"Weighing in at 240 pounds, with a record of 30 wins, 23 coming by way of knockout, and only 5 losses... Ladies and gentlemen... Say hello to our reigning welterweight champion... Mike Bryson!"
—Commentator, Persona 5
Punch Ouch is a Retro Game item.
Effect[]
Punch Ouch can be played during the protagonist's daily life. The full game is split into three chapters, with each requiring a single session to be completed; if a chapter is not completed, it will have to be done from the beginning.
The rules of the game involve inputting specific combination of buttons as well as mashing the X button several times, both within a time limit. Those will generally be repeated several times per session.
- The first session is a practice course and it cannot be lost at. The first task is to input <><>X (sway) in 3 seconds, before having to mash the X button (flurry) in the same period. There are given 2 attempts for each, before progressing to the next task. The session is completed with a combo of both: failing the flurry will start the entire combo over, but if the sway is failed once, the next unsuccessful task will prompt the protagonist either starts the entire session over or give up, ending the session.
- Cheats increase the duration time for sway to 5 seconds, while flurries are to 4. (Note: 2nd flurry, if tried all over again, gives 3 seconds only.)
- The second session involves having to sway (3s), flurry (2s), sway (3s) and flurry (3s).
- If any of the tasks are failed, there will be three chances to go back from where one's left off and try them again, but only after pressing the X button several times in 5 seconds: first chance requires 15 presses, the second 20, and the third 30. Failing the general fight 4 times, or failing to recover even once will end the game with a loss.
- If the 2nd flurry is failed, the challenger will be sent back to the 2nd sway, requiring both be finished at once.
- Cheats increase the duration time like so: sway (5s), flurry (5s), sway (5s) and flurry (4s). Recovery time is left unaffected.
- If any of the tasks are failed, there will be three chances to go back from where one's left off and try them again, but only after pressing the X button several times in 5 seconds: first chance requires 15 presses, the second 20, and the third 30. Failing the general fight 4 times, or failing to recover even once will end the game with a loss.
- The third session is different: the sway is replaced with an uppercut, specifically ^^X, and the flurry is more complex, having to press the X button 10 times. The order is as follows: uppercut (3s), sway (3s), uppercut (2s), sway (3s), and a finishing combo of <><>^^X (5s.)
- The recovery rules for the 3rd session are the same, except that the 2nd uppercut, sway and finishing combo have to be done at once: failing either will bring one back to the 2nd uppercut.
- Cheats increase duration as follows: uppercut (5s), sway (4s), uppercut (3s), sway (4s) and finishing combo (8s.) Recovery time is left unaffected.
For each completed session of Punch Ouch, the protagonist will receive two points of Charm, regardless of whether he wins or not. Upon completing the entire game, he will also receive a Boxing Card, a redeemable item.
In Persona 5 Royal, the protagonist will only be prevented from receiving a point loss during his first attempt at playing the game: from the second attempt onward, losing will grant only one point of Charm.
| Game | Effect | Properties | Use | Consumed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapters | Effect | In Battle | Outside Battle | |||
| Persona 5 | A retro boxing game. Playing could give you the charm of a challenger. | ∎∎∎ | Every session - Charm (♪♪) | No | Certain activities only | No |
| Persona 5 Royal | ∎∎∎ | Winning a session & playing first time - Charm (♪♪) Losing from 2nd try onward - Charm (♪) |
No | Certain activities only | No | |
Acquisition[]
Persona 5 / Royal[]
Shops[]
| Shop | Location | Price | Available | Stock | Games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Restocks | P5 | P5R | ||||
| Retro Game Shop Super Baron | Akihabara | ¥5,300 | Daytime | 1 | Never | ✔ | ✔ |
Transcript[]
First Session[]
| Context | Quote |
|---|---|
| Morgana | Huh...? Is this a gym? Oh, and there's a weird old guy standing over there. |
| Wrinkled Old Man | How're you feeling? I'll be responsible for training you today! Listen closely to what I've got to tell you! We'll start today by reviewing the basics! |
| Morgana | Ohhh... So there's a practice stage before you get to the real action later. |
| Trainer (practice beginning) | First up is sway. You'll need to predict your opponent's attacks, and dodge 'em! Now, sway around my attack, then smack me with a counterpunch! ...Here we go! |
| The <><>X combination must be inputted in this order within 3 seconds. (Cheats increase time to 5 seconds.) | |
| Trainer (success) | Hrgh! G-Good job... You moved well. Remember how to do that. |
| Trainer (failure) | What is that pathetic movement!? Again! (will repeat minigame again.) |
| Trainer (failure 2) | What, you not feeling well? Fine, let's move to the next exercise! |
| Trainer | Next up is the flurry! Gimme some fast consecutive hits! A small guy like you's gonna have to focus on quick attacks over heavy-hitting punches! Now aim at my glove... and hit! |
