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The best boxing console game ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 20 / 23
Date: November 29, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I have been a boxing fanatic for 16 years and have played every boxing game. The only game prior to Knockout Kings 2000 that gave me a real feeling of being in the ring was 4D Boxing for the PC. I bought the first KNockout Kings with great anticipation but was dissapointed by the gameplay. For one thing you could not throw a left hook unless you were inside in which case the jab button turns into the hook button. Plus the computer decided which hand you would throw the punch with. Also the movement of the fighters was very choppy and tough to control. I only mention these weaknesses because Knockout 2000 KOs all of them! The game is fluid, each punch has its own button and the controls are perfect. I tip my hat to the devopers for truly imroving on the first game. As for the clod who could this boring and Ready to Rumble a better game, I suggest that when you become an adult you may see that this game is far superior because unlike Ready to Rumble you have to think and thus it never gets boring. In fact the more I played the better it got because you become more accustomed to the controls.

Knockout Kings 2000 a must for fight fans!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 11
Date: November 25, 1999
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the best boxing games I have ever played. The most remarkable aspect of the game is the attention paid to detail when recreating actual fighters. From Larry Holmes' punishing jab to Earnie Shaver's power, but lack of stamina, this game is a must for any boxing fan who has ever wondered how your favorites would have matched up.

Ho-hum Knockout Kings

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: August 15, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Overall, Knockout Kings 2000 is a disappointment. Although the selection of boxers has improved--like the addition of Sugar Ray Robinson and Joe Frazier, the boxing action has taken a step backwards from its predecessor, Knockout Kings. In that game, a fight could end at any moment with one good punch, and the action wasn't as frenetic--like regular boxing. Here, to make it more "exciting", the programmers simply turned it into a glorified karate punching game with loads and loads of punches being landed. The computer does not improvise any strategies, and hence all the fighters seem the same on computer mode. When it's energy is low, it covers up. When yours is low, even if the computer's is, it comes out you--and is easy to knock out every time. Better to hold off and wait for Mike Tyson Boxing from Activision which promises more realism and strategies. Hey EA Sports--where are Gerry Cooney, Jerry Quarry, Thomas Hearns, Roy Jones, Prince Naseem Hamed, George Foreman (a young and older version), Riddick Bowe, and Kid Gavilan? Put some more classic fighters in there as well!

EA Sports KOs the competition with "Knockout Kings 2000"

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: December 20, 1999
Author: Amazon User

A very solid second effort by EA Sports with their sequel to the original "Knockout Kings." KOKings 2000 offers many inprovements over the original KOKings. Generally the graphics are better, more detailed. Also, the movement of the fighters is more fluid and realistic. For example, when you're on the verge a knocking your opponent down, often you'll see his mouthpiece go flying. Also, the venues are more detailed and realistic. To me , this is important but the "big fight" atmosphere really adds to the realism. Caesar's Palace looks just like the real thing--you can even see the hotel in the background! Unfortunately, Madison Sqaure Garden, the MGM Grand, and other "Big Time" boxing venues are missing this version. Another big improvement is the addition of "Classic Fight" mode. Want to re-fight the "Thrilla in Manilla?" You can here. The only negative is that the fight takes place in the "EA Sports Arena" rather than the original venue, Quezon City Sports Arean. This is true of all the fights in the "Classic Fight" mode. And some classic fights are totally missing--what happened to the "Rumble in the Jungle" (Foreman vs. Ali, 1974). This is one of the greatest fights of all time yet its missing. Must have been a licensing issue with Foreman--he's one of the few big-time heavyweights that's not included in this game. All in all, a good solid effort by EA Sports, great for the serious boxing fan who wants a GOOD BOXING SIMULATION WHICH INVOLVES SOME ACTUAL STRATEDGY

Attention Boxing and Fighting Game Fans: This is for you!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: December 09, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Quite simply the funnest boxing game I have ever seen, Knockout Kings 2000 mixes the enjoyment of video fighting games with the realistic look of real boxing. The action is much more fluid than previous games, and the creators have nailed the fighters' styles. An added treat is the option to relive great fights like the "Thrilla in Manilla," where you can choose to try to relive history or rewrite it. Highly enjoyable.

