Nintendo has unleashed a fact sheet detailing the control systems and other gameplay details for the much-anticipated Wii revival of Punch-Out.
As you might expect, the Wii Remote and Nunchuk are held in each hand and used to sense your punching movements - like Wii Sports Boxing, but hopefully nowhere near as inconsistent.
And if you're a fan of the old games you'll be pleased to know you can flip the controller on its side and play the game like the original (which gets our vote).
Here's the full fact sheet:
KEY INFORMATION One of the biggest names in boxing returns after a 15-year hiatus. Grab a Wii Remote controller in one hand and a Nunchuk controller in the other and step back into the ring with a modern update of the classic Punch-Out!!
Little Mac is back! Everyone's favorite underdog from the 1980s joins the best of the original Punch-Out!! cast in a modern re-imagination of the series. Players will find familiar names like Glass Joe, King Hippo and trainer Doc Louis. These boxers come to life again in cel-shaded 3-D, complete with hilarious fighting animations and back stories that capture all the fun and flair of the original Punch-Out!! games.
The motion-sensitive controls of the Wii console mean that when players throw punches, Little Mac throws punches as well. Additionally, you can control hooks and jabs by combining motion control with control-stick movement. The motion-sensing Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers turn real-life swings into on-screen punches, so anyone can play. The game can also be played with classic NES-style controls by turning the Wii Remote sideways. Characters: Little Mac, Glass Joe, King Hippo, Doc Louis, Von Kaiser and other unannounced favorites. Special powers/weapons/moves/features: Players can obtain special "Star Punches," which allow Little Mac to take more Health from his rival in a single punch. Control options:
Motion Control (Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers) Punch-Out!! uses the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers to simulate throwing punches. Use the Nunchuk to throw a left punch and the Wii Remote to throw a right punch.
Classic Control (Wii Remote NES style) Fans of the NES version and core gamers will be excited to see Nintendo has also included the option to play Punch-Out!! using the classic layout from the original NES controller. Use the 1 and 2 buttons along with the cross pad to throw hooks and jabs or to dodge.
Awesome another game that'll make me feel like a kid again. I was addicted to this on the NES. Good to see its kept its casually racist tone too. Stereotypical characters for the win.
I think I'll wait a little while to see how well the controls work. Although they do have the traditional control method. Wii Sports boxing isn't the best control wise tbh. Performing hooks on that was strange, you had to punch the guy next to you to get the move out
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