KNOCKOUT KINGS 2000 : OFFICIAL STRATEGY GUIDE PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Prima Development | 96 pages | 01 Oct 1999 | Prima Publishing,U.S. | 9780761522881 | English | Rocklin, United States Knockout Kings 2000 : Official Strategy Guide PDF Book Know a code that I don't? Watch out for his awesome right cross and uppercut. Introduction 2. The problem is that signature punches, usually a combination of some sort, are difficult to land and they take off a nice piece of your fighter's health. Other FAQs I. When more accurate information or covers are obtained, the entry will be updated adding the missing information. Console Bios Used. It's only the second year for this franchise, but keep in mind that it's made great strides. The punches thump and thud appropriately and they guys grunt and whimper when those punches do land. Knockout Kings sacrifices too much strategy for the sake of keeping the action hot. Vargas chopped down a slid, hard- nosed veteran to claim the title. He tried to win the Light Heavyweight title in '52, but after dominating most of the fight, he wilted from exhaustion in the 14th, the only time he was stopped. Use the HTML below. Most other fighters are floating somewhere between the extremes, so the only extra powers they'll have will come from your admiration of them Graphics It seems strange that this game plays with basically the same two fighters in the same ring in front of the same crowd, but it will still suddenly slowdown to an unbearable speed. No part of this document may be copied or used in any form of media withthout the express written consent of Jim Chamberlin. In the game's "slugfest" mode, fighters can knock each other out at any given moment of the fight, or suffer 6 or 7 knockdowns and still last for the whole fight. He has an amazing ability to adapt to different dtyles, and he can vary his punches. Middleweights 5. We took lightweight Angel Manfredy against Evander Holyfield on the hardest difficulty and took a savage beating for three rounds. Go get it and see for yourself. Keep a lookout for his right hand. Serial Number s. Now of course Evander's 80 pound weight advantage means he's more powerful but we still should've had a better payoff for using strategy to effectively out punch a clearly superior fighter. PlayStation , Nintendo You'll be sticking with them until your career ends, so choose wisely! WW : If you haven't learned to block by the time you fight the tenth best guy in your weight class, say goodnight papi. PlayStation , Game Boy Color. I shouldn't have bought you!!! Proper credit is a must. He has problems with finesse boxers who move well. Nuff said! In last year's version, you could essentially ignore factors like speed, chin and heart, concentrating solely on power. Hold down block, watch what hand he hits with and move in the opposite direction. Knockout Kings 2000 : Official Strategy Guide Writer The crowd seems to be the same flat complacent one from every other EA Sports videogame. He has a super jab and is exceptionally adaptable. Classic Fights 8. Sure, it has a few minor holes in gameplay, but nothing's perfect -- not even the vivacious Catherine Zeta Jones, though she appears flawless every time I see her. He will automaticlly try to hit you with the other hand, he will keep on trying to hit you with the opposite hand. All rights reserved. His move to Super Featherweight meant more success, winning a title in that division in ' He bunches his punches and is an excellent in-fight, meaning he fights well very close to his opponent. User Reviews. Views View Edit Edit source History. If you haven't learned to block by the time you fight the tenth best guy in your weight class, say goodnight papi. Stamina Meter - The stamina meter records your current level of stamina. Set the fighter's weight to "" maximum and press X to go to the second fighter attributes screen. Have you played Knockout Kings ? He also had good skills, but failed against some of the best heavyweights in the late- s and early- s. Browse our picks. Check out which stat he is low in, and use that advantage. Gameplay Options in this game are similar to its predecessor, including exhibitions, slugfests and career mode. He adopted the name Ray Robinson when he subbed for him during an amateur fight. Black Ops Entertainment. Go get it and see for yourself. Power Meter - The power meter records your landed punches. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The type of punches furing a flurry depends on whether your fighter is a "slugger" or a "boxer". Knockout Kings 2000 : Official Strategy Guide Reviews Knockout Kings Their series carried on into '75, concluding with "The Thrilla in Manilla," when Frazier was unable to answer the bell for the 15th round. Check out what we'll be watching in Ever dreamed of fighting in the "Thrilla in Manilla? You know that eventually he'll be done and then you can continue to stand there and beat on him. The round card girls are painful. Every successful punch landed raises your power meter, found directly under the health bar. If there are any flaws, he can sometimes lose concentration in the ring and leave openings. The great variety of punches EA Sports incorporated so well is almost wasted because you only need to master a few to be successful. Animated Violence. Bad joke, I know. Some of the greatest matches of all time are playable, with no set outcomes. However, Duran is most dangerous as a banger. Serial Number s. Try and smother Pena with jabs and don't let him get his timing down. Unauthorized use of any information herein is a direct violation of Copyright Law, and legal action will be taken. He stepped up to fight at Featherweight for the United States Olympic trials. When low, punches become less effecive, and your boxer slows down. His left hook can do some damage as well. He had a record as an amateur, and was ranked number two pound- for- pound by the United States Amateur Boxing Organization entering the '96 games. Yes No Hide. Try to use them often to cut your foe's face and to deal more damage. He is a tough boxer, but isn't a huge puncher. Press the triangle and square buttons simultaneously, and your boxer will throw the unblockable punch, usually an uppercut. He is most noted for his rematch with Roberto Duran in , a fight that avenged his first career loss. Norton lost a round split decision to Ali later that year. Thunder Punch - A wind- up cross to the head. There is no telling what would have resulted if the two met while Chavez was still in his prime in the mids to the early s. Sports , fighting. He also possesses one of the quickest and deadliest jabs in the business. We have no easter eggs for Knockout Kings yet. Knockout Kings 2000 : Official Strategy Guide Read Online Another strength is Hagler's ability to fight with left handed or roght handed. Audio Plugin. In a way, you can go back and rewrite history. Animated Violence. It's good practice, but if you want to throw practicality out the window, try the slugfest. The spindly McGuigan captured the heart of Ireland with his gutsy approach to the sweet science. His track "In the Game" is featured in the opening montage and can also be heard during some training sequences. The animations are actually very well done and the punches all look unique and precise. The lack of arcade play is going to turn off a lot of potential fans. He has an amazing ability to adapt to different dtyles, and he can vary his punches. He is also one of the best conditional heavyweights, able to go into the later rounds against some of the better heavyweights of today. You and an opponent, either human or computer controlled, going at it with whatever rules you set up for the fight and no referees. It's still not as good as wrestling games like WWF Attitude, which lets you personalize brawlers all the way down to their shades and tattoos, but it's getting there. Media Disc ID. This can get a little confusing if you start switching between right handed and southpaw fighters. The problem is that signature punches, usually a combination of some sort, are difficult to land and they take off a nice piece of your fighter's health. Image Size Image Format Used. Dempsey came from a poor, large family. Tua likes to stick with his hook. Championship bouts can last only up to 10 rounds and not for 12 as in real life or 15 as in the past. Bad joke, I know. When the meter is full, you'll see a flashing glove, which means you're ready to deliver a knockout blow. The opponent will often spin around in a daze or even do an unconscious backflip on his way to the canvas. Spinks fought his last bout in , finally retiring. The crowd seems to be the same flat complacent one from every other EA Sports videogame. Electronic Arts. Metacritic Reviews. Rate This. We're talking about when we're trying to move away from the opponent while throwing jabs and all of a sudden it chops up nearly to the point of stopping. The C-buttons correspond to one of four "signature punches" that each fighter has.