Knockout Kings 2001

 PlayStation
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. GamePro
    100
    With sharp new features, graphics, and controls, Knockout Kings 2001 owns the PlayStation boxing ring.
  2. PSX Nation
    94
    The greatest Boxing game on the PS period!
  3. Hot Games
    90
    More of a thinking man's boxing game, full of strategy, personality, and fire. Take the career mode for a spin and you'll fell all the pain, frustration, and joy that a boxing career will bring.
  5. GameSpot
    89
    Easily the best iteration of the series thus far, thanks to improved AI, cleaner graphics, and tighter controls.
  6. Daily Radar
    88
    Featuring major improvements over last year's KK2000 -- including brilliant commentary and much improved player control -- this updated version is easily the best boxing game on the market.
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  7. Sports Gaming Network
    85
    The gameplay and AI is solid, albeit a little aggressive.
  8. GameZone
    85
    A terrific game that looks great and plays very well.
  9. IGN
    82
    Terrific graphics for the boxers, coupled with some rather impressive motion capturing and a deep Create a Boxer feature, make this game a worthy contender for your PlayStation game library.
  10. BBC Sport
    73
    Knockout Kings 2001 had all the potential to strike a telling blow to all its competitors, but with below average gameplay, spending your hard-earned cash on this will hurt more than a Tyson uppercut.
  11. CNET Gamecenter
    70
    If you're a die-hard boxing fan, you'll appreciate the extended Career mode and boxer-specific fighting styles. Unfortunately, you won't appreciate the less-than-optimal frame rate.
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  12. Happy Puppy
    70
    The game's lack of speed and overwhelming number of moves make it less of a draw for non-fans, but fans will be thoroughly floored.

Awards & Rankings

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#17 Best PS1 Game of 2000
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#61 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2000

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. KarlD.
    Jan 6, 2002
    8
    Well surely the best boxing game on the playstation. When you get into it is really fun especially in the 2-player mode. I do not like much Well surely the best boxing game on the playstation. When you get into it is really fun especially in the 2-player mode. I do not like much the sport, but it is a quite enjoyable game.… Full Review »
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