VanillaBeast is developing Retro Knock-Out!, a parody of the classic NES Punch Out! game featuring over 30 parody boxers with hilarious intros, dialog and animations. It even comes with a 10-point must scoring system and three judges and one of them is shady.
The game is also rated M for Mature by the ESRB.
Each match packs a full experience, with boxer intros, ringwalks, and a 10-point system just like the pros use. Outside the ring, VanillaBeast’s story unfolds in beautifully illustrated scenes created by noted artist Oleg Okunev (games Perky Little Things, Metropolis: Lux Obscura, and “Pestilence,” among other projects), but don’t let the old-school look fool you.
The Retro Knock-Out! demo is available now as well. Simply join the official Discord channel and type !BetaKey to get a code. The full version is coming soon to Steam but an official release date has not been revealed. Check out the screenshots, features and trailer below.
- Face off against Fake Jaul, Mason Gorehees, Cocky, Iron Druggo, Macho Boxer Dandy Ravage, Smasher Wang, and of course the reigning champ.. Tike Myson.
- Gorgeous character and level design paying homage to the OG Punch-Out!
- Awesome indoor and outdoor parody venues such as “Madison’s Bare Garden” and “Big Bounce Beach” offer fun and unique boxing locations.
- Beautiful story illustrated by Oleg Okunev (Perky Little Things, Pestilence, Metropolis: Lux Obscura, etc.).
- 10-point must scoring system, just like the pros use.
- Classic soundtrack featuring original 8-Bit chiptunes as well as modern parody tracks.
- Full boxer entrances complete with ring walks, dialog, and intro music.
- Retro-style gameplay brought together with modern animation and game design. We have something for retro gamers as well as true boxing fans.
