No no, the lol continues.... IGN, 1up.com, etc
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No no, the lol continues.... IGN, 1up.com, etc
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Originally Posted by Kano on the Phone
Dude, the makers of World Karate Championship/International Karate were sued by Data East because they thought it ripped off Karate Champ. It had a judge in the background looking almost the same, had bonus rounds like Karate Champ, and felt similar.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cheebs
Yoshi might dismiss this series and other games as "European-developed games no one cares about" but that's not true. These games sold millions of copies (on piracy rampant formats) and are among the most critically acclaimed 8-bit computer games. There are plenty of gamers that remember and care but since the average 8-bit computer owner in North America is probably around 35 now, and the media is now made up of newer gamers, they seem a lot more obscure than they actually were.
LOL. The first thing I thought of when I saw that list was, "Where the fuck is Street Fighter 2?"
I played Karate Champ years before I played Street Fighter 2, and when I did play Street Fighter 2, I never really thought about how it seemed to be influenced by Karate Champ. There were some noticeable things such as white and red karate gi's, diverse stages, and bonus rounds, but that's about it. The two games played so differently that I wouldn't think one influenced the other. Karate Champ always seemed more like a karate simulator, whereas Street Fighter 2 was a presentation of fast-paced fantastical fights. Although, that could just be a matter of degree rather than a complete difference. I guess my bottom line is the same as Yoshi's: everyone aped Street Fighter 2, not Karate Champ.
I've been on the fence about whether or not I should italicize game titles. That post helped me decide.