Awsome

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: December 05, 1999
Author: Amazon User

If you liked KO Kings you will love KO Kings 2000. There are more classic fighters to choose from, the game is more challenging than the original KO Kings, and the career mode lets you create a fighter, train him, and work him up to a level where he is able to challenge the great fighters of all time. Fighters move much more fluidly in this game and the sound effects are much improved as well. All time great fighters such as Ali and Frazier are recreated perfectly and this adds to the games realism. Classic fights mode allows you to take part in one of 9 of the top fights of all time. This game never gets boring, its alot of fun.

No Ear Biting Thats For Sure

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: December 27, 1999
Author: Amazon User

This is the first Knockout Kings game that I have bought and it was initially on the strength of controlling Muhhamed Ali, but I have found this to be an entertaining and challenging game. I especially like the career mode, where you can build you boxer from scratch. Here's a hint try and distribute as evenly as possible amoungst the attributes, because they all come in handy. Re--creating the old time fights and the ability to control sucj stars and Lennox Lewis and Rocky Marciano are a treat for any boxing fan. This rating system alotted me only 5 stars but I would give it a 10!

KO--A Knockout or Keel OVer?

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: May 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I have watched boxing for many years and even competed in the amateur ranks. IF you share the same experience as me, then you can see glaring mistakes a mile away.

I will start out by saying that this is perhaps the best boxing game going today. Mike Tyson's Boxing for teh PSX sux bad. Ready to Rumble was just incoherent. I have not tried HBO boxing yet. The music is good. The career mode is good. There are a lot of good things about this game. BUT.

Anyone that has ever had a MINUTE of training knows not to start off a fight throwing combos. The rule of thumb is to stick with your jab and let the combos flow. Do not force them. I can put the game on HARD and literally win within two rounds by doing nothing but combos. The best combo is circle, triangle, triangle, triangle. This totally goes against boxing logic.

I wish EA would have put a little more stock in defense. The only way to do defense is literally hit and RUN. When the computer starts swinging, run and circle to the left. Bobbing and weaving dont work. This is depressing.

I also wish EA would develop a "watch mode." I know this may sound wierd, but I LOVE commentating games. My freinds will swear that my commentary is the only reason they play the game. I would just love to commentate Chavez v Hagler. Oh well.

The game is worth 20 bucks, but not much more than that. Seriously, it is not very challenging. I played the 2001 version, but dont remember much about it. BTW, Mike Tyson's Punchout for the Nintendo (1987) was the best boxing game ever--barnone.

Knockout Kings 2000 quite entertaining, but some flaws

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: November 19, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Knockout Kings 2000 is overall a pretty good game. After first playing it with my friend, I got hooked on it. The music is awesome. The Career Mode is a good idea, and I love that there are so many legendary boxers to choose from.

However, I agree with other reviewers in that the game is not so true to real-life boxing techniques. (Of course, one can argue that realism in a video game is unimportant, just as in the movies...) I can win too easily just throwing combos. Not much strategy involved. Also, defense is impossible in the game. All you can do is evade once the computer starts swinging; bobbing and weaving are useless. This really annoys me. Another thing that bothers me is that the computer can throw just as many combos as you, but still have nearly a full tank of stamina.

I wonder why George Foreman or Mike Tyson aren't included? I mean, Jack Dempsey, but no George Foreman? Come on! And Ken Norton and Joe Frazier are underrated in the game. This really bummed me out. Also, it seems odd to me that I can beat Muhammad Ali with, say, Leon Spinks, easier than I can beat Larry Holmes or Evander Holyfield, using the exact same strategy. And Holyfield--while a great heavyweight--is not as good as the game makes him out to be, in my opinion.

But all in all, the game is good for hours of enjoyment. There are more things I like about it than dislike. I recommend it favorably.

excellent

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: March 15, 2000
Author: Amazon User

the best boxing game that i ever played! fighters look real and so do the punches. my only complaint is that they left a couple of actual knockout kings off the game. such as-mike tyson, tommy hearns, nigel benn, and george foreman.

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