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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 12 2009, 12:33 PM (204 Views) | |
| Crazy the Clown | Apr 12 2009, 12:33 PM Post #1 |
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I'm sure, at one point in time, everyone in The Third Moon has tried Punch-Out!! in one form or another. Now, for those of you who haven't played in a while, and those of you looking forward to the Wii version, I present to you Punch-Out!!'s evolution, starting with the confirmed and rumored boxers. Little Mac-The undersized boxer with the oversized fight. Though there are many petite girls who dwarf him, he has always been up to the challenge. He even beat Mike Tyson. But he started out as being not so little. He was depicted as an average-sized boxer in the arcade versions. And after his run on the NES, he apparently went Super Saiyan for his SNES appearance, because he was not that little, anymore. And now, in 2-player mode, he can do it, again. Only he actually transforms from the pint-sized Mac to Giga-Mac. Glass Joe-Known as, "The Glass Jaw of France," in his career, he's been in 100 fights, and only won one of them. (Apparently a fluke.) He desperately wants to retire, and eventually gets his chance when his apprentice, Gabby Jay, knocks him out. (Who also lost 99 of his 100 fights. Glass Joe was the first and only one he beat.) Unlike Glass Joe, however, Gabby Jay wants to keep fighting until he wins, again. In the Wii version, Glass Joe has come out of retirement, but there was little point. If you knock him down, croissants will fly all over the place. (An apparent shot to the French.) Von Kaiser-A German military instructor, he's your second fight in the NES version. He's a little tougher than Glass Joe, but still poses no real challenge. He has been updated for the Wii version. His hairdo has changed a bit, he now wears suspenders, but little else has changed for him. King Hippo-A fat South Pacific chief who had the privilege of being a main villain on Captain N, this overweight powerhouse will block almost any attack, but if you catch him off guard by punching him in his open mouth, his Achilles Heel (or band-aided stomach) and oversized trunks that slip down makes him little more than a 500 lb. punching bag for a brief moment. Take advantage enough times, and he'll drop like a meteorite. And trust me, when a 500 lb. man gets knocked down, he's gonna have a lot of trouble getting up before the 10 count. He's also given a Wii makeover, and, apparently, the voice of a wild beast. Disco Kid-Making his debut in the Wii version, he's overconfident, brash, and will actually take the time to warn you when a glove's coming your way. From what I saw, he probably won't last long against a serious boxer. Bear Hugger-Starting out as the Champion of Canada in the arcade version of Super Punch-Out!!, Bear Hugger skipped the NES version, and went on to the SNES version. Like King Hippo, he's pretty fat. Unlike King Hippo, though, punching his stomach will do no good. He'll just stick his tongue out at you to taunt you. According to Game Informer, he is expected to be in the Wii version. EDIT-Bear Hugger has been confirmed. |
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| Sgraff | Apr 12 2009, 01:03 PM Post #2 |
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8-bit Horror
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Keep an eye out for Giga Mac which has been shown off as well. I am confused by what he is exactly. |
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| Crazy the Clown | Apr 12 2009, 01:09 PM Post #3 |
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One I missed. Don Flamenco-In the NES version, the Spanish boxer who loves Carmen and his hair more than anything else looks an awful lot like Adam Sandler, but puts up a much better fight than Glass Joe, who he is originally a palette swap of. In the Wii version, though, he looks a little different. His hair is styled differently, he looks nothing like Sandler, anymore, but he still carries a rose to the ring before every fight. Incidentally, Sgraff, Giga-Mac is the Mr. Hyde version of Little Mac, who is only available in head-to-head mode. |
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| zatharus | Apr 12 2009, 08:40 PM Post #4 |
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Viva Las Vegas Baby!
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What about Piston Honda, Bald Bull, and Soda Popinski? |
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| Crazy the Clown | Apr 12 2009, 09:05 PM Post #5 |
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I heard that Piston Honda was going to be part of it, too, but I've seen no pictures to prove this to be true, so, we'll just have to wait and see. As for Bald Bull, he, Mr. Sandman, and Super Macho Man are most likely going to be part of it, as they are the Major Three. As for Soda Popinski, no one knows for sure, just yet. |
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| zatharus | Apr 12 2009, 09:15 PM Post #6 |
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Viva Las Vegas Baby!
