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Karate Champ
| Karate Champ | |
| Developer: | Technos Japan Corporation |
| Publisher: | Data East |
| Release date: | 1984 |
| Genre: | Fighting |
| Game modes: | Up to 2 players simultaneoulsy |
| Cabinet: | Standard |
| Controls: | 2 joysticks per player |
| Monitor | |
| Orientation: | Vertical |
| Type: | Raster, standard resolution (Used: 224 x 256) |
| Notes | |
| The first fighting game with today's common side-perspective | |
Karate Champ (original title: 空手道 Karate Dô, "The Way of Karate") is a 1984 arcade game by Technos Japan Corporation. It is one of the first fighting games.
Overview
In this game, the player assumes the role of a Karate competitor and fights against another player or the computer. Though involved in a tournament, the opponents are also competing over the affections of a girl. Using two joysticks, players can execute a number of moves.
Ports
Karate Champ was ported to the Commodore 64 and the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986.
External links
- The KLOV entry on Karate Champ
- The KLOV entry on Karate Champ - Player Vs Player
- The MobyGames' entry on the home versions
Last updated: 10-17-2005 15:50:20
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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