Super Punch-Out!!
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Super Punch-Out!! for SNES
Super Punch-Out!! places a single player in the ring against a colorful roster of boxers whose exaggerated styles hide carefully structured patterns. From straightforward opening opponents to fast feints and unusual special attacks, every bout is a test of observation as much as reflex. The behind-the-boxer viewpoint keeps incoming punches visible while leaving room to read each rival's stance, facial cues, and timing.
Read, Dodge, and Counter
The core controls support left and right body blows, head punches, dodges, ducks, and guards. Clean hits build offensive momentum, but careless attacks leave the player open to counters. Success depends on learning when an opponent is vulnerable, choosing the correct response to a tell, and following a defensive move with a precise counterpunch. Knockdowns, recovery timing, and the round clock add pressure without turning the action into random button-mashing.
Four Circuits and Time Attack
Sixteen opponents are arranged across the Minor, Major, World, and unlockable Special Circuits. Advancing requires winning each bout, with later fighters combining quicker attacks and less obvious openings. Time Attack lets players return to cleared opponents and chase faster knockout records, giving mastered matches a reason to revisit. Saved progress and records support a steady loop of practice and improvement.
This is a one-player boxing game rather than a traditional two-player sports simulation. Its appeal comes from compact, highly replayable encounters in which each opponent behaves like a distinct puzzle. Players who enjoy pattern recognition, reaction-based challenges, and shaving seconds from personal bests will find more depth here than the bright presentation initially suggests.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Super Punch-Out!! | SNES | Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Nintendo of America Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo R&D3 | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo of Europe GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo R&D3 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Nintendo Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Nintendo R&D3 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Number of Players Supported | 1 Player | SNES | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Battery Backed RAM | SNES | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Sports | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Nintendo R&D3 | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Not Applicable | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #SNS-4Q-USA | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Nintendo | North America | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Fighting | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-10-01 | United States | MobyGames |
| 1995 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 1998-03-01 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 1994-09-14 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 1994-10-24 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 24, 1994 | North America | PriceCharting |
| September 14, 1994 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Media PN | SNS-4Q-USA | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496830380 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1418 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 045496830380 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | SNSP-4Q-NOE | Germany | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1418 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | SHVC-4Q-JPN | Japan | MobyGames |
| upc | 045496830380 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B073MYKXJB | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 214725307 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #SNS-4Q-USA | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
