Showtime Championship Boxing
About the Game
Named after the television boxing program airing on the US Showtime cable network, this game offers a mix of fourteen heavyweights and welterweights and four arenas to fight in (New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Chicago). Basic moves include upper block, body block, dodging left and right, short punches and powered punches (hook, jab, uppercut, bodyshot). While playing, there are a few parameters to take into account. First there is a health meter that recharges when the boxer dodges hits for some time.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Points System: after each round each boxer is awarded points based on performance. At the end of a fight, or after a KO or TKO, players with the most points wins. Most of the modes can also be played with two players through a wireless connection (DS).
Standout Features
- Named after the television boxing program airing on the US Showtime cable network, this game offers a mix of fourteen heavyweights and welterweights and four arenas to fight in (New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Chicago).
- While playing, there are a few parameters to take into account.
- First there is a health meter that recharges when the boxer dodges hits for some time.
- At certain times, a power-up indicator will become available.
- This allows a boxer to charge a heavy punch, but the opponent will have time to react.
- Points System: after each round each boxer is awarded points based on performance.
- Most of the modes can also be played with two players through a wireless connection (DS).
- Basic moves include upper block, body block, dodging left and right, short punches and powered punches (hook, jab, uppercut, bodyshot).
Modes & Ways to Play
Most of the modes can also be played with two players through a wireless connection (DS).
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes Widescreen (16 x 9), PAL 50Hz, and PAL 60Hz.
