Nintendo Entertainment System · Fighting / Sports
Best of the Best: Championship Karate
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| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Fighting, Sports |
| Developer | Loriciels |
| Publisher | Loriciels |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992, Best of the Best: Championship Karate is a fighting game developed by Loriciels. It blends fighting and sports elements.
It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie. Among the 12 NES fighting games in our database, it ranks #7 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 NES 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
63 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Each Round Is 2:00 | ZANIGYPA |
|---|---|
| Each Round Is 3:00 | LANIGYPA |
| Each Round Is 4:00 | GANIGYPA |
| Each Round Is 5:00 | IANIGYPA |
| Each Round Is 6:00 | TANIGYPA |
| Each Round Is 7:00 | YANIGYPA |
Best of the Best: Championship Karate walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES 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 NES?
Best of the Best: Championship Karate was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
Who made Best of the Best: Championship Karate?
It was developed by Loriciels.
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.