Punch-Out!!'s Donkey Kong — Designing For Intimidation: Bonus Boss Blitz

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Designing For is a series which looks at a level in gaming, and analyzes a theme central to that level’s design. In this episode, we look at the bonus boss found in Punch-Out!!, Donkey Kong, and see just what new tricks the guest-starring big ape can bring to the table when it comes to intimidating new challengers!

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Director/Writer/Voice Over/Footage: Tommy Eyler/Pyrrhickong (https://twitter.com/pyrrhickong)

Video Editing/Additional Direction/Script Editing: Goombachi/Zachary Frisbee

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Intro Theme By: https://soundcloud.com/phildeejay/tracks

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Also check out our episodes on the fight against Iron Mike Tyson, and how the NES classic’s final challenge manages to use his legendary stature to intimidate like no other: https://youtu.be/OPMdts5p9tA

Or our episode on Diddy Kong, tracking how DK’s own little underdog managed to overcome the odds and become a hero, and why his role has been so quiet in his later years: https://youtu.be/zT4NQtkjGS8

Donkey Kong December Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOxcCj4cjexnRW6_eFBJRtYkpTw_8QMe3

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Footage/Images Used:

https://www.weasyl.com/~omegaro/submissions/473116/little-mac https://www.deviantart.com/amito/art/Donkey-Kong-VS-Little-Mac-592390661
https://nintendworld.tumblr.com/post/97405728900
https://www.ebay.com/itm/362944419651
https://twitter.com/harryharold40/status/1329686620363100162
http://realmbeyondsight.blogspot.com/2013/05/donkey-kong-boxes-little-mac-in-art.html
https://gamebanana.com/mods/284542
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/b4BLE
https://mobile.twitter.com/halhaneyart/status/1214224906851934209
https://twitter.com/dannycortoons/status/1403051616698314758
http://trampt.com/art-prints/38213/punch-out-gicl-e-digital-print-glen-brogan
https://www.deviantart.com/ry-spirit/art/Donkey-Kong-159531399
https://www.reddit.com/r/SmashBrosUltimate/comments/fwhumu/inside_the_mind_of_a_dong_player/

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21 thoughts on “Punch-Out!!'s Donkey Kong — Designing For Intimidation: Bonus Boss Blitz”

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  8. You know, if you're having trouble with Super Punch-Out, I think it might be a good idea to do some outsourcing, and ask for assistance in terms of gameplay footage and analysis.

    Might I suggest @zallard1?

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  11. 12:05–12:46
    Now that Got me thinking about How Rest of the Kongs Fair up in this Category.
    1.Diddy being more Willing to take risk and actually somwhat think about his battle, being quick and Nimble while protecting his weak spots, Issue he's just as much of a Baffon as his best pal Donkey Kong. With higher respect and willingness to take Mac seriosly, as his heroism would apply, Maybe Handshaking Mac's knocked out body as appreciation for his best.

    2.Cranky a bit weaker and older type fighter(he really shouldn't be here but he wouldn't stop talking about he used to be a renowed boxer in his old days), mostly tactical unlike his those Monke brained Kongs he has experince and knows how hit, block move and predict, Adapting to Macs fighting plan overtime, and adding in his own old tricks with his Staff, catching you when you messup. But his age gets to him, making have occesinial Pains in his body messing him up, making something he would Won in his peak, ontop of his Ego leading to be similary a buffon as his son, Rarely but does Taunt occusanily sometimes it's comparing you to his youngerself, sometimes is him being oblivious to his own flaws.

    3.Dixie(Appereantly her wiki only says as much personality as Mario, just Saving the world for her Family but thats really it, not really giving her more nuance outside of that. Maybe it works for her i'm not sure)
    She'd be similar to Diddy in Fighting style just higher Trickery with her Ponytail, with a bit more Playful dimener like Donkey kong and a bit Critical of your skill which brings annoyance.
    But she means little harm from it, she Genunely studied, did her Training and effort to outmatch Mac, she's Confident But also Humble like Diddy, being on her toes and working to be the best at everything, Master of none. as while she is quite capable in her own ways, shes still kind of basic, somewhat predictable of her moves, and if you pay attention she becomes though tough, kind of an easy match to deal with, as unlike the others who have insanity levels of pressure at the cost of their protection, DIxie is using both with has her be good at both.
    Just like Diddy she Takes you seriously if the honesty in critizing your efforts was anything to go by.

    4. The Master Legend next to Donkey and DIddy, Funky Kong.
    (Hes too perfect for me to think of a Gameplay way to add him into Punch out So i'm gonna need a team help for this one, send in the replies an Idea for him and I'll see if it could be implimented.
    from what I got of his character he's a maniac Cool Dude whos up for anything, Challenging any obsticoluse with a shiny smiles the entire way through. I aslo Imagine he's Friends with Macho Man)

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