| X button must be pressed 5 times in 3 seconds. (Cheats increase time to 4 seconds.) | |
| Trainer (success) | Gnh! A-All right, good job! M-Make sure you keep working at it though! |
| Trainer (failure) | Punches like that couldn't even kill a mosquito! Again! |
| Trainer (failure 2) | What, you not feeling well? Fine, let's move to the next exercise! |
| Trainer | Sway to dodge attacks, then use that opportunity to unleash a brutal flurry of punches... That's gonna be your golden combo! |
| Trainer (combo beginning) | All right, now give me a sway and a flurry in combination! ...Let's go! |
| The <><>X combination must be inputted in this order within 3 seconds. (Cheats increase time to 5 seconds.) | |
| Trainer (victory) | Nice dodge! Now on to the flurry! |
| Trainer (failure) | Are you even trying to dodge these hits? Again! (repeat entire process over) |
| X button must be pressed 5 times in 3 seconds. (Cheats increase time to 4 seconds. Being forced to repeat the combo after failing it will not affect the time, however.) | |
| Trainer (victory) | Hrngh...! *cough* *cough* G-Good work! You're in incredible shape! I hope you can do this in your matches too! |
| Trainer (failure) | You didn't even finish the flurry! Start the combo over from the top! (repeat entire process over) |
| Trainer (if either of the last 2 combos is failed; only after the sway has been failed once already) | ...You're not doing so hot today. Wanna stop training for now? |
| >Give me one more chance. Yeah, let's stop. | |
| Trainer (>Give me one more chance) | OK... One more time, from the top! (jump to practice beginning) |
| Morgana (post-victory, no cheats) | The passion you showed during your fight was so cool... |
Second Session[]
| Context | Quote |
|---|---|
| Morgana | Our opponent is here... The fight's about to start. |
| Commentator | Ladies and gentlemen, here comes one of our most skilled boxers, Graham "Cracker" Joe! He might be small, but don't underestimate him. His quick movements will decimate you! |
| Trainer | I'm here with you! Just remember what we practiced! |
| Morgana | Don't lose... |
| Commentator | And right as the bell rings, Joe comes out aggressive! |
| Trainer | Don't let him shake you up! Persevere, and figure out what his weakness is! |
| Morgana | How are we supposed to do that...? Wait... It looks like his form loosens up after he goes on the offensive...! |
| Trainer | What are you running around for? Are you trying to-- Oh, I get it! You're on the right track! Sway to avoid his attacks! |
| The <><>X combination must be inputted in this order within 3 seconds. (Cheats increase time to 5 seconds.) | |
| Commentator (victory) | The challenger lands an impressive counter, and Joe falters! |
| Trainer | Good, good! Now go for the flurry! |
| X button must be pressed 5 times in 2 seconds. (Cheats increase time to 5 seconds.) | |
| Commentator | What an intense string of punches! Joe goes down! |
| Morgana | All right, the count's starting. I hope he doesn't get up... |
| Commentator | 3...! 4...! Oh, Joe's back up! |
| Trainer | You've got him on his heels! Keep up your footwork! |
| The <><>X combination must be inputted in this order within 3 seconds. (Cheats increase time to 5 seconds.) | |
| Trainer | Now! Give him a flurry! |
| X button must be pressed 5 times in 3 seconds. (Cheats increase time to 4 seconds.) | |
| Commentator | What a combo! Joe goes down! |
| Morgana | Please don't get up... |
| Commentator | 8...! 9...! 10! Graham Joe has crumbled! Our challenger wins! |
| Trainer | Nice bout! I expected nothing less outta my apprentice! |
| Trainer (failure) | What are you messing around for...!? Th-This is bad! |
| Commentator (failure) | A strong right hook straight to the challenger's face! ...And he can't handle it! He's down, but can he get back up!? |
| Morgana (failure) | Button mash to stand back up! You can do it! |
| X button must be pressed X times in 5 seconds. Failing the first time means 15 presses, second 20, and third 30. Skipped if fourth time. (Cheats do not affect duration.) | |
| Commentator (victory after failure 1/2/3) | He's back on his feet! The show goes on! |
| Trainer (victory after failure 1/2/3) | All right, good job getting back up! Now watch your opponent closely and dodge his attacks! (repeat last combo) |
| Commentator (failure 1/2/3) | Our challenger is down for good! The match is over! |
| Commentator (failure 4) | 8... 9... 10... And his trainer throws in the towel! This match is over! |
| Morgana (post-victory) | You managed to win your first match by just a hair. |
| Morgana (post-victory, no cheats) | The passion you showed during your fight was so cool... |
| Morgana (post-failure) | You lost... You lost, but the passion you showed during your fight was so cool... |
Third Session[]
| Context | Quote |
|---|---|
| Morgana | Your next opponent's here... The match is about to start. |
| Commentator | Weighing in at 240 pounds, with a record of 30 wins, 23 coming by way of knockout, and only 5 losses... Ladies and gentlemen... Say hello to our reigning welterweight champion... Mike Bryson! |
| Trainer | I'm here with you, kid! Think back to your last fight! |
