Smacking isn’t only for real life. Unleash your anger and hatred and beat your opponent in Smack Boxing ring. Learn how to jab, swing, punch and block with Smack Boxing.

Smack boxing is the first of its kind in the games category from the developer of the exciting game ElectroCute, which we also have reviewed earlier. The developer of the app indeed has managed to bring out something original for the iPhone. The app brings the boxing ring where you are faced with the challenge to take your opponent down with your best jab and punch. Smack Boxing brings out the forgotten inner boxer in you.

The original idea

The developer does not claim that Smack Boxing brings a real life kind of boxing match to the iPhone. The original idea was thus to give something that is a blend of reality and imagination and at the same time that gives something new for iPhone users. A virtual boxing match where you can smack not so well liked world leaders, was the original idea. Here is a note from the developer:

We picked Fidel Castro, Kim Yong-il and George Bush as opponents and made funny caricatures of them. We did this tactfully as not to step over the fine line.

Most of us would have loved this original smacking match, but Apple rejected the idea and the whole thing was reworked.  Nevertheless, Smacking Boxing still has that originality and the fun is not distorted. Give the best punch to your opponent and watch him going down, it gives real sense of accomplishment and there is no feeling of remorse, no one gets hurt in the end; it’s all virtual. The flying stars around the head of your opponent when he is down gives animation touch to the game.

Game play

The game is so easy to learn and also to master (you have the complete instruction), but the addiction is hard to die. To give a jab, you tap on either the left or right corner of your iPhone/iPod touch. Swiping sideways is for giving a nice swing and for upper cut swipe up the side of your device. Tilting the device controls your movement. Smack Boxing is one game that makes perfect use of the accelerometer and touch technology.

To win, you need to learn the right moves, know the exact time to block the blows from your opponent, and determine the right position to jab, swing and give upper cuts. I have mastered the game in two days, but the fun is always there in taking down the virtual opponent.

More Updates

For now the excitement and fun of the game could be partly due to the newness of the game, however, I should say that this is definitely a great start and the developer is all welcome to genuine suggestions. What more can we expect? Here are few things that are likely to come soon.

1. The ability to move around the whole ring and not confined to one corner.
2. Adding of more opponents and maybe levels of difficulty
3. The option to select weight category won’t be a bad idea too
4. An option to pause the game would be great

Pricing

Smack Boxing is priced at $1.99, which I should say is a fair deal for all the fun that it gives. This is just the start, more fun and excitement will come soon. Even the next update might be already on the way as you read this review.

• App Name:Smack Boxing
• Price:$ 1.99
• App Category:Games
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• Developer: Full Control ApS
• iTunes Link: Click to Download