The Comeback King

The Comeback King puts you in charge of a faded boxer trying to win his first championship title. Ten years ago he was a rising star, but injuries derailed his career and his manager ran off with his money. Now he wants one last shot at the title, and you manage his comeback. You control the preparations, not the boxer himself.

Manage the career

You manage the money, trainers, gyms and tactics, choose opponents and decide what to focus on in training. The game includes more gyms, a Shop, a choice of opponents, a Popularity system and a full ranking table. Rampant 1980s inflation also affects the setting.

Guide the fights

Boxing matches are fully animated. During a fight, you can shout instructions from the sidelines, though the boxer may not follow them. Between rounds, you can towel him down and patch him up, so bringing enough bandages matters. Injuries can be bone-crunching, but there is no blood or gore. A quick-start guidance system helps you get started, and you can play with stats on or choose Keep It Real for a prize money bonus.

Style and features

The game uses retro pixel art and British humour, with a tight gameplay loop. Boxers enter the ring to one of 10 original tracks written for the game with an 80s flavour. A referee is also included.