'Super KO Boxing 2' is A Knock Out
posted by Big Albie on October 1st, 2009 5:28 AM EDT in $4.99, 4 stars, Reviews, Sports, iPhone games, iPod touch games
Glu Mobile's latest release Super K.O. Boxing 2 is a terrific new game that is as intense as it is fun. With its vibrantly colored cartoon animations, Super K.O. Boxing 2 delivers the heavy hitting gameplay that many have been waiting for.
The objective is to win the title belt, but don’t let the cartoon visuals fool you. This is both an exercise in entertainment and futility as you take on 12 unique and eccentric boxers on your climb up the heavyweight ladder. As the K.O. Kid, you’ll need to conquer and win your way through each of the 3 circuits. Win every bout in a circuit to earn a belt and unlock the next circuit to take on a new cast of characters.
Super K.O. Boxing 2 has 3 modes play: Circuit is the story mode where you face the most fearsome and crazy boxers on your way to the world title. Versus mode consists of fights with previously defeated boxers. Finally, Challenge mode unlocks after winning your first circuit and presents specific objectives for winning a bout. Circuit mode is where you will spend most of your time, and you’ll need to show progress here before the other modes are unlocked. Each fight lasts 3 rounds each 3 minutes in length. Aside from the funny physical appearance of the boxers, each has unique attributes and powers that make them formidable opponents.
For example, 15 Cent is a bling-wearing, high strung boxer who can disorient you with his smile, while Chief will counterpunch you relentlessly every time you take a swing. I can’t overstate the humor in Super K.O. Boxing 2. From the strange poses and dances of opponents to the funny text dialogue exchanged between opponents in between rounds, Glu Mobile has done a solid job.
Super K.O. Boxing 2 also seems to get the controls right with two basic control options — Touch Pad and Touch Regions. Unfortunately, in-game documentation is practically non-existant so it may require some trial, error and frustration to get comfortable. Using the touch pad, throwing punches consists of tapping dual buttons to throw left/right punches. Meanwhile, touch regions allows you to tap specific parts on your opponent to throw the corresponding punch. One small hitch with touch regions is that your finger will block part of the screen which can hinder the ability to block and dodge punches in some cases.
The different types of punches that can be thrown are nicely incorporated so it becomes second nature for the player. Body shots, upper cuts and combinations are all possible in this game and require timing and practice. Most notably, hooks can be thrown through a combination of dodging and swinging at an opponent’s head.
In addition, you have other weapons at your fingertips. Part of your task will be avoiding and dodging punches. The more you’re able to dodge punches and land your own will charge up your Super Punch Energy. This is tracked in the bottom right corner, and once fully charged, you can throw a Mega Punch that will floor your opponent if landed properly. Of course, you don’t need to wait until it’s full charged to use it… it just won’t be as strong. Both you and your opponent have the ability to taunt each other, and this will also build up Super Punch Energy. Of course, you’re more vulnerable in the middle of a taunt.
The gameplay is fast paced and intense, and the AI is well balanced. Both K.O. Kid and the opponent have health gauges that recharge slightly after a knockdown. The initial fights with Big Gip and 15 Cent are relatively easy, but they ratchet up significantly as opposing boxers become adept at dodging, blocking and more importantly, going on the offensive. Challenge mode is even more difficult since you’ll be limited in what you can do within a short period of time. For example, one challenge involves knocking out an opponent in one round without using Dizzying Combos and avoids being hit even once to win. The game can also be frustrating because often after you’ve knocked down an opponent, they get up with a fully charged health gauge. This is where you will either persevere or get pummeled.
All in all, Super K.O. Boxing 2 combines great cartoon visuals with some intense gameplay. I would say that the attitude and personality the devs infused into the game shine though. This is one of those games that delivers the thrill of victory with the agony of defeat all in one well-designed package.
App Store Link: Super KO Boxing 2, $4.99
TouchArcade Rating:
awesome game
must buy 4 me DL now………………lol
Nice Review, terrific game.
Damn- can't get past 15 Cent! And it keeps telling me how to hook, even though I keep doing it!! That's annoying! Other than that- great game.
IT'S A AWSOME GAME + YOU COULD BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOUR ANGER AND LOSE YOUR ANGER AWAY!!!
Enthusiastic review! Sounds like we have a pro quality spiritual successor to Punch Out.
