Mark plays.... Way of the Exploding Fist on c64 and zx spectrum
4A new series of small videos, not really reviews but just some games I happen to really like. This is episode 2.
Game: Way of the Exploding Fist
Publisher: Melbourne House, 1985
Platform: C64, Sinclair Spectrum, versions for Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro and Commodore 16 exist too
I am back with a 2nd episode - just trying this out for fun. Of course no-where near as professional as Matt Chats but hey these could improve over time.
In this episode I look at Way of the Exploding fist a - what could have been a very nice fighting game - ruined by the 'short jab kick' which will basically let you win the whole game in single player mode. In dual player mode it is better possible to enjoy the game as you can both agree not to use the kick or just be on the look out for it. The AI players in both the C64 and the ZX spectrum versions are easily fooled by this move.
As a two player game this is a very nice fighting game. As a single player fighting game it is sadly let down by the AI which has no response to the 'short jab kick' on the c64 and the ZX spectrum versions.
I really have a soft spot for this game and I played it a lot with my brother. Back in the days the game - both the Spectrum and the C64 versions got high review ratings despite the major flaw present in the fighting system.
The ZX spectrum version although lacking the atmospheric music present in the c64 version does feature some very nicely done backdrops which really shine on the Speccy.