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Karate

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A 1983 Atari 2600 fighting game built around timed karate matches and belt progression.

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About this game

Karate is a fighting game released for the Atari 2600 in 1983 by Froggo. Players begin as a white belt and face another white-belt opponent in a two-minute match.

Matches focus on movement, blocking, punches, and kicks as players seek a knockdown before time expires. Victories advance the player through the belt ranks from white to red and ultimately black, while a loss makes the next opponent tougher.