CAN SOME ONE PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO BEAT THE BIGGER GIP IN SECOND CIRCUIT AFTER BEATING 15 CENT, CHEIF AND VOO DUDE?
IT'S FRUSTRATING……..I THOUGHT I BEAT HIM IN CIRCUIT ONE…..
Looks like a nice punch out clone. It also looks like more fun than Touch KO, which (while it has (had?) a lot of potential) was very disappointing. I'll give this game a go when I have some free time.
15 cent is a bad ass!
aw man. looks like the playability is great.. but i REALLY don't like the character designs/ concepts. these are cheap throwaway ideas, really. i mean, the art is good, but the ideas lack any real personality or charm, unlike those in the original punch out, who were filled with character and subtlety. that is what is lacking here really, subtlety.
i guess character design with soul is an art few have mastered. ….
The Punch-out characters were simply a menagerie of stereotypes.
… oh shut up, will you?
No, he has a point. This characters weren't subtle in anyway. They were 1 dimensional. I have no idea where the idea that they had soul come from— except that they might carry with them some sense of nostalgia for some people. But any decent game can do that given enough time.
How do you KO 15 CENT ???
I always Lightning KO him but it doesn't seem to count for the achievements and it's my last one. This is driving me nuts.
Thanks.
That was really bad, other than that a very good game.
Does the KO stand for 'knock-off'?
Yawn…
Why are people so lame? I can't wait till interweb sniping/trolling gets out of vogue, so we can get back to semi-intelligent comments.
Game looks AWESOME! And for less than the cost of your average lunch!
Says the lame person who uses a tired and irrelevant comment comparing the price of a game to something that isn't a game
Lol. How is my statement trolling? It is a fun way of making the obviously valid point that this looks like it is trying to clone Punch Out in almost every sense.
If you need to cry about it, call your mom and complain that someone's expressing their opinion on the Internet.
And I say, WHO CARES GrayDawn! Do you think everyone is too stupid to see it's a clone and you must point it out? I take it you're the type of person who is loyal to name brands. Now THAT'S lame!
Ok, why do those like you and Stormchild feel so much hostility? I am lighthearted, you guys are RAWR.
you want subtlety in games??? well ok..well im sure theres plenty of subtle "push the blocks around" games on the app store made just for you. I think the vast majority of people would say subtlety is lame..that game looks great! and im going to buy it right now because its NOT SUBTLE
I don't think you understand the word subtle.
Stormchild, you're the one crying. I was just making a joke. Some of you guys need to take some major chill-pills.
"chief" is a real pain! how can i defeat him???? the game is just gr8!!!
Spoilers for beating the chief:
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Round 1:
You need to wait for him to attack then dodge right then dodge left. That will put Chief into a stun animation. Punch him in the face.
The more damage you do to chief you have to dodge more and more times. Just keep dodging right and left to the rhythm of his punches and lay him out once you see his shock animation.
After knocking him down once, you'll need to taunt him (touch the KO Kid) to make him start his punch animation. Then it's back to the dodge right and left until you see the shock animation. Fortunately you gain Super Punch power for taunting and you can blast him with some good punches to make the 2nd and 3rd knockdown go quicker.
Now if only I know how to be the zombie guy…
That actually sounds really boring. Can you counter punch in this game like you can in Super Punch Out!! That game had knockouts in under 13secs for EVERY fighter if you were a master with the strategy. But if you can't counter punch in this game I'm not going to bother.
There are strats for getting dizzies which can allow you to really own up on the opponents. Maybe not 13 seconds but pretty fast. Trust me, once you get about halfway in, you are going to be losing a lot until you get enough skill to time things right. And that's coming from a guy who was able to beat Rick Bruiser in about 50 seconds on Super Punch Out.
I'm enjoying it thoroughly!
instantly one of my favorite games on the app store!
I just passed 15 cent – so far the game is great, but too easy. Hope it will get harder soon.
have you beat voo dude yet? i get close but dang he's hard
the characters look like they would be used to advertise some kind of "EXTREEEEM CANDY!!!!" range. or icypoles or something. SUGGGGGAAARRRR!!! visualise them on cardboard cutouts in a 7eleven and you'll see what i mean. seriously, this is cheap design i tells ya. nice finish, but lame as concepts.
i think it's a shame because the game play looks very good. i just can't look at those dumb characters, so i can't buy the game even if i am in need of a good toon boxing game.
