Punch Out!! Receives an 8.5 from Nintendo Power

So the first review for punch out has arrived from Nintendo Power which gave it an 8.5 according to this Article. Its a good score and pretty much what I expected from Nintendo Power, they usually rate most nintendo games pretty high though so I'm interested in what other reviewers and sites give it, but so far its looking good.

so long as it has that cover of gloss that all nintendo games get then I will be happy.

Maybe I will buy this game, although I live in NZ so like buying games; for Wii especially is like so hard, omg like whatever, pillow fight.

I can type without out looking heeeee.

Given that I'm definitely gonna be getting this game, the only score I care about at this point is the one I give it. :P

they usually rate most nintendo games pretty high though Gohansephiroth

Well that's a pretty good score and good news to me since Punch out!!! might just become the first Wii title I buy since SSB came out. Lets wait and see what the sites rate it.

I really don't care about ANY review from this game cause is a remake and I actually used to love the NES one when I was a child :)

but is really good too see such a score to this instant classic

[QUOTE="Gohansephiroth"] they usually rate most nintendo games pretty high though jmangafan

I agree with this, NP used to rate Nintendo games higher than usual but nowadays they are unbiased which is real great.

so long as it has that cover of gloss that all nintendo games get then I will be happy.

Maybe I will buy this game, although I live in NZ so like buying games; for Wii especially is like so hard, omg like whatever, pillow fight.

I can type without out looking heeeee.

Master_Bland

[QUOTE="Gohansephiroth"] they usually rate most nintendo games pretty high though jmangafan

Just out of curiosity, why do people dislike Edge so much? I see nothing but hate directed at the magazine, but Ive been buying it for a while now. In mag, they dont give games numbered ratings and I find I pretty much always agree with the written review. I like the format and the writing style too, and they always have pretty good content. What gives?

On topic, thats an awesome score. I hope it gets scores like that across the board but, to be honest, its not gonna stop me buying and playing it for a long long long time :P

About what I was expecting the game to get. I will buy it anyway so I am not really interested in review scores but it is always nice to see the average media opinion on the game.

Interesting, but I'd like to hear about the actual written review, primarily to see hints at the features in the game. Eh, it'll come eventually.

It could get mostly 6's from most reviewers and I'd still get it.

Given that I'm definitely gonna be getting this game, the only score I care about at this point is the one I give it. :P

GabuEx

It could get mostly 6's from most reviewers and I'd still get it.

ms-fable

[QUOTE="ms-fable"]

It could get mostly 6's from most reviewers and I'd still get it.

Cone_Zone

Quite honestly I thought they'd give it a higher score--I was expecting a 9. But an 8.5 is still good, and even if they gave the game a 2.0 I'd still buy it. I can't wait for this game.

Quite honestly I thought they'd give it a higher score--I was expecting a 9. But an 8.5 is still good, and even if they gave the game a 2.0 I'd still buy it. I can't wait for this game.

blankshore

yea same here, I would have bought it no matter what cause like other people have said its your opinion that matters in the end. But I put this score up to perhaps get those who were on the fence about the game a bit more interested since reviews and scores may give them an incentive to check the game out if they are gonna by it. Ill get the written review if I can.

Good news.

I never played the original, so I really don't understand why people want this game so badly.

It looks like a normal boxing game...

Good news.

I never played the original, so I really don't understand why people want this game so badly.

It looks like a normal boxing game ...

awssk8er716

Good news.

I never played the original, so I really don't understand why people want this game so badly.

It looks like a normal boxing game...

awssk8er716

[QUOTE="awssk8er716"]

Good news.

I never played the original, so I really don't understand why people want this game so badly.

It looks like a normal boxing game...

FFCYAN

Yes. Punch-Out is more of a strategy game, actually. Oh, and if you're going to be downloading Punch-Out off the VC (which you absolutly should), if you get Punch-Out featuring Mr. Dream make sure you're not playing it on an HD or Widescreen TV because there's a horrible controller lag problem with those.

Also, in case anyone's interested, you can read part of an interview with the developers of Punch-Out at nintendopower.com. It's pretty good.

good score, hope other reviewers give more than this

Just got my Nintendo Power in the mail! Here's what they had to say:

First of all, they had nothing but praise for the wonderful character animations, responsive controls, and the fact that it remains a hardcore gamer's game, despite its casual appeal. They also had screenshots of two new characters (well, old characters) Piston Honda and Great Tiger! They also applauded "Title Defense Mode" which is unlocked after you beat the game. It's basically the whole game all over again, except all the characters have new moves, and are therefore much more difficult. All the unlockables and challenges to complete in exhibition mode add a lot of replayability.

So why did it get marked down? For all the reasons you probably expected. They said they weren't quite sold on the Multiplayer, which is fun but not nearly as satisfying as the Single-Player modes. They also said that the balance-board controls aren't nearly responsive enough for the faster paced, more difficult fights. And, of course, there's only one new character, so although the fighters have different moves from the last time around it's all a bit familiar.

Seems fair enough for me. I personally didn't give a flying crap about the multiplayer (although I was hoping balance board controls would be better) and I'm perfectly fine with an old-school character roster. Can't wait!

Just got my Nintendo Power in the mail! Here's what they had to say:

First of all, they had nothing but praise for the wonderful character animations, responsive controls, and the fact that it remains a hardcore gamer's game, despite its casual appeal. They also had screenshots of two new characters (well, old characters) Piston Honda and Great Tiger! They also applauded "Title Defense Mode" which is unlocked after you beat the game. It's basically the whole game all over again, except all the characters have new moves, and are therefore much more difficult. All the unlockables and challenges to complete in exhibition mode add a lot of replayability.

So why did it get marked down? For all the reasons you probably expected. They said they weren't quite sold on the Multiplayer, which is fun but not nearly as satisfying as the Single-Player modes. They also said that the balance-board controls aren't nearly responsive enough for the faster paced, more difficult fights. And, of course, there's only one new character, so although the fighters have different moves from the last time around it's all a bit familiar.

Seems fair enough for me. I personally didn't give a flying crap about the multiplayer (although I was hoping balance board controls would be better) and I'm perfectly fine with an old-school character roster. Can't wait!

blankshore

that's great news man thank for the update, I had figured great tiger would be one of the characters they would decide not to put in but I'm glad hes back. I usually get my nintendo power pretty late for some reason maybe because I'm in california but either way I'm glad you let us in on this info.

[QUOTE="Gohansephiroth"] they usually rate most nintendo games pretty high though jmangafan

Given that I'm definitely gonna be getting this game, the only score I care about at this point is the one I give it. :P

i see it scoring 8.0 and above 4rm most websites and mags

I still think the Punch Out series is the best series of boxing games. With Punch Out Wii's NES controls, there's really no way to go wrong.

[QUOTE="FFCYAN"]

[QUOTE="awssk8er716"]

Good news.

I never played the original, so I really don't understand why people want this game so badly.

It looks like a normal boxing game...

blankshore

Yes. Punch-Out is more of a strategy game, actually. Oh, and if you're going to be downloading Punch-Out off the VC (which you absolutly should), if you get Punch-Out featuring Mr. Dream make sure you're not playing it on an HD or Widescreen TV because there's a horrible controller lag problem with those.

Also, in case anyone's interested, you can read part of an interview with the developers of Punch-Out at nintendopower.com. It's pretty good.