Genre: Fighting
Publisher: Ricochet
Year: 1985
System: Amstrad CPC
Way of the Exploding Fist is a groundbreaking martial arts fighting game first released by Melbourne House in 1985 and later reissued as a budget edition by Ricochet. Players engage in one-on-one karate matches against increasingly skilled opponents, using a combination of punches, kicks, blocks, sweeps, and throws. The intuitive control system emphasizes precision and timing, awarding higher scores for perfectly executed techniques. Matches take place across varied dojo settings—from beachside mats to mountain temples—each offering unique visual flair and atmospheric sound effects.
