Punch-Out!!!
Video Game • 2009 • Sport
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Were animals harmed in the making?
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nanadaiba
No real ones. Fictional ones are involved in fighting, such as Don Flamenco's intro depicting bullfighting and Bear Hugger bringing a squirrel with him into the ring.
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Is an animal abandoned?
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I wouldn't say abandoned, but Bear Hugger brings a squirrel friend into the ring with him in Title Defense. His TKO animation shows the squirrel being flung out of the ring from the impact of Bear Hugger being punched by Mac, and the squirrel isn't seem again for the rest of the game (unless you fight Title Defense Bear Hugger again, in which the squirrel is shown alive and well, but the animation is still the same.)
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Is a woman brutalized for spectacle?
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TodoketeKasane
Not in the game proper, but [SPOILERS]
The player can come across DK as a secret fighter in Mac's Last Stand. Originally, this was a role held by Princess Peach. It was changed to Donkey Kong regarding concerns about Mac hitting a girl (Then Smash Bros. Happened)
The player can come across DK as a secret fighter in Mac's Last Stand. Originally, this was a role held by Princess Peach. It was changed to Donkey Kong regarding concerns about Mac hitting a girl (Then Smash Bros. Happened)
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Does someone attempt suicide?
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Abuse
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DenkoCat
Nothing is explicitly mentioned in-game, but the Super Punch-Out!! manual reveals that Aran Ryan got bullied in school.
Considering how he acts here...
Considering how he acts here...
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paintedrocket
Normally I'd say no because, while Little Mac is 17 years old, the game takes place in a professional boxing match so any injuries he has are purely part of the sport. However, some characters will say threatening or hurtful things to him that seem too harsh even for standard trash talking, and some use moves that could be seen as unnecessarily violent (Aran Ryan bringing a weapon with him, for instance). Basically, make of this what you will and take precaution if it's something that makes you uncomfortable.
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ElaOfMetalRoseGalaxy
In the game You as the player Beat up the other boxers cause well this is a boxing game but the boxer look kind of disturbing After you defeat them so I guess this can be a little Disturbing to some people
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Addiction
Is there addiction?
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paintedrocket
The character Soda Popinski is addicted to soda. Doc Louis might also be addicted to chocolate.
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Does someone abuse alcohol?
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paintedrocket
No, but Soda Popinski's addiction to soda is somewhat reminiscent of alcoholism.
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paintedrocket
Technically no, but in Title Defense mode Soda Popinski has scientifically engineered soda that makes him way stronger, essentially making it a kid-friendly reference to performance enhancing drugs. Make of that what you will.
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Are animals abused?
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paintedrocket
In Title Defense, Bear Hugger brings a squirrel into the ring with him that can get injured and is thrown out of the ring when defeated. Some pre-fight scenes (don flamenco and bald bull in particular) show animals being attacked.
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Does a pet die?
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nanadaiba
Bear Hugger's squirrel probably doesn't die, but it does go missing after falling out of the ring.
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Is someone restrained?
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paintedrocket
In-between rounds, Aran Ryan has to be physically held back by the ref to prevent him from fighting before the bell sounds.
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Is there pedophilia?
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TodoketeKasane
VERY tentative yes. One scene of Super Macho Man's Title Defense cutscene has women who appear to be grown adults fawning over the 17-year-old Mac, with Mac looking visibly uncomfortable. In tue same scene though, Doc his shown holding off those women and trying to get them to back off.
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Are there jokes about sexual assault on men?
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TodoketeKasane
Tentative yes. Bald Bull asks Doc if he's teaching Mac to get spanked, and makes a joke about turning Mac into his errand boy. I don't speak Turkish, so take these as you will
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Is someone beaten up by a bully?
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TodoketeKasane
Beaten up, yes. By a bully, no. It is a boxing game, after all. (Though the characters do taunt Mac between rounds)
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Does a head get squashed?
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Korribory
Not squashed, but Glass Joe's head injury is played as a joke, and defeating him in Title Defense requires the removal of medically-prescribed headgear.
