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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Fighting
Best of the Best: Championship Karate
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Loriciels |
| Publisher | Electro Brain Corp. |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Loriciels and published by Electro Brain Corp., Best of the Best: Championship Karate arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993 as a fighting game.
It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball. Among the 41 Genesis fighting games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
Best of the Best: Championship Karate supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
What playing Best of the Best: Championship Karate 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.
Best of the Best: Championship Karate cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health P1 | FF0BB7:FF |
|---|---|
| No Health P2 | FF0BB8:00 |
| Characters Are Stuck Together | FFFEF1:00 |
Best of the Best: Championship Karate walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
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Best of the Best: Championship Karate FAQ
When did Best of the Best: Championship Karate come out on the Genesis?
Best of the Best: Championship Karate was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.
Who made Best of the Best: Championship Karate?
It was developed by Loriciels and published by Electro Brain Corp..
Is Best of the Best: Championship Karate multiplayer?
Yes. Best of the Best: Championship Karate supports up to 2 players.
How long does Best of the Best: Championship Karate take to play?
As a fighting game, Best of the Best: Championship Karate 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 Best of the Best: Championship Karate 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.