Thai Boxing Longplay (C64) [QHD]

Описание: Game Info
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Developer: Anco
Publisher: Anco
Year of Release: 1987

Game Review & Impressions
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Way of the Exploding Fist kickstarted the one-on-one fighting game genre on the Commodore 64, and Thai Boxing was among the first wave of successors to follow in its footsteps. Although it isn't in the same league as the likes of IK+, it does have one or tricks tucked inside its gloves.

Firstly, the game is viewed from an isometric perspective, which is certainly an interesting design choice. Although combatants start out facing each other in traditional left vs. right fashion, successive rounds see the fighters transition 45 degrees clockwise or counter-clockwise, changing the position from which they approach each other. This feature is predominantly cosmetic, although it does feel advantageous when attacking from certain angles due to the fact the collision detection can be a little unpredictable.

Probably the most memorable of the game's features is the pair of character portraits located to the uppermost corners of the screen. Cuts and bruises begin to appear on the faces of each fighter as successive blows are landed, with trickles of blood turning into steady streams as further trauma is inflicted. Between rounds, a pair of cornermen saunter over and give each combatant a quick wipe round the chops with a damp rag, sponging off the worst of mess before sending them to re-join the fray.

As for the gameplay, each fighter has a roster of moves which include high and low kicks, punches, guards and blocks. There's virtually no telegraph on the moves, so it's rare to successfully block an attack. You're probably better off spamming flying kicks or sweeps and pushing your opponent into a corner, whereupon it's possible to rain blows upon them indefinitely.

Thai Boxing may not be a classic, but it's a functional fighting game with some nice ideas.

Information & Trivia
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6 different fighting arenas set across 3 separate loads
Game has no ending

Video Notes
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Features all 6 arenas

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Chapters
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