| Morgana | I hope you'll be OK... Just try not to lose too bad. |
| Commentator | Bryson comes out swinging! Our challenger is frozen in fear! |
| Trainer | Dammit, he's getting through your defense...! You have to persevere! |
| Morgana | What does he mean by that...? Wait... This guy takes large swings. You might be able to get him if you attack during his punch animation! |
| Trainer | Why are you letting your guard down...? Wait, I see now! You're on the right track.. but can you really pull it off? Match his timing and land an uppercut! |
| The ^^X combination must be inputted in this order within 3 seconds. (Cheats increase time to 5 seconds.) | |
| Commentator | Our challenger lands a savage uppercut! Bryson stumbles back! |
| Trainer | Now's your chance! Head in for the flurry! |
| X button must be pressed 10 times in 3 seconds. (Cheats increase time to 4 seconds.) | |
| Commentator | What a fervid flurry of fists! Bryson goes down hard! |
| Morgana | OK, the count's starting. Don't get up... |
| Commentator | 1...! 2...! Oh, Bryson's back on his feet and ready to go! |
| Trainer | He's damn tough, all right... You're gonna have to give him everything you got! |
| The ^^X combination must be inputted in this order within 2 seconds. (Cheats increase time to 3 seconds.) | |
| Trainer | OK, finish him off with a flurry! |
| X button must be pressed 10 times in 3 seconds. (Cheats increase time to 4 seconds.) | |
| Trainer | That's gotta be enough to take Bryson down... N-No, he's still standing! He's on the ropes though. Skirt around him and go for a body blow! |
| The <><>^^X combination must be inputted in this order within 5 seconds. (Cheats increase time to 8 seconds.) | |
| Commentator | A furious body blow from our intrepid challenger! It's just too much for Bryson to handle! He's collapsed! |
| Morgana | Yes, the count's starting again! Please don't get up this time... |
| Commentator | 8...! 9...! 10! Bryson is down for the count! Our challenger wins! |
| Trainer | You did it, kid! I always knew you had it in you! |
| Trainer (failure) | What are you messing around for...!? Th-This is bad! |
| Commentator (failure) | A strong right hook straight to the challenger's face! ...And he can't handle it! He's down, but can he get back up!? |
| Morgana (failure) | Button mash to stand back up! You can do it! |
| X button must be pressed X times in 5 seconds. Failing the first time means 15 presses, second 20, and third 30. Skipped if fourth time. (Cheats do not affect duration.) | |
| Commentator (victory after failure 1/2/3) | He's back on his feet! The show goes on! |
| Trainer (victory after failure 1/2/3, having failed 1st uppercut) | Hey, nice job getting up! Now look for an opportunity to land a stunning uppercut! (repeat 1st uppercut) |
| Trainer (victory after failure 1/2/3, having failed 1st flurry) | Hey, nice job getting up! Bryson looks staggered... Give him a flurry! (repeat 1st flurry) |
| Trainer (victory after failure 1/2/3, having failed 2nd uppercut, 2nd flurry or the final combo) | Hey, nice job getting up! Now break his defense again! (repeat 2nd uppercut) |
| Commentator (failure 1/2/3) | Our challenger is down for good! The match is over! |
| Commentator (failure 4) | 8... 9... 10... And his trainer throws in the towel! This match is over! |
| Morgana (post-victory) | We narrowly won. |
| Morgana (post-victory, no cheats) | You beat Punch Ouch! The passion you showed during your fight was so cool... |
| Morgana (post-victory) | All right, let's enjoy this ending! |
| Morgana (post-failure) | You lost... You lost, but the passion you showed during your fight was so cool... |
Cheat prompt[]
| Context | Quote | |
|---|---|---|
| First time | Second time onward | |
| Morgana (before a session starts) | By the way, haven't you read that secret technique book? | - |
| Morgana | There's a way to increase the time you have for the inputs, making the game easier to beat, right? | So, should we use the trick? You'll have more time for your inputs. |
| >Use the technique. (Response 1) >Play the game normally. (Response 2) | ||
| Morgana (Response 1) | I see... I guess I understand how you might be frustrated about not being able to beat the game. | |
| Morgana (Response 2) | Spoken like a true warrior. Good luck! | |
| Morgana (post-victory, cheats) | It wasn't really very exciting with that technique... | |
| Morgana (post-victory, cheats on sessions 1/2) | Still, the passion you showed during your fight was so cool... | |
| Morgana (post-victory, cheats on session 3) | Still, you managed to beat Punch Ouch! The passion you showed during your fight was so cool... | |
| Morgana (post-failure, cheats) | Is it too tough for you? We'll just have to try again next time! | |
Etymology[]
"Punch Ouch" might be a reference to Punch-Out!!, a fighting game on the NES.
The name of the challenger in the third act is "Mike Bryson," a direct reference to both Mike Tyson and the game's original title, Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!
Trivia[]
- Punch Ouch was published in 1982.
- Punch Ouch is the only retro game where Morgana doesn't have alternate dialogue based on playing a session for a second time.
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