It is: Second Option in the main menu, then first option to start a new game, then choose your fighter (duh ;) ) then from top to bottom: difficulty (normal is standart,left is easy right is hard) rounds vs card (opponents in ascending difficulty or just random?) stage the default story mode is on easy normal or, godforbid, even hard will leave your fingers bleeding and your face enraged... but its still pretty good ;)
Just yesterday I started playing this in vs mode agains a friend. other than the characters being a bit imbalanced (sendou and ippo are off the freaking scale.... next in line is date and then mashiba, myata and the like and then somewhere deep deep down boils the rest) its really fun and a great challenging game.
Also, as you can power upyour own characters you can balance the game out on your own which is great.
I started watching the anime specifically because of this video, and I finished it a few months ago, as well as watched the feature length movie and the sequel mini-series "New Challenger".
I also beat this game, and, to be honest, it didn't seem quite as hard as you made it out to be since I only lost a couple, matches through the entire game.
Perhaps I should try that... Provided I can navigate through the menus without knowing how to read any Japanese. GameFAQS translation guide to the rescue.
i own this game. while i am not familiar with the anime, this is a better game than punchout, as it goes way beyond pattern recognition, which is my least favorite aspect of punchout games.
I make a video like every 2 weeks plus the audio podcast once a month. I don't think I could really make them any faster than that. I wish I could. :)
Yeah Norm is on most of the episodes but the Ben and Derek show is mostly Derek and myself with some smaller appearances from the other people on RetrowareTV mixed in for fun.
gotcha. i thought his name was ben. i guess i just don't pay attention. actually i really enjoy the show. it's almost like you guys distille all the funny bits from just your regular conversations.
For the people who want to play the game in English and own a flashcart or emulator; there is a patch on gbatemp. You need an ISP patcher to apply the patch and I don't think all of the text is in English, but most times the majority is.
a friend of mine has gotten me in to the anime and I have to say its great. Im not a fan of boxing and in real life I dont think I would watch it, but I like the anime since its a story about people getting better and training, its a very good story so far (still on the first series). This game does look like a lot of fun, Ive never played a punch out game (I know, and I call my self a nintendo gan) but I think I might have to check this one out. Great review.
I love this game, the anime, and the MAHN-ga... not man-ga.
SkyMaro 1 year ago
This is one of the best manga I've ever read.
I cant wait to play this game.
feanor22 1 year ago
Sorry bad choice for Review crappy game
dj2bklyn 1 year ago
i have it
glitchyjoe64 1 year ago
were can i import this game i have the ds one but this one looks cool to and i love the anime hope im not to late for a response :/
slaughtermii 1 year ago
@slaughtermii I'm not sure these days. I got my copy from Play Asia, but they are out of stock now...... I'm guessing Ebay is your best bet now. :(
VideoGameTakeOut 1 year ago
Kajotex 1 year ago
Just yesterday I started playing this in vs mode agains a friend. other than the characters being a bit imbalanced (sendou and ippo are off the freaking scale.... next in line is date and then mashiba, myata and the like and then somewhere deep deep down boils the rest) its really fun and a great challenging game.
Also, as you can power upyour own characters you can balance the game out on your own which is great.
Mad Props to Treasure!
Kajotex 1 year ago
how do i get this game
technes1 2 years ago
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09ACBrown 2 years ago
I started watching the anime specifically because of this video, and I finished it a few months ago, as well as watched the feature length movie and the sequel mini-series "New Challenger".
I also beat this game, and, to be honest, it didn't seem quite as hard as you made it out to be since I only lost a couple, matches through the entire game.
Still, very solid review, as always.
Onirayushizobura 2 years ago
@Onirayushizobura
Buddy... try tournament mode on a higher difficulty than easy.
Have fun loosing to ippo ;)
Kajotex 1 year ago
Perhaps I should try that... Provided I can navigate through the menus without knowing how to read any Japanese. GameFAQS translation guide to the rescue.
