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Best of the Best Championship Karate

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Also known as
Kick Boxer 2 Panza Kick Boxing 2 Super Kick Boxing The Kick Boxing ザ・キックボクシング スーパーキックボクシング

A realistic fighter where you train a custom martial artist, manage their attributes, and master 55 moves to win championships.

Best of the Best Championship Karate was released for the SNES in 1992 by Electro Brain. The original game, Panza Kick Boxing, was released in 1990 for computers and arcades.

About Best of the Best Championship Karate

Best of the Best Championship Karate presents a challenging simulation of a fighter's career. A key system involves managing a character's core attributes, which are directly affected by both preparation and match outcomes.

Players select a combatant based on specific physical ratings and have access to a wide array of techniques. Success depends on a cycle where gym sessions are used to enhance these attributes before entering competitions.

This preparatory phase is critical, as suffering a defeat will result in a reduction of the fighter's capabilities. The game therefore requires strategic planning between improving one's condition and testing it in the ring.

Best of the Best Championship Karate Screenshots

12 images
Title Screen
Japanese Title Screen
Main Menu
Round 1
Left hook
Right body shot
Effects of a left high kick
Left Uppercut
Just kicked to the face
He's Down!
He's Up!
Spin Punch into a knockout