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Cool. Was kinda thinking Piston Honda and Soda Popinski might be left out due to them being terrible stereotypes in this more "sensitive" era... but then again... most of the fighters in Puch Out! *are* stereotypes come to think of it... |
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| Crazy the Clown | May 12 2009, 02:08 PM Post #7 |
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-THIS JUST IN-Confirmed are.... Piston Honda-This boxer's origins are kind of confusing to me. Originally intended to be Cuban-born Piston Hurricane, as in the original arcade game, his nationality and appearance were changed for his NES debut. Then, when the franchise made the 16-bit jump, he was returned to his arcade roots. And now, with the Wii edition, he returns as Piston Hondo, who is actually Piston Honda. One of the only notable differences between his NES and Wii appearances is that he actually wears his headband in the fight. Great Tiger-Making his debut on Super Punch-Out!! for the arcades, the magical boxer gained some more recognition in the NES games. His Tiger Punch, which he uses as a favorite finisher, much like Bald Bull's Bull Charge, is easily countered with 5 blocks, and while he's going, "Hominahominahomina," that's when you put him away. For his Wii debut, though, he's picked up a couple new tricks. Aran Ryan-The Irish tough man, who made his debut on the SNES title, Super Punch-Out!! has made his return to the Wii. He can take a savage beating and come back for more. Naturally, his ability to grab and regain some energy was a pain in the ass, but it did kinda make the match more interesting. In addition, Glass Joe and King Hippo have been given title defense forms. Title Defense Glass Joe-His jaw being a weak point, he comes back wearing some head padding, which, amazingly, gives him the mind set, and thus, the ability, of a better boxer. But remember, he still lost 100 of his 101 matches. Title Defense King Hippo-Remember how you would expose his Achilles Heel? (Band-aided stomach?) Well, in his comeback, he has a manhole cover duct-taped to his enormous gut, protecting the target. Good luck getting around that one. |
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| zatharus | May 12 2009, 08:09 PM Post #8 |
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Viva Las Vegas Baby!
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Don't have a Wii, not sure this is worth buying one to play it, but does sound like a kinda cool trip down memory lane... |
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| 5thman | May 12 2009, 09:43 PM Post #9 |
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No way, man. He's a spittin' 8-bit image of John Turturro. |
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| zatharus | May 13 2009, 01:40 AM Post #10 |
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Viva Las Vegas Baby!
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Wow, might be time for me to get some sleep. Somehow I just read that as the Spanish Boxer that loves CARTMAN. Posted Image Seriously you guys? :rollin |
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| Crazy the Clown | May 16 2009, 08:48 AM Post #11 |
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The roster for the game is now set. And now, without further ado.... Soda Popinski-The drunken Russian made his debut in Super Punch-Out!! for the arcades under the name, "Vodka Drunkenski." On his debut for the NES, however, the overly puritan Nintendo censors decided that they can't allow alcohol references to corrupt the youth, or anyone else, so they renamed him Soda Popinski. They somehow neglected to remove his CUI (Commentary Under the Influence) from between rounds. That name change has stayed in his return to boxing on the Wii, and he'll even go as far as to get a snootful during the match. And, of course, what Punch-Out!! game would be complete without The Major Three? Bald Bull-Dr. Phil's evil twin from Istanbul, Turkey was the third opponent in the Punch-Out!! arcade game. He's also been a champion in one form or another in each following game. His finisher, the Bull Charge, while devastating, is easily stopped by a well-timed blow to the stomach. Super Macho Man-Making his debut in Super Punch-Out!! for the arcades as the champion, the hardbody from Hollywood has devastated many contenders with little effort. Some say he's just that strong. Some say his ability to flex his pecs is just that disturbing. Either way, he's been one of the toughest fighters Nintendo has ever conceived, and he's been another staple in Punch-Out!! games as champ. Mr. Sandman-The champ from the one that started it all, Punch-Out!! for the arcades, Philadelphia-born Mr. Sandman, apparently inspired by real-life Philly boxer "Smokin'" Joe Frazier, has been putting opponents down for a nap in every home version with the same style one would expect from a champion of his calibur. In the Wii version, he now sports a flat-top look, but he's gotten even tougher. SPOILER ALERT Mr. Sandman is the last boxer in the Wii version. |
