When Nintendo's license with Mike Tyson ran out, the company reissued its 1987 boxing game in 1990 with a new final opponent, the fictional Mr. Dream, standing in for the heavyweight champion. Everything else is the same game from Genyo Takeda's R&D3 team. Little Mac, a small fighter from the Bronx trained by Doc Louis, works his way up through three circuits of colorful, exaggerated boxers.
Each opponent is essentially a pattern puzzle. Glass Joe, Von Kaiser, Piston Honda, Don Flamenco, King Hippo, Great Tiger, Bald Bull, Soda Popinski, Mr. Sandman and Super Macho Man all have tells, such as a flash, a twitch or a sound, that signal their attacks and reveal the window for a counter. Dodging, blocking and countering at the right time builds star punches. The game is short in content but rich in timing, and it remains a favorite for speedrunners, who shave frames off each knockout.
Tips for Punch-Out!!
Between rounds, press Select to have Doc Louis restore some of Little Mac's stamina.
King Hippo only opens up when his mouth is open; hit it, then attack his exposed belly.
Countering an opponent right after a dodge is the best way to earn stars for uppercuts.
How to Play Punch-Out!!
Click Play Now to launch Punch-Out!! directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. X throws a left punch, Z a right punch, Up plus a punch aims at the head, and Enter fires a star uppercut. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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Is Punch-Out!! free to play?
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What console is Punch-Out!! for?
Punch-Out!! was originally released for the NES. On RetroVault.GG, you can play it online in your browser without needing the original console.
What genre is Punch-Out!!?
Punch-Out!! is a action, sports, fighting game. It was made for the NES.
Can I play Punch-Out!! on my phone?
You can play Punch-Out!! on any mobile device with a modern browser. The game adapts to your screen size with on-screen touch controls.