Black Panther

Konami • 1987

Black Panther — Title screen
Title screen
Black Panther — Gameplay
Gameplay

Leap into action with Black Panther, a cooperative platform and fighting game released by Konami in 1987. Players take control of a panther character as they navigate scrolling levels, battling enemies through claw attacks and skillful jumps. Collecting power-ups helps advance through the increasingly challenging stages, culminating in boss encounters that test your reflexes and coordination with a second player. The gameplay blends elements of both genres, requiring players to time their attacks and movements to overcome obstacles and dispatch foes. Black Panther utilizes a horizontal screen resolution of 256 x 224 pixels and offers a vibrant palette of over two thousand colors, presented at a refresh rate of approximately 60.61 Hz. The game’s sound is powered by both Zilog Z80 and K007232 processors alongside an YM2151 chip. This Konami title has earned recognition within gaming culture, appearing in the video game Akiba's Trip as a notable arcade tribute. Built around a Motorola 68000 processor and controlled with an eight-way joystick and two buttons, Black Panther provides a dynamic experience for up to two players.

Details

Manufacturer
Konami
Year
1987
Players
2
Genre
Platform / Fighter Scrolling
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
blkpnthr

Machine data derived from the MAME project.