Election Year Knockout
- July 2, 2020
- ExceptioNULL Games
Get on SteamIn the chaotic political climate of Election Year Knockout, box your way to the White House and defeat an array of humorous political parody figures. Customize your fighter's appearance and battle your way through unique opponents, exploiting their strengths and weaknesses. Prepare to laugh at the witty political jokes and hilarious cut scenes throughout the game, making it an unforgettable boxing experience.
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Reviews
- The game is a fun and challenging experience, reminiscent of classic Punch-Out!! gameplay with a humorous political twist.
- Each opponent has unique gimmicks and attack patterns, making the fights engaging and satisfying to win.
- The writing and humor are well-executed, providing a lighthearted take on US politics that many players find enjoyable.
- The controls can be frustrating, with some players experiencing input delays and issues with timing during fights.
- The game feels incomplete at times, with a limited roster of characters and some fights lacking depth compared to the original Punch-Out!! series.
- Some players find the difficulty spikes too steep, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment, especially in later fights.
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring hilarious jokes, funny cutscenes, and clever parodies of U.S. politicians that resonate well with players familiar with current events. Many users found it genuinely funny, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
“I've played a similar punch-out flash game too long ago, but this game stands out with political figures, hilarious jokes, and funny cutscenes.”
“Still, a great game, and it made me laugh quite a few times.”
“A really fun punch-out style game, featuring funny parodies of US politicians (Crenshaw being one of my favorites and you'll see why).”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for being exceptionally fun, compensating for any shortcomings in graphics, while also being described as visually stunning in its main aspects.
“What it lacks in graphics, it makes up for in fun gameplay.”
“But for the most part, the main gameplay is just gorgeous.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story offers an intriguing twist on traditional boxing games, engaging players with its unique narrative. However, it lacks full development, leading to potential frustration for completionists due to unclear mission objectives.
“The story is interesting and offers a great spin on the classic boxing games you normally see.”
“The story feels incomplete, leaving players frustrated when certain missions don't register as completed, and it's unclear why.”
“The narrative lacks depth, making it difficult to connect with the characters or understand their motivations.”
“There are too many plot holes that detract from the overall experience, leaving players confused about the storyline.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability through its challenging fighter-specific tasks, with ten unique challenges per character that provide a satisfying sense of achievement upon completion. Even if players find the game becomes repetitive, the variety of challenges ensures continued engagement.
“The challenges in each fight help boost the game's replayability; there are 10 for every fighter in the game (5 for normal and 5 for expert), and they can be tough to figure out, but extremely satisfying once you've completed them all.”
“Even if this game gets old, it has replay value.”
“Even if this game gets old, it has replay value in it.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the graphics may not be the strongest aspect of the game, players find that the engaging and enjoyable gameplay compensates for this shortcoming.
“The graphics are outdated and feel like they belong to a previous generation.”
“Character models look bland and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The environments are poorly designed, with textures that are low resolution and unappealing.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, providing a smooth experience without performance issues, which is often a concern for PC ports of mobile games. Players appreciate the challenging gameplay and the accurate representation of the source material.
“The optimization is a mess; the game frequently drops frames and stutters during crucial moments.”
“I can't believe how poorly optimized this game is. It crashes constantly and makes it unplayable.”
“The loading times are unbearable, and the game often freezes, making it frustrating to enjoy.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, complementing its fun, punch-out inspired gameplay and solid writing.
“Very fun punch-out inspired game with solid writing and pretty good music.”
