Punch-Out!! trailer introduces 'Giga Mac,' multiplayer mode
by Ben Gilbert 
{ Apr 13th 2009 at 4:08PM } 
Gleaning what we can from the trailer, we're wont to believe that the large version of Little Mac is a direct product of well-placed punches filling up a "super" meter next to each players respective health bars. Nintendo clearly wants us to know the appearance of "Giga Mac" isn't a game ender for multiplayer, though, as even in the video (after the break) Little Mac prevails against his gargantuan twin. We're looking forward to finding out even more about Punch-Out!! when it arrives on May 18.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Eric @ Apr 13th 2009 4:14PM
God love me some punch out! this game looks so sweet.
alakazam9891 @ Apr 13th 2009 4:16PM
I was more excited to hear that you can use the classic control scheme instead of Wii Sports wagglan, personally.
NoughtSoClever @ Apr 13th 2009 4:26PM
A game like this could justify Motion+'s existence. I'd give that a try. But otherwise, yeah. Boxing + Current Wiimotes = Suck
Slaziman @ Apr 13th 2009 4:34PM
I think I read they won't use Motion+, besides, that won't fix the sucky accelerometers in the nunchuck.
samfish @ Apr 13th 2009 4:39PM
It's supposed to work really well with the Wiimotes since all the punching is basically just a button press mapped to motion. There's no trying to detect if your punch is to the left or right or if it's going high or low.
Unbiased @ Apr 13th 2009 10:51PM
Dear Joystiqers,
Allow me to introduce myself... I'm a former core gamer who's been away from the gaming scene for about 8 years(ouch, I'm now 30) and am now really getting back into it. I picked up a 360 about four months ago and am very happy with it but was wondering if the Wii is worth purchasing(Punch Out is the motivation behind this question).
There seems to be a lot of negative sentiment towards Nintendo due to a lack of quality games but some of my fondest memories as a child took place in front of a Nintendo console. I have a hard time believing the system would sell so well if it wasn't fun. Am I missing something(I've only seen it once but haven't played it)?
This is a genuine question - I'm not interested in starting any arguments or anything.
Batzarro @ Apr 13th 2009 11:02PM
Unbiased., that depends on your gaming prefferences. If you're just starting up again, maybe try one of the portable ones.
SoshiKitai @ Apr 13th 2009 11:03PM
@Unbiased: If you're expecting every other game for the Wii to have the same quality as every other game for the PS360, you'll be disappointed.
The Wii, though fun and enjoyable (unless you're nit-picky), DOES have a rather bad good-to-bad game ratio.
In many Nintendo fans' opinions: There are good games for the Wii, but they just don't come out fast enough to make us ignore the crappy games that come out every week.
But seeing how you're coming in late to the Wii, you'll definitely have more than enough games to catch up on to satisfy your desire of fun. :)
Know your games first before you pick them up, though - you'll be rather surprised how hard it is to find the good games on a store shelf.
samfish @ Apr 13th 2009 4:16PM
Video appears to be borked for me.
Triscuit @ Apr 13th 2009 4:18PM
Please, please, please let there be online play.... PLEASE!
giantenemycrab @ Apr 13th 2009 4:24PM
hahahahahahahaha! hahahahah! This is NINTENDO. If there is online, it'll be so restricted that you won't want to use it.
Markez @ Apr 13th 2009 6:15PM
Unless it's like MarioKart on Wii, which has decent online as far as the Wii goes.
SoshiKitai @ Apr 13th 2009 11:07PM
You gotta' give it a chance, giantenemycrab.
Who knows - it might just attack your weak point for massive damage.
Heraclio @ Apr 13th 2009 5:00PM
I just think that music is awesome. The trumpets peel my face off.
flameofdoom666 @ Apr 13th 2009 5:14PM
I am a huge fan of it as well
Slaziman @ Apr 13th 2009 5:42PM
Yeah, awesome music
schuyler @ Apr 13th 2009 4:27PM
I don't see how they can make this game worth the money it's gonna cost... I want it to be good but I just don't see it happening.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Apr 13th 2009 4:29PM
"duuuuuh...Giga Mac Fall down...."
cant wait for this tho.
I hope you can use other characters in Multiplayer
Slaziman @ Apr 13th 2009 4:31PM
Is there a 3D YTMND of n***** stole my bike yet?
MuToiD_MaN @ Apr 13th 2009 4:42PM
You'll be interested in 0:53
MuToiD_MaN @ Apr 13th 2009 4:43PM
Never mind, misread your comment as "Is there a 3D of YTMND's NSMB yet"
MuToiD_MaN @ Apr 13th 2009 4:51PM
In which case you'll be interested in http://niggastolemybikewii.ytmnd.com/
Slaziman @ Apr 13th 2009 4:54PM
YTMND never lets me down :D
Michael @ Apr 13th 2009 4:39PM
Should have called him Big Mac. Cross promotion with McDonalds. Looking forward to this game though - old school is still cool. Although it's limitations are sure to irk more than a few people.
