 The gameplay received mixed reviews . Reviews stated that Victorious Boxers was one of the most technically accurate boxing games of its time . Matt Helgeson of Game Informer described it as dramatically different from the " combo @-@ intensive , somewhat sluggish feel " of Knockout Kings . GameSpot stated the controls gave players " better boxer control " , and the " AI of the computer opponents is extremely advanced " . While many critics complimented the control scheme , they also commented on its difficulty to master . A common complaint was about characters improperly positioning itself in relation to the opponent while circling the ring . GamePro rated both the controls and fun factor a 4 @.@ 5 out of 5 , and mentioned though the controls were very intuitive and precise , " they require a lot of <unk> and dexterity " . Next Generation commented on the initial controls , stating they are problematic at first but can be reconfigured to suit the player . 
