Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (PlayChoice-10)

Nintendo • 1987

Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (PlayChoice-10) — Title screen
Title screen
Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (PlayChoice-10) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Step into the ring for Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!, a boxing game published by Nintendo in 1987 and released as part of the PlayChoice-10 arcade system. Two players can take turns battling opponents using an eight-way joystick to control their boxer's movements, aiming punches with button presses. The gameplay focuses on memorizing patterns and exploiting openings to knock out each fighter, progressing through a series of increasingly challenging bouts. This version is part of Nintendo’s PlayChoice-10 line, utilizing specialized hardware for arcade distribution. While sharing a name and boxing theme with the more widely known NES title, this arcade iteration offers a distinct experience within the framework of its system's capabilities. The game features two CPUs alongside sound chips to deliver the action. Players navigate through a series of boxing matches, relying on timing and observation to overcome each adversary.

Details

Manufacturer
Nintendo
Year
1987
Players
2
Genre
Sports / Boxing
Display
raster
Emulation status
imperfect
MAME ID
pc_miket

Machine data derived from the MAME project.