Introduction

Set in the realm of the mystic Orient, Karate Combat pairs you, in thrillingly realistic battle, against 16 of the mightiest and most skilful exponents of "open-hand" fighting.

Each bout of Karate fighting lasts until one of the fighters has no energy remaining. The indicator on the top-right of the screen shows your energy. Your opponent's energy level is not shown, although at the start of each bout, the fighters' energy levels are equal. The score is shown at the top-left of the screen, and there are different scores for each manoeuvre and for frequent changing of fighting style. Your aim is to defeat each opponent and ultimately battle against the 16th opponent The Master.

Practice Mode allows you to perfect your repertoire of manoeuvres. The 2-player mode allows you to play against a friend rather than competing against the computer.

Scoring

If a punch or kick is delivered accurately and is timed correctly, the score is doubled.

If a manoeuvre is repeated too often, the judges will penalise the player by reducing his energy level.

Game Controls

Manoeuvers

Walk left .. <
Walk right .. >
Left roll .. X <
Right roll .. X >
Left jump .. S <
Right jump .. S >
Jump up .. S
Turn round .. SPACE
High punch .. A S
Low punch .. A X
Arm block .. A
High kick .. M
Low kick .. M X
Back sweep .. M <
Flying kick .. M S

(Facing to the right in 1-player mode). Press the keys simultaneously.

One-Player Mode
< - Left, > - Right, S - Up, X - Down, A - Hands, M - Feet, SPACE - Turn

Two-Player Mode

Q/W - Pause On/Off
f0 - Sound Off, f1 - Sound On & Tune Off, f2 - Sound On & Tune On (only available when paused)

Joystick Controls

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Tape: CHAIN"" (RETURN)
Disc: SHIFT-BREAK