Best of the Best: Championship Karate SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Fighting / Sports

Best of the Best: Championship Karate

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1992 (originally 1992)
GenreFighting, Sports
DeveloperLoriciels
PublisherElectro Brain Corp.
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1992, Best of the Best: Championship Karate is a fighting game developed by Loriciels and published by Electro Brain Corp.. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1992. It blends fighting and sports elements.

It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V.

Loriciels also made International Tennis Tour for the SNES.

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 SNES 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 gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Best of the Best: Championship Karate cheats & codes

42 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite Special Moves828D-D409
No Special Moves For Player 2BAC3-6F69
Start With 1 Special MoveDFC3-6D69
Start With 8 Special MovesD6C3-6D69

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Best of the Best: Championship Karate walkthroughs & guides

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Best of the Best: Championship Karate FAQ

When did Best of the Best: Championship Karate come out on the SNES?

Best of the Best: Championship Karate was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992; the original game dates back to 1992.

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.

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