{"id":879,"date":"2022-02-13T17:55:07","date_gmt":"2022-02-13T22:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virlan.co\/tech\/?p=879"},"modified":"2022-02-13T13:05:52","modified_gmt":"2022-02-13T18:05:52","slug":"how-many-circuits-are-in-super-punch-out-how-about-the-opponents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virlan.co\/tech\/gaming\/how-many-circuits-are-in-super-punch-out-how-about-the-opponents\/","title":{"rendered":"How many circuits are in Super Punch-Out? How about the Opponents?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Super Punch-Out<\/strong>!! is a 1984 arcade boxing game by Nintendo. As the sequel to the original Punch-Out<\/strong>, it retains largely the same boxing gameplay format and digitized speech, while adding several new features and characters. Along with punching, blocking and dodging, players also have the ability to duck. The game also saves and displays the top three fastest knockout times, while the game’s difficulty is increased.<\/p>\n

How many circuits are in Super Punch-Out?<\/h2>\n

Super Punch-Out!! contains four circuits (one of which is unlockable) and 16 total opponents, with no opponent appearing more than once throughout the game. Like most games in the series, each fighter follows certain stereotypes.<\/p>\n

Opponents returning from the arcade games include Piston Hurricane, Bald Bull, and Mr. Sandman from the 1983 game and Bear Hugger, Dragon Chan, and Super Macho Man from the 1984 game. Bald Bull, Mr. Sandman, and Super Macho Man previously appeared in the NES adaptation.<\/p>\n

Minor Circuit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gabby Jay<\/h3>\n

An old Frenchman with a paltry streak of 99 losses (with his single win against fellow French boxer Glass Joe, who he trained under), Gabby Jay has poor offensive and defensive capabilities and relies on taunting. He is seen as a spiritual successor to Glass Joe.<\/p>\n

Bear Hugger<\/h3>\n

A hulking Canadian whose closest rival is his pet grizzly bear, Bear Hugger’s enormous belly allows him to become immune to low hook attacks (although it can be vulnerable at certain times). His signature technique, known in later games as the “Bear Hug”, is an illegal two-handed overhead strike (or “earclapping”) technique that can only be avoided by ducking backwards.<\/p>\n

Piston Hurricane<\/h3>\n

A Cuban boxer and the player’s first well-rounded opponent, Piston Hurricane’s special technique is his “Hurricane Rush”, a sequence of alternating punches followed by a powerful uppercut.<\/p>\n

Bald Bull<\/h3>\n

The Minor Circuit champion from Turkey, Bald Bull’s special technique is his “Bull Charge”, in which he backs up and charges forward like a bull to deliver an uppercut that can deliver an instant knockdown.
Major Circuit<\/p>\n

Bob Charlie<\/h3>\n

A Jamaican boxer whose signature technique is to “shuck and jive”, causing him to dance in the background before performing a windmill-like uppercut. He shares the same physique and basic fighting style as Gabby Jay.<\/p>\n

Dragon Chan<\/h3>\n

A kickboxer from Hong Kong whose techniques often involve several illegal jumping kicks (with his special “Dragon Kick” having him jump onto a corner before delivering a powerful swinging kick that can instantly knockdown). He can also regain his strength through meditation.<\/p>\n

Masked Muscle<\/h3>\n

A masked Mexican luchador who relies on illegal cheap shots found in professional wrestling (such as headbutting and spitting mist onto the eyes).<\/p>\n

Mr. Sandman<\/h3>\n

The Major Circuit champion from the USA, Mr. Sandman’s special technique is his “Dreamland Express”, which allows him to deliver three powerful uppercuts in quick succession. He also becomes more aggressive after being knocked down twice. He shares the same physique and basic fighting style as Bald Bull.<\/p>\n

World Circuit of Super Punch-Out<\/h2>\n

Aran Ryan<\/h3>\n

An Irish scrapper whose special technique is an illegal unavoidable grab (that allows him to regain his strength before allowing him to perform a powerful uppercut). He shares the same physique and basic fighting style as Piston Hurricane and is seen as a spiritual successor to Pizza Pasta.<\/p>\n

Heike Kagero<\/h3>\n

An effeminate Japanese practitioner of Nihon-buy\u014d (a dancing art influenced by kabuki theater), Heike Kagero’s sometimes sweep his long hair as an attack (an illegal but powerful technique). His special technique, the “Mirage Dance” allows him to move around at superhuman speeds, performing a series of random attacks. He shares the same physique and basic fighting style as Dragon Chan and is seen as a spiritual successor to Great Tiger.<\/p>\n

Mad Clown<\/h3>\n

An Italian circus clown who shares the same physique and basic fighting style as Bear Hugger (including his immunity to low hooks). He has a series of illegal techniques, including a grapple, a backhand hook, and a series of projectiles (juggling balls). After being knocked down twice, he can perform a flurry of attacks (known as “Show Time!”).<\/p>\n

Super Macho Man<\/h3>\n

The World Circuit champion and bodybuilder from the USA, Super Macho Man has a variety of powerful combos (which are sometimes hinted at as callouts of his “exercise programs”). His special technique is a series of clothesline punches in quick succession that can instantly knockdown. He shares the same physique and basic fighting style as Masked Muscle.<\/p>\n

Special Circuit<\/strong><\/p>\n

This circuit is hidden from the start and is only unlocked by clearing each of the other three circuits without losing a fight. Other than Narcis, neither of the fighters in this circuit have cornermen that shout commands at them (which hinted at what they were going to do next).<\/p>\n

Narcis Prince<\/h3>\n

A narcissistic British fighter who is calm and skillful, at first. However, dealing one punch to the face causes him to become enraged and more reckless (causing him to attack more often and defend less often) until he “snaps out of it”.<\/p>\n

Hoy Quarlow<\/h3>\n

A Chinese boxer who, despite his old appearance, uses an unorthodox variety of illegal kung fu attacks (including his walking staff) and superhuman speeds in matches.<\/p>\n

Rick Bruiser<\/h3>\n

The younger of the mysterious Bruiser brothers, Rick is more carefree and has only lost once in his career (against his brother Nick, which he claims was intentional). Both he and Nick have illegal elbow thrusts and the ability to incapacitate one of the player fighter’s arms for a short time, but Rick is known for his special technique in which he jumps on the center of the ring to shake it (causing the player to become stunned if not dodged, leading to an uppercut with a guaranteed knockdown).<\/p>\n

Nick Bruiser<\/h3>\n

The elder of the mysterious Bruiser brothers and the game’s final boss, Nick is more serious and have never lost once in his career. Along with a variety of powerful combos (most of of which differ from Rick’s), he’s known for an illegal leaping haymaker attack that delivers an instant knockdown.<\/p>\n