Punch Out!! is a Nintendo Wii remake of the classic NES game. It supports the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, and can also be played using a classic control scheme. Shigeru Miyamoto suggested that "a more accurate version of Punch-Out!! would be possible with the new Wii MotionPlus adaptor."IGN: E3 2008 Miyamoto Interview (Time: 3:35)
This game became a favorite of Nintendo fans after its arcade release in 1985. Some elements have been taken from previous versions of the game and added to the new version. The game has done so well that Next Level Games already has a sequel in the works.http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3175370
About the Game
This boxing remake of the classic NES game has players compete in boxing matches against a variety of fictional characters. In addition to standard boxing moves such as jabs, hooks and uppercuts, the fights also contain an assortment of comical moves, e.g., dizzy stars, twirling, dropping shorts, conking oneself on the head, and cartoon-like sound effects. The characters' faces display bumps and bruises after being struck. There are three main game play modes: head-to-head, exhibition, and career mode.http://punchout.nintendo.com/ If you complete the career mode, it opens up another mode called the title defense mode.
The game includes elements of real boxing matches including the rounds. Players advance in the game by either knocking out their opponent, knocking an opponent down and scoring a technical knockout, or completing the match and winning by decision.
Punchout Wii Game Trailer
This is the Punch-Out game trailer. It shows you some of the action that is involved in this boxing game. The boxers that take a hit have cartoonish stars appearing over their heads. The comical enjoyment of this game has scored a hit for this updated version of a Nintendo classic.