Punch-Out!! (2009 video game)

Punch-Out!! is a boxing sports fighting video game developed by Next Level Games and published by Nintendo for the Wii. It is part of the Punch-Out!! series, serving as both a reboot and a sequel to the original arcade and Nintendo Entertainment System titles.

The game features Little Mac as the player character, a rookie boxer trained by Doc Louis as he climbs the ranks of the World Video Boxing Association. Returning characters from the original NES Punch-Out!! include Glass Joe, Von Kaiser, Piston Honda, Don Flamenco, King Hippo, Great Tiger, Bald Bull, and Super Macho Man. New boxers were also introduced to the lineup.

Gameplay largely remains faithful to the original, emphasizing pattern recognition and precise timing. Players must learn the attack patterns of their opponents and exploit their weaknesses through carefully timed punches, dodges, and blocks. The Wii Remote and Nunchuk can be used for motion-controlled punches, or the game can be played using traditional button controls.

The game features a single-player career mode, allowing Little Mac to fight through a series of opponents to become champion. A multiplayer mode is also available, allowing two players to fight each other as Little Mac. A hidden "Mac's Last Stand" mode is unlocked after completing the career mode, providing a greater challenge.