Beast Boxing 3D Video Review

Through the magic of the Wii Shop, I've been getting re-acquainted with one of my childhood favorites: Punch-Out. (technically, it was Mike Tyson's Punch Out, but that's a story for another day.) That's why I was so excited to try Beast Boxing 3D.

Beast Boxing 3D feels like a sequel of sorts, as we once again meet a small scrappy fighter, and his salty/wise trainer who, together, take on enemies of ridiculous size and skill. In this game, the enemy fighters are aliens of all sizes and unique moves.

The game features nice graphics, and fun gameplay, yet something feels like it's missing. Maybe the game borrows too heavily from Punch Out, or it all feels too familiar. Or perhaps the sensation of tapping to dodge and punch just isn't the same as smashing buttons on an 8-bit game controller.

Taken on its own, The game offers a unique style, at least for the iPhone. For those of us who know and played the original though, it's just not the same. Give the free version a try and see what you think.

Here's a look:

Beast Boxing 3D in the App Store.