Boxing

Punch-Out!!

Step into the ring as Little Mac! Dodge, punch, and knock out your opponents!

PUNCH-OUT!!

Boxing Action!

A/D or J/L: Face Punch

S/W or K/I: Body Punch

Arrows: Dodge | Space: Star Punch

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Controls

A/J: Left Face Punch
D/L: Right Face Punch
S/K: Left Body Punch
W/I: Right Body Punch
←/→: Dodge Left/Right
↓: Duck
Space: Star Punch
ESC: Pause

About Punch-Out!!

Punch-Out!! is one of Nintendo's most beloved arcade and NES games, featuring the underdog boxer Little Mac as he fights his way through a colorful roster of international opponents to become the champion.

Our browser version captures the pattern-based boxing gameplay that made the original so addictive. Study your opponents, learn their tells, and strike at the perfect moment!

Each opponent has unique attack patterns. Master the timing of dodges and counter-punches to earn stars for devastating super punches!

Frequently Asked Questions

Punch-Out!! is a classic Nintendo boxing game where you play as Little Mac, fighting various colorful opponents. Each opponent has unique patterns you must learn to dodge and counter.
A/J for left face punch, D/L for right face punch. S/K for left body punch, W/I for right body punch. Each punch costs stamina.
Arrow Left to dodge left, Arrow Right to dodge right, Arrow Down to duck. Time your dodges to avoid opponent attacks!
Earn stars by counter-punching during opponent windups (when they pull back to punch). Press Space to use stars for a powerful super punch!
Watch for opponent windups - they'll pull their arm back before punching. Dodge in the opposite direction of their punching arm.
You can get knocked down 3 times before losing. Your health partially recovers after each knockdown.
Knock down your opponent 3 times to win by TKO, or have more health when time runs out. Counter-punch during windups for bonus damage!
Yes! This browser version is completely free to play with no downloads required.
Yes! Touch controls are available for punching and dodging.
Currently 4 opponents: Glass Joe, Von Kaiser, King Hippo, and Bald Bull. Each has unique patterns and difficulty.

Tips & Strategies

  • •Watch for opponent windups - dodge just before they punch
  • •Counter-punch during windups to earn stars and stun opponents
  • •Save stars for when opponent is vulnerable for maximum damage
  • •Manage your stamina - don't throw wild punches
  • •Each opponent has unique patterns - learn them!

Why Play Punch-Out!!?

Classic Boxing

Iconic Nintendo gameplay

Pattern Mastery

Learn and conquer opponents

Multiple Opponents

4 unique fighters to defeat

Free to Play

No downloads required

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