The Way of the Exploding Fist C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Fighting

The Way of the Exploding Fist

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
GenreFighting
DeveloperKrome Studios Melbourne
PublisherKrome Studios Melbourne
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Krome Studios Melbourne, The Way of the Exploding Fist arrived on the Commodore 64 as a fighting game.

Among the 18 C64 fighting games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.

Krome Studios Melbourne also made The Muncher, Sherlock and Barbarian for the C64.

The Way of the Exploding Fist is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Way of the Exploding Fist is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

The Way of the Exploding Fist walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

The Way of the Exploding Fist FAQ

Who made The Way of the Exploding Fist?

It was developed by Krome Studios Melbourne.

Is The Way of the Exploding Fist multiplayer?

No. The Way of the Exploding Fist is a single-player game.

How long does The Way of the Exploding Fist take to play?

As a fighting game, The Way of the Exploding Fist typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Way of the Exploding Fist on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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