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Stand up and fight! That's what you do in Alligata's championship challenge. No over-the-shoulder views for them. In this punch-out, the screen displays two full length boxers - seen from a side view. You can fight the computer or another joystick-controlled opponent.

If you win four bouts against the computer, you qualify for a second battle against a new opponent - on side two of the tape. You must use a special code to load the second side and you only get it after defeating the first opponent.

There is an interesting menu screen which allows you to select the skill of the opponent you wish to fight. And there's an interesting "create opponent" feature which allows you to determine just how the other boxer will move, dodge and punch when you come to fight him. Bit of a cheat this, isn't it?

The animation of the boxers is a bit wooden - but the controls are pretty easy to master and it's nice to see full length figures. The "create" mode enables you to select a sequence of up to 30 movements.

Overall, a satisfying game - but loses on points to Rocky and Bruno!