April 6, 2013

Punch-Out featuring Mr. Dream

Date played: April 6th
Platform: Wii U
Session fun rating: 8/10

This is the third virtual console game that Nintendo is selling for 30 cents. Of course, at that price, it's an automatic buy for me. Thankfully, Punch-Out is actually still a very good game if you ask me. It's responsive, simple, challenging and fun. The game plays a lot closer to a puzzle game of a boss fight than it does a boxing game. The player must identify the patterns used by the enemies, then dodge and attack with proper timing. I beat Glass Joe and the second guy but I got my ass whooped by the Japanese fighter. I'll get him next time!