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Tag: Punch-Out!!

The dodge system in The Callisto Protocol is highly reminiscent of Nintendo Mike Tysons Punch-Out, except that it does not commit enough in the end due to long-range combat prevalence.
Opinion

The Callisto Protocol Is Almost an Excellent Zombie Punch-Out!!

One of the most divisive elements of the new sci-fi survival horror game The Callisto Protocol is its unusual approach to dodging. While ...
By Jacob LindenDecember 24, 2022
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Unto the End Sends a Father on a Bloody Odyssey Infused with a Skill-Based Combat System

Sara Kitamura said there are three main inspirations for sidescrolling combat adventure Unto the End: Dark Souls, Punch-Out!!, and the entire country of ...
By Patrick LeeNovember 15, 2019
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