Knockout Kings is a video game developed by American studio Press Start and published by EA Sports for the PlayStation.
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| Developer(s) | Press Start |
| Publisher(s) | EA Sports |
| Series | Knockout Kings |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation |
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| Genre(s) | Sports, fighting |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editKnockout Kings features 38 professional boxers with motion capture animation.[2] The game also had exclusive rights for boxers Muhammad Ali, Evander Holyfield, Sugar Ray Leonard and Oscar De La Hoya.[3][4]
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 69%[5] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 7.125/10[6][a] |
| EP Daily | 5.5/10[7] |
| Game Informer | 6/10[8] |
| GameRevolution | B−[9] |
| GameSpot | 7.7/10[10] |
| IGN | 7.3/10[11] |
| Mega Fun | 76%[12] |
| Next Generation |   [2] |
| Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine |  [13] |
| PlayStation: The Official Magazine | [14] |
| The Cincinnati Enquirer | [15] |
The game received average reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[5] Next Generation said, "Ultimately, the game tries very hard to capture the authenticity of the sport, and it is noteworthy that it is the first to present multiple weight classes. It seems fitting the only boxer EA didn't license for Knockout Kings (other than [Mike] Tyson) was Marlon Brando's character from the film On the Waterfront. Like Brando's character, this game 'could've been a contender.'"[2] GamePro, however, said, "An exciting, fun, and competitive game, Knockout Kings will have you out of your seat cheering and talking smack – even during one-player bouts. Buying the game's not only cheaper than most boxing pay-per-views, but a lot more entertaining."[16][b]
Notes
edit- ^ Four critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the game each a score of 8/10, 7/10, 5/10, and 8.5/10.
- ^ GamePro gave the game two 5/5 scores for graphics and fun factor, 4/5 for sound, and 4.5/5 for control.
References
edit- ^ GameSpot staff (November 24, 1998). "Knocking Out a Collectible". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on January 16, 2000. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Knockout Kings". Next Generation. No. 49. Imagine Media. January 1999. p. 105. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ "Electronic Arts Announces New Knockout Kings Boxing Franchise". EA Sports. May 28, 1998. Archived from the original on January 29, 2000.
- ^ Ryan MacDonald (June 5, 1998). "Knock Out Lineup". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on October 14, 2000. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ a b "Knockout Kings for PlayStation". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 27, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ Dean Hager; John Ricciardi; John Davison; Ken "Sushi-X" Williams (January 1999). "Knockout Kings" (PDF). Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 114. Ziff Davis. p. 226. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ Jules Grant (December 31, 1998). "Knockout Kings". The Electric Playground. Greedy Productions Ltd. Archived from the original on July 16, 2003. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ "Knockout Kings". Game Informer. No. 69. FuncoLand. January 1999. p. 73.
- ^ Dr. Moo (December 1998). "Knockout Kings Review". GameRevolution. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on October 1, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ Ryan MacDonald (December 1, 1998). "Knockout Kings Review". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on January 4, 2005. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ Craig Harris (December 3, 1998). "Knockout Kings". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on August 22, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ Mario (February 1999). "Box Champions" (PDF). Mega Fun (in German). No. 2/99. Computec. p. 66. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ Kraig Kujawa (January 1999). "Knockout Kings". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Vol. 2, no. 4. Ziff Davis. p. 98. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ "Knockout Kings". PSM. No. 17. Imagine Media. January 1999. p. 47. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ James Bottorff (1998). "'Knockout Kings' survives count". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Gannett Company. Archived from the original on October 18, 1999. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ Johnny Ballgame (January 1999). "Undisputed Champ Delivers Knockout Excitement!" (PDF). GamePro. No. 124. IDG. p. 144. Retrieved August 31, 2023.