| Competition Karate | |
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| Publisher(s) | Motivated Software |
| Platform(s) | Apple II, Commodore 64 |
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| Genre(s) | Fighting |
Competition Karate is a fighting game published by Motivated Software in 1984 for the Apple II and Commodore 64.
| Competition Karate | |
|---|---|
| Cover art | |
| Publisher(s) | Motivated Software |
| Platform(s) | Apple II, Commodore 64 |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Fighting |
Competition Karate is a fighting game published by Motivated Software in 1984 for the Apple II and Commodore 64.
Competition Karate is a game in which the player creates a fighter, practices in a dojo, and competes against other fighters. [2]
David Long reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World , and stated that "I have been involved in the world of judo since 1959, and taekwondo (Korean style of karate) since 1975, while my wife is a two time US champion as well as a Pan Am gold medalist. We both found CK to be truly reflective of the type of tactics which actually win in top level competition; specifically to move a lot, conserve your energy, and make a few good attacks rather than many ineffective ones." [2]
Rick Teverbaugh reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World , and stated that "Truly one of computer gaming's classic creations." [3]
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