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World Karate Championship

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Also known as
International Karate

This side-view fighting game challenges you to earn the highest dan rank across global locations, with bonus action sequences between bouts.

World Karate Championship is the US title for International Karate, originally released in 1986 for Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit, and other platforms including DOS. The DOS version was released in 1986 by Epyx in the US and System 3 in Europe.

About World Karate Championship

World Karate Championship is a fighting game where players engage in one-on-one combat across various global backdrops. Locations such as Japan, Egypt, and New York serve as the side-view arenas for these matches.

The primary aim is to achieve the top karate rank, symbolized by belt color, and secure the title of world champion. Success is also measured by attaining a high score, which is accumulated through multiple means. Between the standard fighting rounds, players encounter brief action sequences that offer bonus points for completing specific tasks like breaking wooden planks or deflecting bouncing balls.

World Karate Championship Screenshots

10 images
Opening splash screen
Title screen
The main menu
Blue player executes a flying attack!
The white player is knocked out
Fighting in London...
Blue player trying to knock down white
Half point to the white player in demo mode
Bonus round; avoid that spear being thrown at you!
Bonus round; break through these wood planks with your head!