Election Year Knockout

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Election Year Knockout is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by ExceptioNULL Games and was released on July 2, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

A Political Punch Out Style President Boxing Debate

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,201 reviews

humor99 positive mentions

monetization46 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and humorous take on boxing, reminiscent of classic Punch-Out gameplay.
Controls are easy to learn, and the graphics are well done, making for an enjoyable experience.
The variety of characters and their unique fighting styles add depth and replayability to the game.

The game features too many ads, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
Some fights, particularly against certain characters, are overly difficult and may require excessive retries.
The controls can be unresponsive at times, leading to accidental punches instead of dodges.

humor
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its clever political satire and hilarious character designs reminiscent of classic titles like "Punch-Out." Many reviews note the game's ability to entertain across political lines, featuring witty dialogue and amusing ad breaks that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game is described as a fun and engaging way to relieve stress while enjoying a good laugh.
- “Overall this is a very fun game that I would recommend to anyone looking for a challenge, some funny dialogue, and great replayability.”
- “The amount of style that oozes out of this game is amazing, from the hilarious characters and animations to some very smart jokes, e.g. the ad breaks.”
- “Fantastic game with witty and light-hearted political humor!”
monetization
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While some appreciate the humorous integration of ads and find them manageable, many others criticize the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly before and after fights, leading to frustration and a desire for a more balanced approach. Several players noted that while the option to pay for an ad-free experience exists, the number of ads in the free version can detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Free to play, unless you want no ads, which is a measly $4.99 and well worth that price.”
- “Pre and post fight every fight is a bit much... your application was in my device for less than 20 minutes and I experienced enough ads to remove your software. I understand $3 removed them... however you wouldn't drive off as many prospective subscribers as you do with the amount of ads that you have in the free version of the game... $3 shouldn't be needed just to try your app.”
- “Forced ads and no way to bypass them without paying totally ruins the experience.”
- “Good game but it gets too hard very quickly and becomes annoying and not even fun to play, and not only that, the game stuffs you with ads and in-game purchases; there aren't enough difficulty levels.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
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The gameplay is widely praised for its smooth controls, engaging mechanics, and a fresh take on the classic punch-out style, reminiscent of Nintendo's iconic series. Players appreciate the variety of opponents and fight mechanics, which provide a satisfying challenge, though some note the game is relatively short. Overall, the combination of humor, art style, and fluid gameplay contributes to a fun and enjoyable experience, despite minor frustrations with ads.
- “Excellent gameplay; they mastered the feel of a punch-out style game while making it feel fresh.”
- “The fighting mechanics are smooth and easy to learn, and some of my gripes with the original series (namely, only being three rounds) are actually addressed and fixed.”
- “The best punch-out inspired game I have ever played, very good gameplay, smooth graphics, and challenging fights!”
- “The only reason it got two stars was gameplay.”
- “Bland....uninspired gameplay.”
- “It has no subway surfers gameplay.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
25%
11%
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their quality, unique art style, and humor, contributing to an engaging overall experience. Players appreciate the smooth visuals and cartoonish design, which enhance the gameplay and make it stand out. While some mention minor control issues, the overall sentiment is that the graphics significantly elevate the game's appeal.
- “Great graphics, great artwork, full of humor and heart.”
- “The best punch out inspired game I have ever played, very good gameplay, smooth graphics, and challenging fights!”
- “The gameplay is clean and the graphics are sharp.”
- “The boxing style and the graphics are just marvelous.”
- “Well-made art style.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The game's story is highly praised for its engaging and humorous narrative, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the combination of challenging matches and a captivating storyline, making it a standout title with excellent graphics and controls. Overall, the story contributes significantly to the game's appeal as a fun and entertaining adventure.
- “I love how the matches are challenging; it feels like a big adventure to play in campaign, and I love the style and storyline.”
- “Excellent storyline, easy controls, and such fun and funny gameplay... stands out from the rest of the crowd because of concept and graphics.”
- “The story is hilarious and it's overall a good time killer.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in this game is praised for its engaging customization options, allowing players to create and personalize their own characters, which enhances the overall experience. Fans of the Punch Out series will particularly appreciate this aspect, as it adds depth and uniqueness to gameplay while maintaining easy controls and a straightforward design.
- “For Punch-Out fans, I can really recommend this game. It has great character development, and customizing your own character makes it feel unique. If you haven't tried it, you should—it's very cool to see.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game demonstrates strong stability, with easy-to-understand controls and smooth performance. Additionally, the presence of well-integrated ads has been positively noted, contributing to a seamless experience.
- “Controls are easy to understand, runs great, and even the ads were good.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game highly replayable, citing its engaging challenges and humorous dialogue as key factors that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Overall, this is a very fun game that I would recommend to anyone looking for a challenge, some funny dialogue, and great replayability.”

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Election Year Knockout is a casual sport game.

Election Year Knockout is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Windows and others.

Election Year Knockout was released on July 2, 2020.

Election Year Knockout was developed by ExceptioNULL Games.

Election Year Knockout has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its monetization.

Election Year Knockout is a single player game.

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