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Super Punch-Out!!
Developer(s) Nintendo IRD
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Designer(s) Genyo Takeda (producer)
Makoto Wada (game director, art director)
Takashi Kumegawa (music composer)
Masaro Sakakibara (music composer)
Masato Hatakeyama (chief programmer)
Yasuyuki Oyagi (assistant director)
Platform(s) SNES
Release date(s)


Genre(s) Boxing
Mode(s) Single player

Super Punch-Out!! (which is スーパーパンチアウト!! in Japanese) is an exciting boxing video game made by Nintendo. It was created for the Super NES game console. This game lets you step into the boxing ring and fight against many different opponents. It's known for its fun gameplay and colorful characters.

How to Play Super Punch-Out!!

In Super Punch-Out!!, you play as a boxer who wants to become the champion. The game is all about timing your punches, dodging attacks, and learning your opponent's moves. You can throw different kinds of punches, like jabs, hooks, and uppercuts. You also need to block or dodge incoming punches to avoid getting knocked out.

Fighting Opponents

The game features a series of unique boxers, each with their own special moves and weaknesses. To win a match, you need to figure out how each opponent fights. Some might be fast, while others hit very hard. You'll need to use different strategies for each one. If you get knocked down, you have a few seconds to get back up before the referee counts to ten.

Winning the Championship

As you win more fights, you move up through different circuits. These are like different leagues in boxing. You start in the Minor Circuit and work your way up to the World Circuit. The goal is to defeat all the champions and become the ultimate boxing star!

Characters in the Game

Super Punch-Out!! has a memorable cast of characters. Each boxer has a distinct personality and fighting style. Some are tricky, some are powerful, and some are just plain weird! Learning their patterns is key to beating them.

  • Gabby Jay: He's the first opponent and a good way to learn the game.
  • Bear Hugger: A big, strong boxer who loves to hug his opponents.
  • Dragon Chan: This fighter uses kicks, which is unusual for a boxing match!
  • Nick Bruiser: He is the final and toughest opponent in the game.

Development and Release

Super Punch-Out!! was developed by Nintendo's own team, Nintendo IRD. It was first released in North America on October 1, 1994. Players in the PAL region (like Europe and Australia) got the game in January 26, 1995. Japanese players had to wait a bit longer, until March 1, 1998. The game was well-received for its fun gameplay and improvements over earlier Punch-Out!! games.

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See also

In Spanish: Super Punch-Out!! para niños

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