Summary
- Release Year: 1984
- Genres: Adventure, Arcade, Fighting
- Platforms: Family Computer, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii, Wii U
- Developers: Nintendo R&D1
- Publishers: Nintendo
Urban Champion (1984): A Retro Gem
Introduction
Urban Champion is a 2-player fighting game released by Nintendo in 1984 for the NES. It was one of the first fighting games ever released, and it remains a popular classic today. Urban Champion is known for its simple gameplay, colorful graphics, and catchy music.
Gameplay
Urban Champion is a 2D fighting game where players control one of two boxers. The goal of the game is to knock out your opponent by punching them until their health bar is depleted. Players can punch, duck, and weave to avoid their opponent’s attacks. They can also pick up items that appear on the stage, such as rocks and bottles, to throw at their opponent.
The game is played on a single screen, and the stage is littered with obstacles, such as cars, lamp posts, and fire hydrants. These obstacles can be used to your advantage to trap your opponent or avoid their attacks.
Characters
There are two playable characters in Urban Champion:
- Kid: A young boxer with fast punches and quick reflexes.
- Mike: A more powerful boxer with slower punches but more health.
Graphics and Sound
Urban Champion’s graphics are simple but colorful and effective. The characters are large and expressive, and the backgrounds are detailed and varied. The game’s music is also catchy and upbeat, and it helps to create a lively and exciting atmosphere.
Legacy
Urban Champion was a critical and commercial success upon its release. It was one of the first fighting games ever released, and it helped to popularize the genre. The game has been praised for its simple gameplay, colorful graphics, and catchy music.
Urban Champion has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, including the Game Boy, GameCube, and Wii. It is also available on the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Conclusion
Urban Champion is a classic fighting game that is still enjoyed by many today. It’s a fun and challenging game with simple gameplay, colorful graphics, and catchy music. If you’re a fan of fighting games, or if you’re just looking for a classic NES game to play, then I highly recommend checking out Urban Champion.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Urban Champion
- Urban Champion was originally released in arcades in 1984.
- The game was inspired by the 1984 Game & Watch title, Boxing (also known as Punch-Out!!).
- Urban Champion is Nintendo’s first 2D fighting game.
- The game was developed by Nintendo R&D1, the same team that developed Donkey Kong and Mario Bros.
- Urban Champion was one of the first fighting games to feature a two-player mode.
- The game’s music was composed by Hirokazu Tanaka, who also composed the music for Metroid and Kid Icarus.
- Urban Champion was ported to the NES in 1986.
- The NES version of the game features a number of changes from the arcade version, including new stages and characters.
- Urban Champion has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, including the Game Boy, GameCube, and Wii.
- The game is also available on the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Review Score
7.5/10
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