INTRODUCTION International Karate is a simulation of a Karate Tournament where two people can play against each other, or one can compete against the computer. During the game, you will fly around the world to various locations, and in two-player game there is also a special bonus round. OBJECTIVES Each round consists of three 30 seconds bouts. The first player to score two full points wins the bout, and the first to achieve victory in two bouts wins the round. In a two-player game, the victor in each bout then goes on to the special bonus stage which involves dodging a flying weapon. Success in this part of the game will earn you 500 points. The winner of each round scores an extra 2000 points, and the next destination is then automatically on screen. When competing against the computer, you must win in each round in order to carry on to the next destination. JOYSTICK MOVEMENTS Two joysticks are required for a two-player game. Each of the eight positions on the joystick gives a different move, and pressing the fire button gives another eight moves. However, some moves result in your man facing the other way in which case the positions will be mirrored from left to right. When making an attacking move, you must hold the joystick position until the move is complete. By quickly selecting your next move once the attack has occured, you will be able to make a series of moves without pausing. JOYSTICK CONTROL Without button pressed: [UP] - Jump [UP + RIGHT] - Front Lunge Punch [RIGHT] - Walk Forward [DOWN + RIGHT] - Chest Kick [DOWN] - Foot Sweep [DOWN + LEFT] - Crouch Punch [LEFT] - Walk Backwards [LEFT + UP] - Back Lunge Punch With button pressed: [UP] - Flying Kick [UP + RIGHT] - Front Somersault [RIGHT] - Front Kick [DOWN + RIGHT] - Front Side Kick [DOWN] - Back Crouch Punch [DOWN + LEFT] - Back Side Kick [LEFT] - Roundhouse [LEFT + UP] - Back Somersault SCORING At all stages of the game you will be watched over by the wise old judge who will award you, depending on how successful a hit has been, either a half point or a full point. Points scored are shown on a system of circles, next to your main score, which light up to indicate half or full points Move - Full Hit - Half Hit Front Lunge Punch - 800 - 400 Reverse Lunge Punch - 800 - 400 Front Stomach Punch - 800 - 400 Reverse Stomach Punch - 800 - 400 Front Shin Kick - 200 - 100 Revese Shin Kick - 200 - 100 Flying Kick - 1000 - 500 Roundhouse Kick - 1000 - 500 Stomach Kick - 200 - 100 Face Kick - 800 - 400 Footsweep Kick - 400 - 200