Knockout Kings
SCORE: 77
I remember the Knockout Kings franchise from back in the day. When I
ran across Knockout Kings on the Gameboy Color I had to make a purchase.
How would a boxing game be on the GBC? I honestly did not have many
expectations for Knockout Kings on the Gameboy Color. I am pleased to
report Knockout Kings is way better than I expected it to be. I am also
thankful I had the money to purchase a cartridge of the Knockout Kings.
The modes in Knockout Kings are Slugfest, Career, Credits, Password,
Options, and VS. There are ten boxers in Knockout Kings. They all have
different stats which are shown on the tale of the tape. I actually had
fun playing Knockout Kings on the GBC. I played on the Gameboy Player on
a Gamecube so I got to see Knockout Kings on a bigger screen.
Graphically Knockout Kings did not impress me. In fact I baulked at the
graphics immediately. Peter was around and reminded me this is a Gameboy
Color video game and the technology is not really that good. The boxers
look human and their faces are on the large size. The sound effects are
fantastic in Knockout Kings. I loved listening to the referee count
after I knocked down my opponent.
I found Knockout Kings to be really easy. In fact I kept backing away
and punching and was taking out the health bar of my opponent. There is
no punishment for constantly punching in Knockout Kings. That means
spamming the high punch button generally does a lot of damage to your
opponent and will rock their head. Knockout Kings does contain boxing
violence. I saw no blood or other issues with Knockout Kings on the
Gameboy Color. I hope to get the time to do a video recording of
Knockout Kings at some point in the future. I think FFG Universe will
find this game fascinating.
- Paul
Graphics: 60%
Sound: 80%
Replay/Extras: 90%
Gameplay: 85%
Family Friendly Factor: 70%
System: Gameboy Color
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Digital Eclipse
Rating: ‘E’ - SIX and OLDER ONLY {Animated Violence}
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