The A - Z of Spectrum Games


The Way of the Exploding Fist



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Year of Release

1985


The Advertising Blurb

Become a master of this mysterious ancient art: progress from novice to Tenth Dan and test your strength and discipline. You can control your character with either joystick or keyboard - 18 different manoeuvres including blocks, flying kicks, leg sweeps, roundhouse and even somersaults!

Challenge the computer, facing opponents of progrssively greater skill, or compete with a friend. THE WAY OF THE EXPLODING FIST has it all - addictive competitive action, dazzling graphic animation and sound. The wait is over - you are about to face the challenge of a lifetime!


Compatibility

48K / 128K / +2 / +3


Original Price

£8.95


Software Houses

Melbourne House / Beam Software


Author

Gregg Barnett

Graphics

Greg Holland


Type

Beat-'em-up Game


Comments

Crash Smash. Sinclair User Classic.


Controls

User definable


Original Rating

Sinclair User 5/5 / Crash 92%


Review:

Ignoring the trend for having scrolling beat-'em-up games, this goes back to basics and is all the better for this. Two fighters square up against each other and, thanks to a wide variety of fighting moves and responsive controls, they take part in an entertaining battle.


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