N+Dpad: Punch-Out!! Review

NintendoDpad writes:
"It has been over 20 years since the original Punch-Out hit the shelves, and 15 years since the Super NES iteration. As a Punch-Out fan, it has been quite a long time coming. Although Little Mac is back in this version, the game still had some big shoes to fill, but it succeeded exceptionally."

[butterfinger]

is an awesome game! It's very addictive, and it can get surprisingly challenging. It looks like Nintendo has another AAA exclusive on their hands.

[TheMART]

And yet another rehashed IP... Pikmin, Mario's, Zelda's... Were are some new great IP's Nintendo? Something fresh no?!

[FinalomegaS]

maybe they should get Rare back and have them work on the platform type.

[SpoonyRedMage]

What about Captain Rainbow and Disaster: Day of Crisis? They're both new IPs.

[TheMART]

Yes Spoony if you look hard enough you'll find some stuff. BUT

There is nothing big like the days from NES/SNES you know. Especially no 3rd party AAA major one hitting 9 out of 10 or higher.

I find it just very dissapointing to see that the games over 9 out of 10 average (metacritic) are:

Mario, Zelda, Super Smash Bros, Resident Evil 4 remake, Okami remake, Metroid Prime, Punch-Out remake and those are all the ones scoring 9 out of 10 or higher.

Now thats just plain sad, they're known franchises with the next sequel or remakes, at least the 360/PS3 got some new IP's this gen scoring that high.

@ Armageddon

I think you're pretty much right. Although it would be sequels first I guess, Conker 2, Killer Instinct, PDZ, Banjo Kazooie... But those will stay on the 360 I guess. Although they haven't been doing great up till now and the way they make new IPs (Viva Piniata) just fits the Wii platform better then the 360 I guess.

So Microsoft could consider selling Rare back to Nintendo and let the games go to the platform it fits best. Actually thats a good idea there dude. Nintendo should put some $$$$ and ask MS.

[desolationstorm]

Most big games on any system are all sequels any more. I would also say that Boom Blox is a great new ip on the wii. As for the new AAA titles Nintendo gives people what they want. And since punch out hasnt been seen since snes I dont see why you knock on Nintendo for doing a remake of it. It was a well made remake not just a cash in like NPC wii games.

[FinalomegaS]

I bought it yesterday and I was very much surprised to see it run so nice. Had that old school feel and felt really new also.

Wiimote sideways for me!

[desolationstorm]

Yeah sideways wii is the way to play. Though I do have to say even though the mp is kinda simple I found it a lot of fun though I wish it rwas online. Not in collage anymore nintendo need online.

[Product]

I'm having so much fun with this title. Anyone get to Donkey Kong yet?

I'm at Super Macho Man on Title Defense and this is the best Punch-Out I have played. Title Defense mode is where it's at.

[desolationstorm]

Title defense is freaking crazy all the guys are so much tougher. Though Glass Joes still a joke.

[slave2Dcontroller]

For the Wiin!! I origanally bought this game for nostalgic purposes. I have always loved the franchise ever since its nes debut. I didnt expect much as Nintendo has been pissing me off by churning out what seems to be straight ports of older games.

i.e. I ran out and bought Animal Crossing;City Folk and was veeeery dissapointed. Its was the same F'N game as the GC and DS with a city tacked on.

Thank God Punch Out feels fresh, The game animates beautifully and the characters are bursting with personality, this is also a great loking game. I think this is the most fun I have had with my Wii. Punch Out is amazing so if you own a Wii pick this one up bc it wont let you down.

Omg_Armageddon said it best- The Mac is back!