Robin Kelly Previously renowned for its home design, music making and data protection software, Data Becker is now having a go at games. Unfortunately, they are releasing a boxing game as Codemasters get ready to release Prince Naseem Boxing . I am now so used to sports sims being produced as if you were watching a television programme, it came as a surprise that K.O. is simply two men boxing with no commentary or action replays. That said, most boxing takes place away from the glare of the over-hyped circus and so the presentation could be considered natural and normal.
Navigation is simple and the interface is clever, using the side panels of a championship belt.
There is not, however, any kind of management element to this sim. The options in K.O. are limited to attack and defense. There are no special combinations that will hurl a lightening bolt at your opponent. No, you've got to grind away, round after round, trying to both connect punches and avoid them. In that respect, it is very realistic.