Animal Boxing is a video game for the Nintendo DS

Nintendo DS

The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo, first released on November 21, 2004. A distinctive feature of the system is the presence of two separate LCD screens, the lower of which is a touchscreen, encompassed within a clamshell design, similar to the Game Boy Advance SP...

 and on DSiWare. The game involves boxing

Boxing

Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...

 with over 50 various animals by using the touchscreen; the game is played with the DS held upside down so that the touch screen is above. In single player

Single player

A Single-player video game is a video game where input from only one player is expected throughout the course of the gaming session. "Single-player game" usually implies a game that can only be played by one person, while "single-player mode" usually refers to a game mode for a single player, where...

 mode, you play as a customizable human, while in multiplayer mode, which can be played with others using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

The is an online multiplayer gaming service run by Nintendo to provide free online play in compatible Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS and Wii games. The service includes the company's Wii Shop Channel, DSi Shop, and Nintendo eShop game download services...

, you can play as a human or an animal of your choice.

Reception

The game was met with mainly mediocre reviews, receiving a 5.6 from IGN

IGN

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. It was criticized for its simple gameplay, but was met with positive reception for its graphics.