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International Karate +

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Three-way karate combat on a beach, with bonus rounds and playful background antics.

The briefing

About this game

International Karate, also known as International Karate + or IK+, is a karate fighting game published by System 3. It was originally released for the Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, and ZX Spectrum, and was later ported to additional platforms.

Gameplay

Three karateka fight simultaneously on a beach, with the first competitor to score six points winning. The game supports one or two human players, while at least one fighter is always controlled by the computer.

After every two rounds, players compete in a bonus game involving either deflecting bouncing balls or kicking away bombs. Unlike its predecessor, the game uses a single backdrop, though players can recolour sections of it into different themes using specific keystrokes.

Additional Features

Some versions include background antics such as a Pac-Man appearance, a descending spider, and a submarine periscope visible in the harbour. Certain versions also feature humorous character animations triggered by specific keys.

Platforms

  • Amiga
  • Amiga CD32
  • Amstrad CPC
  • Atari ST and Atari ST/STE
  • Commodore C64/128/MAX
  • Game Boy Advance
  • PlayStation
  • Wii
  • ZX Spectrum