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Is there finger/toe mutilation?
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paintedrocket
In Title Defense mode, knocking off King Hippo's manhole cover will cause it to fall on his foot and he'll hop around and shout in pain. However, it doesn't look like his foot or toes are broken or severely injured.
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Is there cannibalism?
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TodoketeKasane
Not really, but one of Bald Bull's lines translates roughly to "I'm gonna eat you, man!" This is an intimidation tactic, though.
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Is there eye mutilation?
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TodoketeKasane
No eye mutilation, but Aran Ryan's eye can be seen twitching at some points.
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Is there excessive gore?
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TodoketeKasane
No gore specifically, but characters on the select screen will appear bruised and roughed up after being beaten.
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Does someone struggle to breathe?
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TodoketeKasane
The closest would be some opponents making wheezing-like noises when they get punched.
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Does someone become unconscious?
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paintedrocket
Pretty much all the knockout animations shoe the character unconscious, or at least unable to get back up
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Is someone tortured?
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paintedrocket
Unless you count Aran Ryan's cruel pranks and fighting tactics, probably not
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Are any teeth damaged?
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paintedrocket
Sometimes you or an opponent will get a tooth knocked out. It's not very graphic, but you do see the gaps in the teeth on the models afterwards. Some KO or TKO animations will also show a tooth flying out of someone's mouth
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Does someone fall to their death?
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TodoketeKasane
Not to his death, but King Hippo's KO animation shows him falling backwatds out of the ring (a woman can be heard screaming as he falls, though it's left ambiguous as to whether anyone else was actually injured when Hippo fell.)
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Is there shaving/cutting?
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DenkoCat
Von Kaiser uses a hair trimmer to restyle his hair in his Title Defense intro. It's for one still image and it's not shown making contact with skin.
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Is there a hanging?
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DenkoCat
Aran Ryan uses standard rope to make a flail for Title Defense, though the flail is kept as a (poorly hidden) surprise until he uses it in the match.
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Children
Is a minor sexualized?
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nanadaiba
Little Mac is the only minor in the game and isn't sexualized. However, Super Macho Man's Title Defense intro does show Mac being surrounded by fans who appear to be grown women and make Mac uncomfortable. Thankfully, Doc Louis tells them to back off.
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Does a kid die?
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TodoketeKasane
No, but seeing Mac (a 17 year old) practically falling unconsious in his own TKO animation can be unsettling to some.
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Drugs/Alcohol
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Does someone cheat?
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Korribory
Cheating on their spouse, no. Cheating at boxing, however...
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Fear
Are there clowns?
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Korribory
There's Mad Clown from Super Punch Out, but he's not in this installment
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Is there a shower scene?
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paintedrocket
Bald Bull's contender mode slideshow depicts the paparazzi barging in on him while he's bathing, but no nudity is shown
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Are there ghosts?
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DenkoCat
Great Tiger's illusions and practice holograms, but these are not ghosts.
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Are there jump scares?
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Korribory
If you count Bald Bull suddenly appearing from below in his Title Defense cutscene, however this is easily to see coming and played for laughs.
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Gross
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Does someone spit?
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ElaOfMetalRoseGalaxy
Well not exactly But In1 of bear huggers animations You loudly burps and the camera focuses on his mouth And I think the same Be gross to some players you don't like burping jokes I didn't find it that Gross but it's still it is a little gross
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Large-scale Violence
Are there 9/11 depictions?
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TodoketeKasane
Not intended to be reminiscenct of 9/11, but Mr. Sandman is shown pubching a building in a rage so hard, that it completely collapses. The cutscenes aren't animated, so the player only sees the aftermath, but it can still trigger alarm bells for some people.
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Is there a hospital scene?
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nanadaiba
Glass Joe's Title Defense intro shows him in a doctor's office.
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Is a mentally ill person violent?
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paintedrocket
YMMV on whether or not any of the opponents are actually mentally ill, but Aran Ryan and Bald Bull are clearly not very mentally sound individuals and are very violent.
