Taisen Karate Dou Japan Vs Version is a seminal 1984 arcade fighting game released by Data East. Known in the West as Karate Champ: Player vs Player, this influential classic helped pioneer the fighting genre by introducing competitive, head-to-head martial arts tournament bouts to the arcade.
How to Play
The objective is to defeat your opponent in a best-of-three match by landing clean karate strikes to score points. The original arcade cabinet used a unique dual-joystick setup to execute different attacks; in the browser, you can move and attack using the default arcade controls (mapped to the arrow keys for movement, and Z, X, Shift, or Enter for various strikes and blocks).
Tips
- Watch your spacing: Distance management is critical. Learn the exact reach of your roundhouse kicks and low sweeps so you can strike safely.
- Counter-attack: Throwing strikes recklessly will leave you wide open. Wait for your opponent to miss an attack, then quickly counter while they are recovering.
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