Frank Bruno’s Boxing, also known as Frank Bruno’s World Championship Boxing is an unofficial clone of Super Punch-Out!!. The game was released for the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad. Players step into the shoes of British boxer Frank Bruno as he fights through a series of matches in the Elite Video Boxing Association. The aim of the game is simply to become the champion. The game features a mix of characters customized from the Punch-Out!! games and new, unique additions. Let’s dive into the world of Frank Bruno’s Boxing and the cheats available for the game.
Frank Bruno’s Boxing Premise
Frank Bruno’s Boxing is a one-on-one boxing game where players control Frank Bruno in his quest to become the boxing champion. The game’s premise is straightforward: defeat a series of ever-harder opponents to claim the title. Players encounter eight different boxers, each with unique fighting styles and challenges. The game starts with opponents adapted from Super Punch-Out!!, the sequel to 1983 Punch-Out!!. Some of the characters are renamed for this version, and others are new characters that replace the original ones. Players navigate these bouts using different boxing techniques, trying to outmaneuver and overpower each opponent.
The gameplay involves careful timing and precise control of Bruno, requiring players to dodge, block, and deliver punches. Success in the ring depends on reading the opponent’s upcoming moves and responding with effective counters. The game’s challenge increases with each match, testing the player’s skill.
Frank Bruno’s Boxing Characters
In Frank Bruno’s Boxing, players are introduced to a challenging roster of opponents, each boasting distinct fighting styles and unique characteristics. The game features a modified list of challengers from the original Super Punch-Out!! game. These adversaries range from powerful one-punch masters to quick-footed tactical fighters, which requires players to adapt their strategy for each match. Mastering the game is largely about learning to predict the opponents’ moves and counterattacking at an optimal moment. As players progress, they face increasingly complex and skilled opponents, including the likes of powerhouse Andra Puncheredov and tactical mastermind Frenchie France.
Characters
- Frank Bruno: The protagonist of the game, based on a real-world British boxer, Frank Bruno. Bruno is controlled by the player and the aim is to defeat all the consecutive opponents to be crowned the champion.
- Canadian Crusher: A powerful opponent known for his strength. He is the equivalent of Bear Hugger in Super Punch-Out!!. The Lumberjack Song by Monty Python plays before his fight.
- Fling Long Chop: A nimble fighter with quick moves, modified from the original game’s Dragon Chan with the same abilities. This martial arts practitioner of No-Can-Do is the second opponent in Bruno’s way to the championship.
- Andra Puncheredov: The third opponent is a formidable Soviet Russian boxer with strong one-punch power. He is known in Super Punch-Out!! as Soda Popinski.
- Tribal Trouble: A unique character to Frank Bruno’s Boxing, not found in the predecessor. This Swazi boxer brings a unique fighting style with moves like a double first strike.
- Frenchie France: This French national is the fifth boxer in the game and has distinct moves like the windmill with his right arm.
- Ravioli Mafiosi: A challenging opponent with a mix of speed and power. The fighter’s name is based on the similar food-related Pizza Pasta from the original Punch-Out games.
- Antipodean Andy: The second-to-last opponent of Bruno is Antipodean Andy, an Aboriginal Australian boxer. He offers both speed and power and can KO Bruno with a quick succession of strikes.
- Peter Perfect: The reigning champion and the final challenge of the game, testing all of the player’s skills. He only appears in Frank Bruno’s Boxing. By defeating Peter Perfect, Bruno is crowned as the champion. Based on Super Macho Man of Super Punch-Out!!.
Games in the Series
Frank Bruno’s Boxing is part of the boxing game genre, drawing inspiration from and building upon the foundation of the well-known Punch-Out series. While it doesn’t form a series on its own, it is an unofficial member of the Punch-Out family of games. In addition to the original Punch-Out titles, a remake of the first title and a special edition were made for the Nintendo Wii.
- Punch-Out!! (1983)
- Super Punch-Out!! (1984)
- Frank Bruno’s Boxing (1985)
- Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! (1987)
- Punch-Out!! (2009)
- Doc Louis’s Punch-Out!! (2009)
Frank Bruno’s Boxing Cheats
The game has very limited cheat options. Frank Bruno’s Boxing doesn’t feature a traditional cheat code system, although depending on the platform, there is one way to better your chances of success.
Name Cheat
A simple choice of name can make Bruno more powerful. Enter ABC as the name of your boxer, and it might give it superpowers, depending on the platform.
FAQ
What is the main goal in Frank Bruno’s Boxing?
The objective is to defeat all opponents in order from the Canadian Crusher all the way to the champion, Peter Perfect, and become the reigning champion in the Elite Video Boxing Association.
How many opponents are in Frank Bruno’s Boxing?
There are eight opponents, each with unique fighting styles and signature moves.
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