Play Punch King - Arcade Boxing (U)(Mode7) Online

Game Overview

Punch King is one of those GBA games that feels like it was made for quick bus rides or waiting in line—simple, punchy (literally), and weirdly satisfying. You pick a boxer, jump into the ring, and start bobbing around while these cartoony bruisers try to knock your block off. The controls are tight—tap left or right to dodge, hold for a block, and mash buttons to throw hooks. Sounds basic, but the timing actually matters, especially when you hit the later fighters who telegraph their moves in ridiculous ways.

It’s got that old-school Punch-Out!! energy, but with a goofier vibe—like someone cranked the "silly" dial up just enough. The opponents are all over the top, from a pirate who swings his hook like an uppercut to this lumberjack dude who spams haymakers. First time I played, I got wrecked by the third guy because I kept button-mashing instead of watching for tells. Learned that lesson fast.

No deep career mode or RPG elements here—just straight-up arcade boxing where you either get good or get KO’d. Perfect for when you want something that’s easy to pick up but still makes you lean into the screen when the health bars get low. If your GBA library needs a shot of adrenaline, this one’s a solid jab to the arm.