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While there’s nothing particularly wrong with Punch Club, as a whole, it’s also a game that has been around for awhile and is showing some signs of its age. First, the action is, for the most part, a bit limited as it has been on both handhelds and smartphones. Everything is played out in a pretty limited way and nothing in pushing the power of the system at this point. Next, you absolutely should be sure you’re coming into the game with the proper expectation. This is in no way a “boxing game”, which would imply there are arcade-like skill-based sequences of some kind. It is, instead, a time and resource management game first and foremost, and the bulk of your time will be spent trying to ensure you’re making progress but also have a roof over your head and food to eat. Once you lock into a solid routine it can then get a bit more rote but fights always have a degree of challenge to them as you ponder as they start whether your fighter is really up to the test. Fight results will vary from a razor thin margin to an all-out blowout, depending on how well you train, so never give up and try to pick a style and skills that suit your preferences so that everything is in alignment. While Punch Club isn’t a bad experience by any means there’s no way to get around its limitations. If you enjoy its somewhat relaxed “play it on the cough while you watch TV” style and haven’t already indulged in it by all means give it a look. If you’ve dabbled before or are looking for something action-oriented it likely won’t be worth considering though.
Justin Nation, Score:Fair [6.0]