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Good game in general but difficulty curve needs refining. Up to chief is pointlessly easy then chief is a considerable amount harder.
Does anyone know how to beat el diablo the second time? i can't figure out how to put him down. does anyone know of a site for the strats for each fighter? Thanks in advance.
to beat el diablo you have to dodge untill your super punch will be maximuma and then just press it and wait untill he will be shaking then screen will flash and then reliase
Private,
El diablo blocks all my super punches…even the fully charged ones…When do you super punch him?
I hold down the * button yet he blocks all my fully fully charged cuper punches…
Can somebody help me, im struggling to knock king tub out, he just keeps refilling his life bar neer the end with a bit of health!
you have to wait untill he gets dizzy to knock him down
how to beat the cage man in super knock out 2?
I'm struggling to knock the cave man he is so strong can't cacth him with my punches,
Can anyone tell me how to fight Shogun I,m struggling. Thanks.
To defeat Shogun all u simply do david is when he does his little combo when his gloves glow and he starts punching you, you simply dodge them, then when he stops punching you while his gloves are still glowing and u can see his face from the glowing light on his gloves thats when you punch him
I love this game! Awesome graphics, great game play, all around bad ass. My only problem is beating 15 Cent. What are you supose to do when he does that super move? I get close to getting a TKO in the first round but I'm always a couple seconds too late. Please help, I'm sick of getting bitch slapped by 15 Cent.
does anyone know how to defeat grogul
To de feat grogul u have to block his punch first then wait 4 his straight hook just dodge lt and rt if he start with right hook it will be single hook, if he start with lt hook it will be double hook. Dodve the hook wait for him to raise his hand and punch him. If u defeat him for second time he will grow big, u cant defeat him, all u have todo is block 2 time for x punch and then dodge lt and rt. He will die by himself for a while u have to wait and survive at that time
DANG!!! I can't beat cheif!!!
Loving this game…hard. Trying to beat Voo Dude. Please help!
This game is great, finished it. Doing the challenges and also replaying the opponents in versus mode. First 2 belts have completed with lightning KOs and done all 2 belts of challenges too.
how do u defeat el diablo? i tried everything, i can dodge all his attack, but cant know him down, his life is increasing when he is about to knock down, help please.
to defeat king tub, just make him dizzy, then punch him 2 stomach, 2 head, 1 stomach, 1 head, 1 stomach again, 1 head again. then he's down.
how do u defeat tha shogun? I cant hit him after he starts glowing.
Tha Shogun's light mode attacks will consist of either three hooks (one hook, a slight delay, then two quick hooks) or a jab followed by a hook. Block the first punch to tell the attack, then dodge accordingly. If it's the hooks, then you can block them, but if it's the other attack, you have to dodge the hook. When he turns out the lights, he'll throw a right, left, and right without breaking like the first fight. Dodge all three punches to get him to flash his face, then throw a hook from the opposite side of his face. If you didn't get hit, then you win by lightning KO. If not, then you have to TKO him to win in round 1. His attacks only change after two knockdowns. In dark mode, he'll switch to double uppercuts, which you can dodge to either side, followed by a left hook, which you dodge to your right, then a quick right, dodging to your left to avoid. He'll show his face, then you give him the proper hook and combo until he falls for the third time for TKO.
To all SKOB 2 players, the game has been updated. You now have a new Exhibition mode with a new opponent: Baby Face, record of 20-10 (5 KO). And I have the winning strategy. The key is that you have two different sets of attacks, and the tell between which set to avoid is in the pacifier. He always starts with the pacifier, so when he pounds his fists together, wait a moment, then dodge the double-hammer punch. Wait another split-second, then jab-combo. Don't ever throw a punch to his face or he'll block, then hug you and make you lose health until you shake your iPod/iPhone enough to break free. When he loses the pacifier, then he throws a right hook. Block it, then wait for him to drool before throwing the combo. After one knockdown, his pacified attacks remain the same, but he adds on to when he doesn't have it. He throws a left hook, then a right hook, then a left jab. Block the hooks and then dodge or block the jab, wait for him to drool, then combo. After two knockdowns, his open-mouth attacks change. He throws a jab, two hooks, and a jab. Again, wait for him to drool before you punch. If done right, you should be able to TKO in the first round.
