TKO Pro Boxing

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TKO Pro Boxing is a 1990 computer game published by Lance Haffner Games and designed by Shannon Lynn with Jim and Thomas Trunzo.

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Gameplay

TKO Pro Boxing is a text-only boxing game with over 600 boxers including retired boxers at various career stages and they can challenge each other across eras. [1] Player can alter the strategy of their boxer between rounds. [1] The game displays text commentary during rounds, shows punch totals after every round, and displays the full scoring when the fight is over. [2] The game has a "pre-fight condition" option which can show how much a boxer has trained for the fight. [3]

Publication history

TKO Pro Boxing was designed by Lance Haffner Games of Nashville, Tennessee. [3]

Jim Trunzo also designed Title Bout from Avalon Hill, and Title Fight Pro Boxing. [4]

Reception

Wallace Poulter reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World , and stated that "Those who like other Lance Haffner games and/or find themselves serious about the sport of boxing should seriously consider adding this product to their stable of sports games." [5]

The book The PC Games Bible stated that this game was "Recommended for fight fans." [1]

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References

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