Forbidden Punch

About

Forbidden Punch is a frenetic boxing game where you trade blows in over-the-top matches. You play as a determined fighter going head to head with a cast of smug cartoonish opponents. The combat is fast and chaotic blending simple controls with exaggerated physics that send characters flying. Single player modes challenge you through a series of escalating brawls while multiplayer and co-op let you take on friends in local matches. The whole thing runs with a gleeful sense of absurdity from start to finish. The game’s standout is its irreverent humor and visual style. Bright crude artwork pairs with violent slapstick that leans into every joke about macho posturing. While the gameplay is straightforward the over-the-top animations and ridiculous character designs keep things entertaining. It’s a short experience but the chaotic energy makes it easy to keep coming back for more. The August 2019 release didn’t generate massive attention but fans of goofy fighting games have circled it as a hidden gem.