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40 Years Ago, One Explosive Computer Game Caught Almost Everyone's Attention

Ryan Britt

created: July 4, 2025, noon | updated: July 10, 2025, 11:35 a.m.

But why was Exploding Fist so fantastic? Exploding Fist also featured different backdrops throughout the game, as players moved through various levels. Essentially, getting to different stages in the game meant you could see more of the world, even if it was just brightly colored backdrops inspired by Karate Champ. But what’s nice about the timeline we do live in is that Exploding Fist has a kind of quiet dignity to it. You can find Way of the Exploding Fist on sites like ClassicReload.com.

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