Step into the world of retro gaming with Karate Champ, a classic gem developed by Technōs Japan for Data East in 1984. The game offers a unique blend of action and fighting, inviting players to engage in thrilling karate battles, either against another player or the computer. The two-dimensional gameplay brings to life the traditional karate characters clad in white and red gi, set against ever-changing backgrounds. Unlike many modern fighting games, there are no health bars or hit points in Karate Champ. A successfully landed hit ends the round, with the first player to score two points crowned as the winner. The game also pioneers early speech synthesis, where phrases such as 'Fight!' or 'Winner!' are called out by the judge. Revel in the nostalgia of 1980s gaming with Karate Champ!