Update: June 22, 2007
«©NCSX» The Hajime no Ippo manga has delighted boxing fans in Japan for the past 17 years. In the story, an underdog named Ippo Makunouchi rises from fledgling pugilist to serious contender. Read reams of manga or watch reels of anime and you'll notice a common character archetype used in many feel-good scenarios. There are many variants and branches of this model but they all boil down to a single core concept. Succinctly, we term it the "underdog becomes god" phenomenon where a goofy outcast rises above his oppressors with nothing but inner drive and innate ability. In the end, the archetype attains all of his goals and the former critics and bullies are squarely on his side. Relive the ascent of Ippo from geek to god in Hajime no Ippo Revolution which is the Wii's first dedicated boxing title. Per Wii convention, the Nunchuk and Wii Remote are manhandled to throw punches, swerve away from incoming swings, and perform rapid-fire blows. The game is viewed from behind the boxer who's body is semi-transparent so that you can view the opponent head-on. The controls require some learning but once you've gotten the hang of things, you'll be dancing across the ring like a seasoned pro and stinging like a bee. Bonus Schwag
Some early preorders will include a bonus Hajime no Ippo notebook filled with blank pages. Use it to scribble your notes or doodle caricatures of assorted people in your life. Unfortunately, we didn't receive enough to include one with every preorder. Jan Code: 4582210540072 View the back cover and screenshots for this item on the main NCSX website.
General Controls
» To throw a left hook, pump the nunchuk up and down. » A right jab is sent onto an opponent's cranium by pushing the Wii Remote upwards. » To bob and weave, wave the nunchuk or the Wii Remote left and right. » To move around the ring, point both nunchuk and Wii Remote simultaneously in the direction that you wish to roam. For example, to move leftwards, point both controllers to the left. » To block against punches, press Z and B on nunchuk and Wii Remote to throw both arms up to defend against blows. » There's a lot more moves and special punches that can be executed by pushing a button on either nunchuk or Wii Remote and then motioning the controllers in certain directions. Game Notes
» AQ Interactive hired the voice actors from the animation to reprise their roles in the STORY MODE of the game. This document is ©NCSX 2007. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part of this document may be made without express written consent of National Console Support, Inc.
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