Graphics: The sprites and the animations are all very charming and colorful, but ultimately there is very little variation. The facial expressions are funny and overall this is a goofy look that works for such an obscure title.
Sound: The sound is very simple. You have a few music tracks and the sound effects of the punch’s, police sirens and celebration. Nothing special, but we can’t say it is bad either.
Control: The control is rough. Even though you only have two punches, a light and heavy punch, the response time is very delayed. You can figure out this delay but it is still frustrating while trying to pummel your opponent.
Gameplay: The purpose of the game is to knock the other player into a sewer manhole. There is a 99-second time limit, and the player has a set limit of stamina (200 hit points).
Each punch costs the player 1 HP. Also, flower pots are occasionally dropped from windows, which will cost a fighter 5 HP and daze the fighter if they hit. When a player is knocked off the pavement, they advance to the next street. After every third fight, the opponent is knocked into a manhole, then the player has a brief celebration where a lady throws confetti from a window. The goal of the game is to reach the rank of Champion. Every three fights won, the player gets a specific symbol on the lower right corner; after five symbols are earned, they go to the next set of symbols. In addition, a police car may pass by the fighting at any point in the fight which causes the players to return to their starting positions. If the timer runs out, the police will arrest the player closest to being knocked off of the pavement, meaning it is a default win for the other player for that round.
Originality: This is definitely and original idea, never had I heard of a game where the goal was to knock someone into a sewer manhole.
Replayability: The only replayability is the multiplayer. But the repetitive nature of the gameplay will have you bored within 10 minutes.
Overall: Overall we like the look of this game and it can be fun in short spurts. If you can find it for under $5 it may be worth it as a time waster.
Beer Pairing: When it comes to beer pairing I decided to go with the Yards Brawler Champion Ale. The goofy can design and the way the two are squaring up reminds me of this game. Plus it is only 4.2% so you can easily go through a 6 pack with a bud.
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