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• Rated= T
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 0.31 pounds | | Package Length:
| 5.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.2 pounds | | Release Date:
| November 02, 1999 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 30 reviews |
| | | Game Information: | | | Platform:
| PlayStation | | Media:
| Video Game | | Item Quantity:
| 1 |
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19 of 22 found the following review helpful:
 The best boxing console game everNov 29, 1999
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.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Ho-hum Knockout KingsAug 15, 2000
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!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
AwsomeDec 05, 1999
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.
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
EA Sports KOs the competition with "Knockout Kings 2000"Dec 20, 1999
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
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
No Ear Biting Thats For SureDec 27, 1999
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!
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