Sadly, the story mode and single-player exhibition mode do not bring the same satisfaction of knocking out family and friends. The story mode allows for Don King and his band of "Behind the Music"-style friends to cut in between fights and tell the tale of your rise to fame as The Kid. While this is a welcome addition to the presentation, the video quality is poor, it's possible to ignore what they are saying completely, and phone messages and RPG-like chats lead you into each bout. The presentation is appreciated, but it's hard to get into since it's basically a documentary about someone who doesn't exist. The story does include slight character leveling elements, but that's as deep as you get, and you don't really control any of it.

When not advancing the story or punching loved ones, there is the option to train through a series of mini-games. There are a variety of games to play, but most are simple punching exercise or putting that Balance Board to use if you have it. Speaking of which, aside from mini-games, the Balance Board can be used for fights as another defensive control. The training awards fitness points, essentially achievement points if you want to try and use this game for exercise.

Don King Boxing does nothing new or break ground, and it's possibly a cash-in for non-hardcore gamers who want to squeeze life out of the balance board, but as a party game you can't go much deeper than what this game offers. If you buy this game expecting a deep, hardcore gaming experience then you will be severely disappointed. But if you're a boxing fan, if you want another party game, and if you can find this game for cheap you will at least have a game to hurt those closest to you in virtual form.

GOOD: Solid controls, easy gameplay, decent presentation

BAD: Sub-par graphics, not a compelling story, not much to do

In The End, This Game Hath Been Rated: 60%.

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