VanillaBeast: Retro Knock-Out! (2023)

- Developer
- Vanilla Gaming Company
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Sports
- Rating
- 3.6 of 5, 59 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.7 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
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The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A deliberately tough retro boxing parody that puts players through hard gameplay and jokes while offering a sense of old-school accomplishment.
challengingretro styleparodicdemandinghand-drawnpunishingnostalgicold-school
What players say
Players compare it to Mike Tyson's Punch-Out, but find it significantly harder. Many complain about hit windows that are too small, delayed controls, and a stamina mechanic that drains health on every action. There is also a lot of story and adult content between fights. Players split on whether the challenge is rewarding or just frustrating.
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