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MANA KNIGHT I am the boy who wields the sword.
I am the boy who brought
I seek the courage to set things right,
to bring back the light. My companions and I set off on our quest.
By cannon or dragon, we fly through the air fighting monsters. Should we try?
but it was too late,
and left us to our fate. The boy that left home
for I am the Mana Knight, full of courage, without fear. The sight of the Mana Beast
brought pity to my heart, but it had to be done
though it nearly tore me apart. Finally, peace is restored to this world
Y ast summer while in Italy, I
countryside. It has been a yearly
if you would print th/picture of our creation along with their
are: Giorgio and Daniele Mangano from Cefalu, Italy.
Twas recently reading Pak Watch (Vol. 66) and on the
very first article, about The Lion
spent telling me how superior Super Nintendo is to Genesis.
how Super NES is better than Genesis, too. It says more about that than the game! Would you ask your “Pak Watcher” to please cut this out? I’d rather hear about
BEN ZELLERS MADISON, W1
the end was great! Enclosed is a picture of me at Camden Yard in Baltimore, Maryland. I had just received my Super Metroid issue,
game was slow. Keep up the good work and Play It Loud!
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Your question has been asked many
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The exclusive strategies revealed here will allow you to defeat any of the 16 Super Punch-Out!! boxers in no time flat. It's true! You can become the Nintendo Video Boxing Association's Champ with ease!
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ABASIG TACTICS*) There are only so many punches you can throw in this game. It’s the way in which you combine your punching options that determines whether or
GOOD DEFENSE “The best offense is a good defense.” You’ve heard that one before, right? Well, a good defense isn’t your best offense in this game, but it is crucial. Learn when
QUICK LEFT JABS Besides a Knockout Punch, the left jab is the best punch that you have. It’s the quickest attack. Whether used alone or in conjunction with other punches, the
again. Experiment with holding the Button down.
HIT L|M|T there are onlyso many punches that you will be able to throw and
ing fists. Some opponents leave themselves open to more hits if
You’ll often find yourself ■ for your opponent to mane a move. When he does, be ready to takeadvantage of the position that
KNOCKOUT PUNCHES When you have landed enough punches to fill your Power Meter and the “S" flashes in the bottom left comer
powerful and can penetrate an opponent’s block.
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M JAY Gabby’s only win came against Glass Joe. Remember him? If you have trou¬ ble with Gabby, you’re hurtin’.
GABBY'S JAB
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HIT HIS FACE Hitting Bear Hugger in the gut do.
BEAR CLAP
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MINOR CIRCUIT
MINOR CIRCUIT
ald bus. Bald Bull’s infamous Bull Charge is by far his best move. And, ironical¬ ly, it can also be his downfall.
UPPERCUT THE BULL CHARGE!
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B CHARLIE Bob’s flamboyant style has gotten him far in the world of boxing. Not
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BASIC BOXING WITH BOB
JIVE SOME MORE
UPPERCUT OPENINGS SHUCK N' JIVE
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Asked muscle Masked Muscle's boxing style is basic, but he’s got some moves that- —in only be seen as “cheap shots.”
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SANDMAN Determined to stay even-tempered, \ Mr. Sandman can’t help but be -
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ing. One of his favorite things to do is to turn his body and
move is huge! It’s pretty fast, but he does pause a bit
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STRONG ARM
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ARAN'S JAB
ST. PAT'S JIG CLINCHER
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SeikekageroI The slender man from Japan with the long, dangerous tresses has plenty of sly moves to throw your way.
KAGERO CROSS
HAIR WHIP MIRAGE DANCE
AFTER THE DANCE
CROSS UPPERCUT Immediately after Kagero gets up off the canvas, he’ll throw a right hook. Look for it, dodge to the left, then come back with a left jab to his face.
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K MAGHOMAN Moderation not being his strong suit, - Super Machoman strives to get a - total workouL.even while he’s boxing! I
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SPIN PUNCH
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ANCIENT ATTACK Hoy Quarlow’s forefathers passed this tricky;
STICK ATTACK, TOO
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TRICK JAB too much. Their stamina is too high. RECORD
BONE CRUSHER
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SPECIAL CIRCUIT
MICK BRUISEl
ick Bruiser his first loss ever?
ARM BREAKER DASH PUNCH Nick dashes in and offers you an elbow crunch. Dodge it
After his hook, you can counter with several punches. Remember that it’s best to stay on the offensive.
QUICK UPPERCUTS Nick gives you a warning before he throws two quick uppercuts—he shuffles his feet quickly. It’s not much warning, but it should be enough to allow you to react.
hook an cl an even quicker
while the punches fly seems to be the best eva-
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ESPN NATIONAL HOCKEY NIGHT
NIGEL MANSELL RETURNS
VOLUME 69 SPORTS SECTION
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METAL WARRIORS I This announcement has been a long time in the making, but finally can report that a new gan designed by Lucasarts (that v\
saw in development over ago) will be released soon, I The game. Metal Warriors, will be
published by Konami. It looks something like Konami's Cybernator from several years ago,
-a game of robotic bat- ties and adventure—goe| much further. You
L play as the operator of a giant combat droid. (Lucasarts^ orginally dubbed the game Battle Droids.) Inside the cockpit,
L you'll maneuver the droid through battle
jump outside. In fact^you can even climb into new droids that you find along the way. The graphics and play control are both excellent, but what makes this game particularly cool is a two-player mode that allows you and a friend to crawl into your droids and stalk each other through split-
the QB has tossed the ball, r to avoid defensive backs,
features of this game, along with the full use of the Super NES Controller's buttons. Left and Right and the four X, Y, A, B Buttons are all used in calling plays, audibles and passes. It's a little con¬ fusing, to be honest, so imagine the confusion when you plug in your multi-play-
tually suiting up with the Packers.
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BURN BABY Spectrum Holobyte has announced the develop¬ ment of an exclusive title for the Nintendo Ultra 64 based on the hit movie, Top Cun. Spectrum, already known for its Falcon series of flight sims
Top Gun game for several platforms, but the Nintendo Ultra 64 game will not be available on any other video game system.
NAPALM IN THE MORNING One or two players can now strap themselves into attack helicopters and go to war in the . skies thanks to Cybersoft's Air Cavalry. Your Pak PilotsrjSiloted
Jaleco's Ignition Factor asks the question, 'Are
flaming walls, collapsing ceil¬ ings and help¬ less victims all
dred-pound tank of chemical fire retardant strapped to your back?' The surprising answer is that this "sim fire' game is actually a blast. Your Pak Watch fire team snuffed out every sort of fire, including electrical and chemical blazes, while rescuing vie- « tims who were sometimes m hysterical. In the first fac- T
America and Indonesia. Mode 7 scrolling landscapes added realism to the scene, along with the texture mapped enemy ground targets that included
■ ‘is. Ships, and anti-aircraft missiles. The digitized sound
m includes voice and music. Fittingly, Synergistic, the developers of the
the Valkyries, the Wagnerian theme made famous in the ■
chopper beach bash scene from Apocalypse Now. There's also a two-player cooperative mode so you can frag the enemy with a friend. So, what's missing? Only 3-D terrain. For that i you'll have to wait for the release of Comanche this spring.
situations are realistic and the overhead-vj^w inter¬ face will bejjamiliar to
results in fun and danger.
THE WITCHING HOUR
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ical powers to use against the evil Warlock. Warping through time portals, you'll have to collect magical stones in different eras. Good animation and graphics impressed this Pak Watcher, but the game seemed pretty basic with its side-scrolling for-
movie title than some companies have done
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