Best of the Best: Championship Karate vs International Karate +
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
Best of the Best: Championship Karate is a retro fighting game that puts players in a linear championship tournament focused on kick‑boxing techniques. Developed by Loriciels and Futura, the title delivers fast‑paced, two‑player bouts with simple controls and sprite‑based graphics. Released in November 1992, the game offers a single‑player campaign where you climb the ranks against increasingly skilled opponents, as well as head‑to‑head multiplayer matches that capture the spirit of early 90s arcade martial‑arts competition.
International Karate + expands the beloved beat‑'em‑up with a third fighter, animated backgrounds, and fresh moves like a double head‑kick and spectacular backflip. The game keeps the fast‑paced karate action while adding a remixed soundtrack by Rob Hubbard. Players can duel in single‑player mode or face off with friends in multiplayer, enjoying the same tight controls and over‑the‑top action that made the original a hit. Its retro charm and new features make it a must‑play for fans of 80s arcade fighting games.
- Straightforward controls suitable for beginners
- Authentic kick‑boxing focus differentiates it from other fighters
- Two‑player mode encourages local competition
- Retro graphics evoke classic arcade feel
- Adds a new fighter for more variety
- Animated backgrounds enhance visual appeal
- Remixed music by a renowned composer
- Simple controls suitable for quick matches
- Limited move variety compared to modern fighters
- Only available on PC (DOS), no modern ports
- Audio and visual fidelity are dated
- Limited to 2‑player local multiplayer only
- Graphics are dated by modern standards
- No online multiplayer support
