Best of the Best: Championship Karate is a fighting game developed by Loriciel and published by Electro Brain. First released in 1992, it launched on the Super Nintendo (SNES) in 1993. Centered on kickboxing, players take on the role of a kickboxer challenging top fighters worldwide for the championship title.
Players can customize their character’s appearance and choose from 55 different moves to build a unique fighting style. A training mode lets players boost their character’s speed and strength to prepare for official matches. Bouts follow a best-of-three format, with players facing off against opponents in the ring and using various kickboxing techniques to win.
Notably, the game has different titles across regions. In Japan, the SNES version is called *Super Kick Boxing*, while in Europe it is named *Andre Panza Kick Boxing* after French kickboxing champion Andre Panza.
Best of the Best: Championship Karate has drawn many fighting game fans with its realistic combat experience and rich customization options. With smooth, visually striking strike animations, it is a classic fighting game worth revisiting.
