Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! is one of the most memorable NES games there has ever been. It's just one of those classics that most gamers know. It's an amazing game full of great gameplay and music, and is also quite addictive as well.
Story: The game doesn't have much of a story: you're Little Mac: 17 year-old boxer from the Bronx going for the title of Champion in the World Video Boxing Association. You'll have to go through the Minor, Major, and World Circuits before fighting Mike Tyson himself. But unlike most NES games, story isn't very important (which is why this game gets no story rating).
Graphics: The graphics are on par for NES standards, but there's a lot of moving around (obviously, since it's a boxing game), and the depth is just right. And look who the referee is... it's Mario! You can now add "referee" to Mario's list of many occupations. What doesn't he do?
Sound: Like most NES games, this doesn't have much music. Each character has their own theme that plays for a few seconds before fighting them. The same music (not the intro; something different) plays during every fight, but it's an excellent song that you'll easily have stuck in your head... in the good way! There's also a song that plays during the cut scene that follows each circuit, the music that plays after winning a match, and the music that plays after winning a circuit.
Gameplay: Here's what is arguably the most important part of any game: the gameplay. The controls are basic and work great: left punch/uppercut, right punch/uppercut, block, and Star Punch. The moves are very easy to pull off, each requiring only the press of a button and holding up for the uppercuts. Do a left punch with B (hold up for uppercut), right punch with A (hold up for uppercut), hold down to block, and press select to hit your enemy with a powerful Star Punch... but only if you have a star, which you get from hitting the enemy at the right time. Hit the opposing fighter at certain times and you'll stun him, allowing you to get many punches in before he becomes un-stunned.
There are 13 different fighters, each with unique moves and strategies. Most fighters will take several attempts to beat, since you need to practice and memorize their moves. Because of this, there is a lot of depth that will last you a while. Not to mention there's also a second mode with harder versions of each of the 13 fighters! My only complaint is that the game isn't very addictive. Fun, but not as addictive as some other NES games.
Outside of saves states, there is no way to save, but you do get a password after each circuit, and before each of the two last fights. Thankfully, the passwords aren't very long, each one consisting of only ten numbers.
Conclusion: Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! is an excellent game and a must-play for almost any gamer. This game gets a 9.3/10
Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! is one of the most memorable NES games there has ever been. It's just one of those classics that most gamers know. It's an amazing game full of great gameplay and music, and is also quite addictive as well.
Story: The game doesn't have much of a story: you're Little Mac: 17 year-old boxer from the Bronx going for the title of Champion in the World Video Boxing Association. You'll have to go through the Minor, Major, and World Circuits before fighting Mike Tyson himself. But unlike most NES games, story isn't very important (which is why this game gets no story rating).
Graphics: The graphics are on par for NES standards, but there's a lot of moving around (obviously, since it's a boxing game), and the depth is just right. And look who the referee is... it's Mario! You can now add "referee" to Mario's list of many occupations. What doesn't he do?
Sound: Like most NES games, this doesn't have much music. Each character has their own theme that plays for a few seconds before fighting them. The same music (not the intro; something different) plays during every fight, but it's an excellent song that you'll easily have stuck in your head... in the good way! There's also a song that plays during the cut scene that follows each circuit, the music that plays after winning a match, and the music that plays after winning a circuit.
Gameplay: Here's what is arguably the most important part of any game: the gameplay. The controls are basic and work great: left punch/uppercut, right punch/uppercut, block, and Star Punch. The moves are very easy to pull off, each requiring only the press of a button and holding up for the uppercuts. Do a left punch with B (hold up for uppercut), right punch with A (hold up for uppercut), hold down to block, and press select to hit your enemy with a powerful Star Punch... but only if you have a star, which you get from hitting the enemy at the right time. Hit the opposing fighter at certain times and you'll stun him, allowing you to get many punches in before he becomes un-stunned.
There are 13 different fighters, each with unique moves and strategies. Most fighters will take several attempts to beat, since you need to practice and memorize their moves. Because of this, there is a lot of depth that will last you a while. Not to mention there's also a second mode with harder versions of each of the 13 fighters! My only complaint is that the game isn't very addictive. Fun, but not as addictive as some other NES games.
Outside of saves states, there is no way to save, but you do get a password after each circuit, and before each of the two last fights. Thankfully, the passwords aren't very long, each one consisting of only ten numbers.
Conclusion: Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! is an excellent game and a must-play for almost any gamer. This game gets a 9.3/10 
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