Karate Champ ROM Description

Master Karate Champ’s 24 Moves on the NES

Prepare for battle with Karate Champ, the groundbreaking combat game from 1984. Test your reflexes in simulated one-on-one karate matches on the NES now.

You can perform 24 distinct strikes and blocks using two joysticks. Basic punches and kicks to sophisticated grabs and sweeps are among the moves. The secret is to become proficient in both attack and defense. To win two of the three bouts, you must score clean hits against your opponent.

Play as scene 1 in a dojo, where every win opens up additional scenes with Fuji Mountain and bamboo woods as backdrops. At the time, the player 2 vs. CPU format was revolutionary. Matches are determined by fast reactions and cunning rather than health bars.

Karate Champ pushed limits with lifelike digital voices and motion capture-based sprites. Its unique controls and best-of-three style served as a model for other fighting games.

Even though Karate Champ is simple by today’s standards, its quick-witted gameplay is still excellent. It invented player competitiveness and refined it to a fine art.

In this legendary combatant, take on red opponents with your white gi. Develop your abilities in different parts of the world. Kiai! Download Karate Champ now to experience the challenge and nostalgia of arcade games from the 1980s.

Filename Size Type
Karate Champ (USA) (Rev 1) 28.38 K No-Intro
Karate Champ (USA) 28.37 K No-Intro

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