# Election Year Knockout

> A Political Punch Out Style President Boxing Debate

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.exceptionullgames.election.knockout](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.exceptionullgames.election.knockout)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.exceptionullgames.election.knockout`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Exceptionull Games
- **Category:** GAME\_ARCADE
- **Downloads:** 813,377
- **Rating:** 4.64 / 5 (11,792 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-03
- **First published:** 2020-02-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 153 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.exceptionullgames.election.knockout)
- **Website:** [https://www.exceptionullgames.com/knockout.html](https://www.exceptionullgames.com/knockout.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.exceptionullgames.com/privacy](https://www.exceptionullgames.com/privacy)

## Description

Election Year Knockout is a humorous arcade boxing game where you create your own political fighter and battle through parody opponents like Jab Bush, Uncle Joe, and Birdie Sanders, before facing off against the ultimate boss, Donald Thump. With witty political satire, challenging bonus missions, and authentic retro gameplay featuring full controller support, this game blends politics with punchy fun. Customize your fighter's look and choose patriotic boxing attire as you fight your way to the White House. It's perfect for anyone wanting a laugh and some stress relief after elections or political debates.

## Rankings

- #77,069 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.exceptionullgames.election.knockout.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Election Year Knockout is praised for its faithful Punch Out style gameplay, entertaining political characters, and good customization options. Users appreciate the humor and challenging fights. However, frequent intrusive ads in the free version, lack of cutscene skipping, imprecise swipe controls, short round timers, and occasional bugs are common concerns. Overall, it's a fun and challenging game with room for improvement in user experience and controls.

### Pros

- Very similar and faithful to the Punch Out style gameplay, offering challenge and fun.
- Unique political caricature fighters with humorous and entertaining personalities.
- Good character development and customization that enhances player experience.
- Controls are generally easy to learn and manage.
- Ad integration is well done in some respects, blending into game themes creatively.

### Cons

- Ads are frequent and intrusive in the free version, leading to negative user experience unless purchased removal.
- Mid-game cutscenes are repetitive and lack a skip option, causing frustration when retrying fights.
- The dodge/swipe controls can be imprecise or cause accidental punches, affecting gameplay negatively.
- Round timers are considered too short, limiting strategy and causing rushed play.
- Some bugs and glitches, including visual glitches and occasional game lock-ups after ads, are reported.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.exceptionullgames.election.knockout)