AlgusUnderdunk @ Apr 18th 2009 3:37PM
Technically, "Big Mac" is an entirely different form of Little Mac, as he appeared in the game Captain Rainbow, horribly out of shape. After training and completing his storyline in Captain Rainbow (for Wii, by the bye) Big Mac returns to Little Mac form.
...Speaking of Giga Mac, can anyone else say, "Final Smash"? :D
butaneko @ Apr 13th 2009 4:55PM
Is the gameplay for this game essentially the original Punch-Out with a couple extra characters? This game looks fantastic but if it's essentially a gussied-up version of the original game I'll have a hard time shelling out more than $10 for it.
And it comes out on my birthday. Taurii represent!
Mr Khan @ Apr 13th 2009 5:06PM
At its heart, yeah, same thing, but they add in value. Apparently they filled the Wii disc with content (so 4.7 GB worth of game in there), so there has to be something
mewoks @ Apr 13th 2009 4:55PM
So Giga Mac is basically Eric Strada if we animated into a "Gorillaz" video?
mewoks @ Apr 13th 2009 4:56PM
*Estrada, not Strada.
Markez @ Apr 13th 2009 6:19PM
Now the music is stuck in my head, thanks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAidnO64NE4
nikescar @ Apr 13th 2009 5:05PM
So all the same moves work with all the same opponents? Even with a couple of new characters and some new graphics it's not enough to get my money.
Mr Khan @ Apr 13th 2009 5:06PM
Kinda scary...
DBuck_Eye @ Apr 13th 2009 5:11PM
Am I the only one who thinks this is a bad a idea? I mean, Punch Out is almost a puzzle game, with you learning when the opponent will use what move. Multiplayer seems like it would remove that aspect of the game. Not to mention, you couldn't use any other characters without one player becoming more over powered than the other.
Mr Khan @ Apr 13th 2009 5:14PM
We don't know if head-to-head will incorporate multiple characters, or if it will always be Mac vs Mac
Though i can see your concerns, its a lot like Fire Emblem online, the game is fundamentally developed as a single-player venture, and putting it online removes a number of the key elements.
Kenny Powers Fastball (PSN johnnynumber5) @ Apr 13th 2009 5:41PM
I have to agree that the multiplayer seems like a late addition or the term "tacked on" would also apply. The point of punch out is that you are a much smaller fighter who has to bob, weave and counter punch to level the playing field. How that will apply to a multiplayer experience is beyond me and I don't see how it will be fun even if it's done right. There is no pattern to recognize with a competitive multiplayer experience.
WiNG [XBL&Steam: WiNGSPANTT] from lifeinagame.com @ Apr 13th 2009 5:14PM
Although I question the value, I applaud the art direction!
[[applauds]]
flameofdoom666 @ Apr 13th 2009 5:17PM
It's fantastic
flameofdoom666 @ Apr 13th 2009 5:17PM
Where is Mario as the ref?!?!!
Kenny Powers Fastball (PSN johnnynumber5) @ Apr 13th 2009 5:37PM
This is a classic single player experience and I'm sure for the sake of nostalgia it will be a fun game. However, I do question how fun the multiplayer will actually be at the end of the day. I'm also not sure that I will pay full price for this game because it's the old punch out with a new coat of paint. I'm kind of conflicted about this title but I can with 100% certainty if I do buy it I won't play it with motion controls.
Markez @ Apr 13th 2009 6:22PM
At least the controls aren't as hopelessly borked as Wii Sports boxing. I think they could be serviceable since they've boiled it down to button presses moreso than anything. Kind of agree that it's just a new coat of paint, but I think there's the potential for them to really pack it with content and make it a deep game. I won't be buying this new, or probably most any game for the forseeable future, but I'm sure I'll likely get around to buying it at some point.
Kenny Powers Fastball (PSN johnnynumber5) @ Apr 13th 2009 8:34PM
Same. Here.
I'll buy it eventually but not new and probably not until it costs $20. I just can't stand in front of the TV and shadowbox thin air right in front of me.
Slaziman @ Apr 13th 2009 5:41PM
Anyone else notice the magic disappearing of Giga Mac's shirt? lol
JRM @ Apr 13th 2009 5:53PM
that guy kinda looks like Lou Ferrigno without the green "hulk" makeup
Sam @ Apr 13th 2009 6:19PM
The rhythm thingy looks great!
HamalSharatan @ Apr 13th 2009 6:37PM
Shouldn't this be in the nintendo section?
NintendoJunkie @ Apr 13th 2009 7:41PM
LOL ..."NIGGA STOLE MY BIKE..."
That bike jogging scene is classic stuff. I'm so glad they even remade that part of the game.
Nate @ Apr 13th 2009 11:33PM
Yeah, I really fail to see how the multiplayer will be anything than frantic button massing (or wii-mote flailing) in order to finally get a hit on your opponent. Also, I agree with most other posters that paying full price for this just seems.... not right. Maybe if they include the other versions of Punchout on the disc as well?
Robotic Earthling @ Apr 14th 2009 2:17AM
The only time I ever played the original Punch-Out was in Animal Crossing. I'll probably give this a try sometime.