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Does someone die by suicide?
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Does someone suffer from PTSD?
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paintedrocket
A lot of Von Kaiser's behaviors and movements, especially when you first fight him, seem very reminiscent of someone with PTSD.
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Is there misophonia?
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Korribory
Aran Ryan never shuts the hell up, but this game shouldn't cause an issue unless you don't like crowd noises/punching sounds.
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paintedrocket
The characters Aran Ryan and Bald Bull will occasionally punch themselves or slam their heads into something repeatedly between rounds. Aran also encourages Little Mac to keep hitting him because he enjoys it.
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Does someone say "I'll kill myself"?
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Are there anxiety attacks?
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Von Kaiser has a brief episode in his intro animation, which is mostly him breathing heavily with a distressed expression.
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Does someone have an eating disorder?
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TodoketeKasane
No, but Glass Joe is incredibly lightweight for his age (only weighing a few pounds more than the 17 year old Little Mac), and his underweight frame may trigger anxieties or traumas regarding EDs
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Is there a claustrophobic scene?
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paintedrocket
Sometimes characters will get very close to the camera, particularly in some of Aran Ryan's cutscenes. This may trigger claustrophobia.
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Does a baby cry?
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TodoketeKasane
While he's no baby, one of Kaiser's taunts has him asking "Wo bist dur den? (Where are you?)" before weakly peeking out and asking out in a scared voice "Mami?"
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Is there shakey cam?
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paintedrocket
Some KO and TKO animations have the camera shake for dramatic effect.
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Is there obscene language/gestures?
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paintedrocket
If you translate some of Great Tiger and Bald Bull's lines, they are pretty crass.
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Are there flashing lights or images?
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paintedrocket
There are flashing camera lights in the background, particularly when Super Macho Man does his special move. The screen will also flash when Little Mac is knocked down or uses a star punch.
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Paranoia
Is the fourth wall broken?
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paintedrocket
Doc Louis will occasionally speak to the player or reference the real world (such as telling Mac to join Club Nintendo). In a more literal example, one of Aran Ryan's victory animations has him headbutt and shatter the fourth wall.
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Pregnancy
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Prejudice
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Does the black guy die first?
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Korribory
No one dies, so all the black characters are safe by default.
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Are there fat jokes?
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paintedrocket
King Hippo is basically a walking fat joke.
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paintedrocket
No but Aran Ryan does tell Mac "you're pretty like my sister"
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Is there ableist language or behavior?
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Korribory
Von Kaiser shows signs of PTSD, but it is not held against him. Aran Ryan and Bald Bull clearly have some issues going on, but these are played for comedic effect.
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Are there "Man in a dress" jokes?
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paintedrocket
Disco Kid has a lot of effeminate mannerisms that are played for laughs
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Is there hate speech?
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TodoketeKasane
No hate speech, but every opponent is a racial stereotype (Weaking Frenchman, hardass German, Flirty Bullfighter, etc etc). It's worth mentioning that these are meant to be comical and that no harm is meant with them.
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Relationships
Is there a large age gap?
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TodoketeKasane
Not in terms of romace, but Mac is a 17 year old fighting grown adults.
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Sex
Is there sexual content?
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paintedrocket
Technically no, but some people have translated Bald Bull's lines and a few could be seen as inappropriate (Asking Doc if he's teaching Little Mac how to get spanked or saying he's going to make Mac his "errand" boy), so ymmv
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Are there incestuous relationships?
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Sexism
Is a male character ridiculed for crying?
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paintedrocket
Sometimes if Mac loses a fight, Doc will say "don't cry, Mac!" However, Mac is never made fun of for this.
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Spoiler
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Does it have a sad ending?
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paintedrocket
[SPOILER] after Mac's Last Stand, Mac retires from boxing, and the ending cutscene has Doc Louis walking through a museum and reminiscing on his career.
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Violence
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Is there blood/gore?
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Korribory
The worst you'll see in terms of injuries are bandages, bruises, and the occasional tooth gap.
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