P.S. After 2 knockdowns, Baby Face throws in a spinning attack. Block every punch; press and hold the block button immediately after he breaks it. If you get hit once, then you'll take every punch from then until the attack ends and his face turns green. And no matter what, BF usually sticks to one combo for four or five attacks.
Gaston, to knock down El Diablo, you must build your super meter to x3. When you do, wait for an opening, hit him once, then hold down the super button. El Diablo will cringe in fear, but you must wait until the screen flashes white, then release. If he hasn't built up too much health, he'll go down. Repeat until you get a TKO.
I can't win over GroGull or what his name is! His so annoying! I know that i will punch him when he is taunting but then he drinks the epic walter and turn in to a purple monster! How the crap can i win over him?! Please someone help me and response how to win over him!
Can someone tell me how to beat bigger gip? I've tried like a hundred times haha
To defeat el diablo super him with 3x power during your combo, not before or after. For those who have difficulty, refer to the strategy guide preferably the challenge mode guide. I have finished this game including challenge mode and endurance and exhibition and almost got all achievements except for a couple of things, dizzy baby face and dodge 15pence tiger attack. Any idea on how? Please help. If u need help on some items, feel free to ask me.
I've finished endurance mode and done everything but on achievements I CANNOT figure out how to dizzy Baby Face or KO 15 pence. I can TKO both of them and go two rounds dodging/finishing every combo on Baby Face and 15 pence but have tried to no avail.
Acidburn, just blocking will dodge 15 pence's tiger attack.
Land a level 3 super on baby face to dizzy him:) Also, knock down 15 pence early in the first round with the second hit of your level 3 to ko him.
Does someone know how to beat "Ha Rak ûrban" in the seconde circuit?
I'm stuck!! (Awesome game btw)
Thanks
How in the damn do you beat Voo Dude?
Anyone defeated the new C.M.0083 character yet?how about its achievements?
how can i KO EL DIABLO if im not allowed to use the super punch in challenge mode? Anyone? ACIDBURN? Plus how can i hit him 10 times in a row?
And finally…im not able to TKO VooDude
I figured out most of the exhibition fights/achievements except how to dizzy baby face and cm0083's weak spot! anyone want to help me out?
15 pence: to KO him, build up the 3x super punch and after knocking him down once normal, wait until he does one of his combos, punch once to faze him, and then use super 3x punch. usually (not always) he will have 10 stars and wont get back up.
CM0083: his attacks are pretty easy to defend. he only has four- when his gloves flash dodge one way and then the opposite quick after to dodge. second is a two punch combo, i just keep guard up and then dodge opposite. when all gloves flash just keep dodging until he stops. finally his teleporting thing, just wait until he picks a side and then dodge the same side he is standing. To beat him in round one you just have to be fast sorry, it took me about 10 tries to do it and i had 6 sec left in round one when i did.
p.s. to jose,
to win the el diablo challenge, get him down to where the screen flashes and he starts recovering. When he is in this phase, taunt. he will shake his gloves and punch twice. after dodging you can punch up to around 10 (for the achievement) times which is fast enough to beat his recovery speed. you kinda have to be perfect though
Can not beat that ga ruk guy how do I do it
So how do you beat 15 pence? I always lose by decision even if I haven't been knocked down once and I've knocked him out several times…
So TKO him you must be very quick in dogging and throwing the hook punch, after that you can do some damage by going for the stomach or the face with 3 to 4 hits.
This must be done right after he goes to the side to throw his version of the hook punch or when he is done slapping you (dodge those, they come in a secuence when you sometimes have to wait half a sec before dogging the 2nd or 3rd punch). If you are fast enough you will be able to TKO him in the 1st or 2nd round.
For the KO as Chris says:
"build up the 3x super punch and after knocking him down once normal, wait until he does one of his combos, punch once to faze him, and then use super 3x punch. usually (not always) he will have 10 stars and wont get back up"
CM 0083's weak spot is when you see all four of his gloves flash hit him in the stomach for a quick knockdown!
okay so I've pretty much done everything there is to do in this game (achievements, challenges, exhibition, lightning kos) except lightning ko ka rak ur bones (which i dont even think is possible?)…so if you have questions, i have answers =]
Hi Chris,
I also made a lot on Super KO.
