Martial Champion (ver EAB)

Step into the ring in Martial Champion, a 1993 fighting game from Konami featuring four simultaneous players battling for supremacy. Ten distinct fighters compete in a tournament format to claim the title of world champion. Players utilize an eight-way joystick and three attack buttons – high, mid, and low – to execute a variety of martial arts moves against their opponents. The roster includes characters with unique weaponry; however, these weapons can be lost if a fighter is knocked down, allowing rivals to seize them for their own advantage. Some characters share visual similarities with those from Konami’s earlier Yie Ar Kung Fu, hinting at a shared lineage. The game boasts impressive character sprites for its time, contributing to detailed and dynamic on-screen action. Completing the tournament without losing a round unlocks special endings that showcase all of the selectable fighters. Notable characters include Jin, Goldor, and Salamander, whose name is also associated with another Konami title.