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The Big K.O. (1987) (BBC/Electron, Cassette)

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Genre:	Cartoon Boxing Match
Publisher:	Tynesoft
Cover Art Language:	English
Machine Compatibility:	BBC Model B, BBC Model B+, BBC Master 128, Acorn Electron
Release:	Professionally released on Cassette
Available For:	Acorn Electron, BBC B/B+/Master 128 & Commodore 64
Compatible Emulators:	BeebEm (PC (Windows)) PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)) Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)) Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows))
Original Release Date:	1st March 1987
Original Release Price:	£7.95
Market Valuation:	£2.50 (How Is This Calculated?)
Item Weight:	64g
Box Type:	Cassette Single Plastic Clear
Author(s):	Stephen Ruddy

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Contains Multiple Versions

This item contains versions of The Big K.O. for Acorn Electron and BBC B/B+/Master 128.

The Big K.O. (Acorn Electron Version, 4 Screenshots)

The Big K.O. (BBC B/B+/Master 128 Version, 18 Screenshots)

The Big K.O.

A&B Computing

1st April 1987

All in all, this looks like another winner from Tynesoft, even better than their usual high quality. Read Review

Acorn User

1st August 1987

The instructions are rather too concise - it doesn't tell you that you need to press three keys to punch. Read Review

Computer Gamer

1st March 1987

Lots of entertainment and the addition of an editor make this a priority purchase for BBC/Electron owners. Read Review

Electron User

1st March 1987

The Big Ko is one of the best boxing games I have played on any computer. Read Review

The Micro User

1st April 1987

It requires, skill, concentration, cunning and - most of all - a cast iron chin. Read Review

Full Instructions

English

Introduction

Compete against eight increasingly more aggressive opponents in this unique boxing simulation which stretches your computer to the limits. Super size sprites, superb animation and a touch of humour make this a game not to be missed. One or two players. Keyboard/joystick.

Game Objective

You compete against the following opponents each of which are attributed with various strengths and weaknesses:

Heap Big Nose
Strongman Joe
Stippo the Steamer
Handsome "Devil"
Hairy Harry
Roger Rattash
Groovy Man
Cheap 'N Nasty

If you win a match against an opponent, you will be given a code word and you can use this to commence fighting at a higher level when re-starting the game.

Game Controls

Boxer 1	:	SHIFT - Left,	Z - Right,	D - Up,	X - Down,	F - Punch
Boxer 2	:	, - Left,	. - Right,	: - Up,	/ - Down,	RETURN - Punch

Boxer 2's keys only applicable when playing in two player mode. All keys are redefinable.

Cursor Left/Cursor Right - Pause On/Off

If using a joystick, Left/Right movement will move boxer accordingly. Diagonally Up/Right and diagonally Down/Right in conjunction with Fire Button will initiate an Upper/Lower Punch.

Screen Designers

The following utilities are also available to allow you to edit the supplied screens of this game:

Cheats

A cheat for this game was included on the Cheat It Again Joe 3 compilation, released by Impact (Refer to the specific instructions on that compilation and match the cheat to the specific version. Note that emulated versions of the game may not work with this cheat).

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