Onirayushizobura 1 year ago
good anime and im a big fan of punch out
Da5thProject 2 years ago
i own this game. while i am not familiar with the anime, this is a better game than punchout, as it goes way beyond pattern recognition, which is my least favorite aspect of punchout games.
stringanime 2 years ago
wade Hixton's counter punch was a fun game too
bazzjedimaster 2 years ago
Great review, Ben!
SAPSowash 2 years ago
Does anyone have a tip where I could get this game? Seems quite hard to find it anywhere on internet... (I live in Europe)
Zuor 2 years ago
I watch this anime now and maybe i will read the manga.
eekos1 2 years ago
awesome game and anime
Crystalkatana44 2 years ago
I'm totally getting this.
Kolbecito 2 years ago
i lone your video's man but will u ever show your game collection?
3x1i2b 2 years ago
Awesome. I have this game and it's a really solid import title.
princemercury 2 years ago
I must say, the game looks really good :D
superbeaner0 2 years ago
Hi man, I always look forward to your reviews but you do not update very often.
The game looks pretty good though. However I'm not really into sports so I'm not sure how much I'd be into it.
Disthron 2 years ago
I make a video like every 2 weeks plus the audio podcast once a month. I don't think I could really make them any faster than that. I wish I could. :)
VideoGameTakeOut 2 years ago
wait aminute.. you have an audio podcast? where can i find that? i'd love to listen to it.
TheMegaNerd 2 years ago
Yeah I do it with Derek (aka The Happy Video Game Nerd) it's on RetrowareTV and as of now it's up to Episode #4. Working on Episode #5 right now. :)
VideoGameTakeOut 2 years ago
oh that was you... somehow i thought that was the gaming historian guy... did you both appear in an episode?
TheMegaNerd 2 years ago
Yeah Norm is on most of the episodes but the Ben and Derek show is mostly Derek and myself with some smaller appearances from the other people on RetrowareTV mixed in for fun.
VideoGameTakeOut 2 years ago
gotcha. i thought his name was ben. i guess i just don't pay attention. actually i really enjoy the show. it's almost like you guys distille all the funny bits from just your regular conversations.
TheMegaNerd 2 years ago
Great review. Looks like a pretty cool game.
braineaterknux 2 years ago
Always wanted to know how this game was.
Jennero 2 years ago
For the people who want to play the game in English and own a flashcart or emulator; there is a patch on gbatemp. You need an ISP patcher to apply the patch and I don't think all of the text is in English, but most times the majority is.
shadowmanwkp 2 years ago
A great anime and it looks like a great game. Thank you for the review
Sirch1241 2 years ago
Excellent review, this looks like a hidden gem I might just have to pick up.
28steryan 2 years ago
a friend of mine has gotten me in to the anime and I have to say its great. Im not a fan of boxing and in real life I dont think I would watch it, but I like the anime since its a story about people getting better and training, its a very good story so far (still on the first series). This game does look like a lot of fun, Ive never played a punch out game (I know, and I call my self a nintendo gan) but I think I might have to check this one out. Great review.
marioatwlink 2 years ago
Ben, do you trust me?
outcast71382 2 years ago
Aw man that Joseph guy totally sucks at art Boooo
outcast71382 2 years ago
people are going to thumbs you down because they don't know that you are Joseph. lol
VideoGameTakeOut 2 years ago
An artist is his own worst critic. To tell you the truth, I'm actually really proud of it. Tell Norm I said thanks for the big compliment.
outcast71382 2 years ago
Looks pretty cool. :-)
LaughingManRa 2 years ago
Treasure is one of the best video game developers out there, and so far, my 2nd favorite video game developer out there.
=D
Highretrogameblood89 2 years ago
looks good
archounduser10 2 years ago
Another great review, Ben
ikaz47 2 years ago
wow this game looks awesome. I love punch out so this is right up my ally
jumblejunkie 2 years ago
This game was pretty good. You should play Hajime no Ippo Victorious Road on ps2. Creating custom boxers in that game was fun.
Homer177 2 years ago