe me, there are some fights that will make you want to break the television. So, it's not really as simple as figuring out your opponent's tell. Because later on it's covered up by an onslaught of difficult attacks, and sometimes they'll have multiple tells and you'll have to counter attack each one differently. Also--somebody here described Punch-Out as a "button masher". That couldn't be farther from the truth. Mashing buttons in this game will get you KO'd in a hot second. As Doc Luis would say: "It's not about brawling, it's about finesse".

So the main reason people are excited for this game isn't that it's going to offer a nostalgic kick--it's that Punch-Out!! is about as hardcore as it gets. Punch-Out is a game of skill, and while the graphical style may attract the casual crowd, this is aimed at the hardcore audience.

And just so you know, these aren't the crazy ramblings of a delusional fanboy who grew up playing the game back in the '80s. I just discovered the game less than a year ago on the Virtual Console. And the game just clicked with me. So this, to me, proves that the game's formula are perfectly relevant for the current generation of gamers. It worked for me.

blankshore

well said

Website has a cool design. Also, I love the music.SMR-Venom

I agree its a great remix of the classic main theme, and here's a link to the song for anybody who hasn't heard it yet

Punch Out!! Main Theme

Lol I love glass joe's expression right before he gets hit by the star punch in the tutorial :lol:

Lol I love glass joe's expression right before he gets hit by the star punch in the tutorial :lol:

CcJj09

"OH NOOOooo ahhhhhh!"

Yeah, I loved that. :P

Oh hey guys, I just noticed: if you go to the official website and click on the stats on the right, you can see a quick video of the boxer in action. I imagine there's gonna be a lot of fan translations going around, considering there's no subtitles provided. :P

I don't know German so I ain't got a clue for Von Kaiser, but I believe that Glass Joe says as his entrance, "Bonjour, bonjour, je suis Glass Joe" ("Hello, hello, I am Glass Joe"), and then I think while sitting down he says, "Le même faut mal; le grande boxe centre serai" (very loosely, "I'm always beaten badly, but the world of boxing goes on" - literally, "the same fails badly; the great boxing center will be").

Kinda depressing, really. :P

Oh hey guys, I just noticed: if you go to the official website and click on the stats on the right, you can see a quick video of the boxer in action. I imagine there's gonna be a lot of fan translations going around, considering there's no subtitles provided. :P

I don't know German so I ain't got a clue for Von Kaiser, but I believe that Glass Joe says as his entrance, "Bonjour, bonjour, je suis Glass Joe" ("Hello, hello, I am Glass Joe"), and then I think while sitting down he says, "Le même faut mal; le grande boxe centre serai" (very loosely, "I'm always beaten badly, but the world of boxing goes on" - literally, "the same fails badly; the great boxing center will be").

Kinda depressing, really. :P

GabuEx

thanks for the translation GabuEx, and lol yea it is a bit depressing for glass joe to say but he still keeps on trying so he isn'tgiving up yet.