Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!
Box as Little Mac, dodge and counter opponents, manage the hearts needed to punch and save earned stars for uppercuts as you climb the circuits.
- AI score · out of 10
- 9.3 / 10
About this game
Little Mac enters a series of boxing matches with Doc Louis as his trainer. Victories advance him through the minor, major and world circuits. During a bout, you choose head or body punches, avoid incoming attacks and look for openings to counter. Hearts limit how long Mac can keep punching; when they run out, he must recover before attacking again. Earned stars enable uppercuts, while pass keys let you return to later circuits. This is the original Mike Tyson edition.
Collected in series
Punch-Out!! is Nintendo’s boxing series built around reading eccentric opponents and landing precisely timed counters. A change in expression or stance can reveal the opening you need, making each bout a mix of observation, rhythm and quick reactions.
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AI review
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For players who prefer reading openings to throwing punches without pause.
The heart supply gives indiscriminate punching a cost, while stars make stronger attacks a resource to consider. Players who enjoy reacting to opponents may find the counterattack focus appealing.
Strengths
- Defense creates a reason to wait before spending an attack opportunity.
Who it is for: Players interested in opponent observation, timing and resource-limited attacks.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Circuit advancement organizes the challenge as a sequence of matches. | Reviewed | 9.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Dodging and countering encourage attention to an opponent’s openings. | Reviewed | 9.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Doc’s between-round dialogue gives the boxing ladder a character-led frame. | Reviewed | 9.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Pass keys provide a documented way to resume at a later circuit. | Reviewed | 8.6 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
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Core information
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Release date
- 1987
- Platforms
- Famicom / NES
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Sports · Primary genre
- Tags
- 2D GraphicsSolo-friendlyBoss-heavyFast-pacedDodgeSports-based Play
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Third person
Release editions
- Famicom / NESWorldwide1987
Game gallery
Sources
- manuals.plusSource revision: 1
- manuals.plus