I give you the hint to lightning KO Ka Rak Ur Bones :
- Do all your attacks on Ka-Rak's face until it got its face at the maximum of damage (it means you must mostly do all your attacks on its face and if he protects it, just do a small punch in his stomack then attack his face)
- Use a super punch to knockdown him twice. The second time you knockdown him AND he has his face with maximum damage AND you never heve been knocked down AND more than 50% of your health remains SO you will get the Lightning KO
But I have a question for you : How do you do to lightning KO executioner with 100% chance to do it?
I mean, when i try to lighning ko executioner, at a moment, he will do a center attack with his punch that i cannot dodge. If I have the chance that he never do center attack (just show his muscles or light effect on his punch before attack), I lightning ko him. But, if not, I cannot.
So, I lightning Ko executioner by chance (if no sudden center attack). Is there a trick to avoid this? I noticed if I attack him fast and i use my super punch as soon as I have it, it reduce the probability to have a center attack but not avoid completely the risk…
Any tips?
Also, to avoir the spinning attack of baby face, do you have a tip? I press block button until it breaks, then i press it again quickly… but usually, after 3 blocks I fail to block the remaining attack.
Is it only because I am not enough fast?
Anys tips?
I wrote a lot on this game here : http://www.cuk.ch/articles/4391 but it is in French (google translation can help you).
Also, even if it is not complete in explanation, glu have published recently many tips :
* All Lightning KO : http://www.glu.com/blog/super-ko-boxing-2-strategy-guide-lightning-kos
* All challenge : http://games.glu.com/blog/super-ko-boxing-2-strategy-guide-challenge-mode
* All circuit strategy : http://games.glu.com/blog/super-ko-boxing-2-strategy-guide
Chris how can I:
- TKO Dr VOODUDE?
- Dizzy Baby Face?
thanks
thanks for the help on lightning ko karak…
lightning ko executioner: guillom, like the glu guide says you just have to knock him down twice without getting hit. The only undodgeable attack he has is the one he does if you taunt, so im guessing that's what youre talking about. just don't taunt, you don't need super punch to lightning ko him. keep guard up the whole time and learn his attacks so you can dodge them…if you give me more help understanding on what attack exactly you are having trouble dodging i can give you better tips =]
Baby face spin attack: yeah sorry you just kinda have to be fast and time it right, and when you see his face turn green hold block.
Dizzy Baby Face: Power up 3x super punch and dodge and attack and unleash it or wait for him to cry to unleash. Also, in case you wondering, dizzy combo is something like 3 face, 3 body, 2 face, 2 body, 1 face, 1 body, 2 left hook, 2 right hook, super punch or something very similar, dont quite remember…
TKO VooDude: This one is annoying for sure.. With luck and speed you can do it in the first round like if waits until 9-10 stars to get up after second knock down since knocking him down for the third time is the hard part. You just have to dodge his attacks, hit in the body to get a chain of punches in otherwise he will just block and then prepare to dodge right after.. taunt as much as you can to build super punch which definitely makes things easier. Easier way.. get him down to very low health and let the round end and then knock him down in the beginning of the next round very fast.. hope this helps.
Hi Chris,
About Executioner, the attack I cannot avoid is the center attack. He has three attacks :
1- A punch with a glitch => ok, no problem
2- Show his muscle before attack => ok no problem
3- Suddenly, he does a back movement and do a punch in the center of the screen => Big problem for me
I know the attack 3, normally I should dodge it but I never success to do it because it is so unexpected this kind of attack that I don't have time to dodge.
Is there a hint to anticipate the attack 3?
Only way is to be very very fast (please don't say yes)?
Thanks,
Guillôme
Just keep block up…thats what i do
Shame on me!
In fact, I though it was not good for LKO if I blocked the center attack because when you do that you loose a little bit of energy and I deducted if i loose energy it will be consider I have been touch!
So, i never tried to do a LKO with my energy under 100% by blocking the center attack.
Following your reply, I tried and it works great! I did LKO in versus and LKO in challenge mode versus executioner! So easy when you are allowed to block attack
Thanks, I finished all the game except the spinning attack of Baby face that i don't success yet to block…
How do I LKO:
- El Diablo?
- Bigger GIP?
- Dynavolt?
Thanks for your help!
Anyone??