Indie game studio ExceptioNULL Games today announced Knockout 2: Wrath of the Karen. Fight for your honor in a hilarious alternate reality where all problems are solved through boxing.
Billed as a spiritual successor to Nintendo’s Punch-Out!! games, Knockout 2 pits you against the worst of society and the only way out is with your fists. Got cut in line at the grocery store? That’s a boxing match. Offended a scam caller? That’s a boxing match, too. In fact, all laws, court cases, and skimping out on sandwich toppings are resolved through combat in a world where civil discourse has failed.
Knockout 2 builds upon the exciting gameplay of its predecessor. ExceptioNULL Games once again flings their sharp comedic storytelling in all directions, and no one is safe from the splashback. Knockout 2 leaves behind the electoral politics of the first game and takes on society at large, leading you on a road trip across America and around the world. Mete out pugilistic justice through fast-paced rythm boxing gameplay with tight controls and charming graphics. Tricky opponents are realized with a mix of traditional and modern animation, each with a puzzle to pick apart and solve before expertly playing them like a fiddle.
Knockout 2: Wrath of the Karen launches on Steam, Android, and iOS in 2024.
