TKO Pro Boxing
1990 computer game
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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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| Developers | Shannon Lynn, Jim Trunzo, Thomas Trunzo |
| Publisher | Lance Haffner Games |
| Release | 1990 |
| Genre | Boxing |
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]