One of the most fun boxing experiences I’ve ever had (including real world boxing) was playing Punch-Out!! at home on my Nintendo Wii.
Grab a Wii Remote controller in one hand and a Nunchuk controller in the other and step back into the ring with a modern update, more opponents, and the complete Wii experience of the classic Punch-Out!!
Players will find familiar names like Glass Joe, King Hippo and trainer Doc Louis. These boxers come to life again in cel-shaded 3-D, complete with hilarious fighting animations and back stories that capture all the fun and flair of the original Punch-Out!! games. The motion-sensitive controls of the Wii console mean that when players throw punches, Little Mac throws punches as well. Additionally, you can control hooks and jabs by combining motion control with control-stick movement. The motion-sensing Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers turn real-life swings into on-screen punches, so anyone can play.
Now here’s where it get’s interesting. Once you get the hang of the controls and start getting into a nice rhythm, you’ll really start to feel that your actually in the ring boxing with your opponent (minus the pain when you get hit) and after about half an hour you feel yourself start to sweat after throwing a hundred or so punches.
After an hour, you’ll soon notice your arms begin to tire (if they haven’t already) and you’re dripping in sweat. To really get into it (there’s an option to add the balance board for more interactivity but I say it isn’t needed), try ducking or dodging your opponents blows as if you were really in the fight with him. For those who are getting into boxing for the first time through this game, be warned, you’re in for an intense workout and an extremely enjoyable experience.
Check out the video below to see how the game looks.
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