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| Vlygar | May 18 2009, 02:28 AM Post #12 |
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Macho Man and Sandman are real wrestlers. I'm assuming that the game Macho Man is based off the real one but the Sandman character, I highly doubt is based off the Sandman wrestler.... Sandman doesn't box, he hits men int he balls with a bamboo cane. |
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| Crazy the Clown | May 19 2009, 01:00 PM Post #13 |
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Ok, you may think I'm crazy if you never played this game before, or if you haven't seen the videos on YouTube, but I just saw one where one of your opponents is a Nintendo character that was never an active opponent in a Punch-Out!! game, before. (He was in the audience, though.) Seriously, I'm not fucking putting you on. Donkey Kong is in this game, apparently as a hidden character. Swear to God. EDIT: Finally got my facts straight. |
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| sotenga | Jun 29 2009, 07:16 PM Post #14 |
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Well, I've played the hell out of the Wii Punch-Out!! game, and my opinion is that it's FANTASTIC. It's in the running for Game of the Year 2009 alongside Street Fighter IV and Bionic Commando for certain. As most everyone says, it technically is a remake of the NES Punch-Out!!, as it has all of the fighters from there (sans Mike Tyson for obvious reasons, but there's no Mr. Dream either) with the addition of Disco Kid (who I think is at least somewhat reminiscent of Kid Quick from the arcade PO!!), Bear Hugger from the arcade Super PO!! and the SNES game, and most surprisingly Aran Ryan from the SNES game also. They've all been awesomely reinvented in their own ways, and despite these sometimes irritatingly politically correct times, the stereotypes are MORE pronounced than ever! Glass Joe is a snooty-yet-wimpy Frenchman, Von Kaiser is an insane militant with what seems to be past trauma, Disco Kid is effeminate and groovalicious, King Hippo is almost inhuman, Piston Honda (Hondo here, but it's hard not to call him by his old name), Bear Hugger is a lethargic lumberjack who GUZZLES MAPLE SYRUP (one of my personal favorite characters in the game), Great Tiger is a sly shaman who liberally warps around everywhere, Don Flamenco prides himself as a suave Don Juan de la Nooch (until you knock off his flippin' toupee!), Aran Ryan is a FUCKING psychotic cheater who jitters all around everywhere (also a favorite personality), Soda Popinski is as drunk as ever and can even HEAL IN BETWEEN ROUNDS BY DRINKING (damn cheating Commie), Bald Bull is incredibly pissed off all the time and has an ACTUAL BULL CHARGE this time instead of just hopping towards you, Super Macho Man is a rich narcissistic jackass who shakes his man-pecs AND man-ass ( :x ), and Mr. Sandman is... well, he's just plain scary. Sorry for that rant, but the personalities of all the boxers is the whipped icing on the moist cake. I may say more about what I like of the game later, but I'll just say that it rules and you should DEFINITELY get it if you somehow find it for $30 or less. It might be a bit tricky to justify a full $50 price, but if for cheaper, and you're a fan of PO!!, I recommend it heartily. |
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| Crazy the Clown | Jun 29 2009, 08:03 PM Post #15 |
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Aside from the two title-defense boxers I mentioned, here are some other boxers who have changed their methods and use different abilities. I'll go with the ones that have the most noticeable changes. Title-Defense Von Kaiser-He cut his hair, got over his trauma, and even uses occasional devastating rage-fueled punches that can floor Little Mac, instantly. Title-Defense Disco Kid-Instead of a disco groove, Disco Kid has taken the Richard Simmons approach, wearing a purple siglet, sporting a blonde fro, and using a fighting style known as, "Boxercise." Title-Defense Bear Hugger-Uses a few new moves, wears a toque (Canadian knit-cap) to the ring, and has a squirrel in boxing gloves for a mascot. He's also a little more talkative, and will try to fake you out even more. Title-Defense Aran Ryan-He pretty much uses the same hyperactive footwork he did in the previous match, but now, he even resorts to using a weapon: A loaded boxing glove on a rope. Other than that, though, his only real change is that he now dresses in the same colors Mac wore in Super Punch-Out!! for the SNES. Title-Defense Bald Bull-Fights very aggressively. Now, he doesn't go down so easily. Instead, only star punches will floor him. |
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| PrimeOp | Jun 30 2009, 03:13 AM Post #16 |
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Sterner Stuff
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I know I'm hella late (blame Cartman for that) but the Turturro thing is dead on. |
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