FIST II: THE LEGEND CONTINUES – Commodore 64 (1986) | Martial Arts Adventure with Deep Combat

Fist II: The Legend Continues, developed by Beam Software and published by Melbourne House in 1986, is a unique blend of martial arts combat and exploration, released for the Commodore 64. Serving as the sequel to The Way of the Exploding Fist, this title introduces an expansive adventure element to the traditional one-on-one fighting gameplay. In Fist II, players embark on a journey across a vast island landscape, traversing jungles, caves, and temples to recover sacred scrolls. The game combines side-scrolling exploration with intense martial arts duels, offering a dynamic combat system with 17 distinct moves. Each encounter presents a different opponent, requiring players to adapt their strategies to succeed. Graphically, the Commodore 64 version stands out with its atmospheric environments. The varied locales, from dense forests to ancient temples, are richly detailed, enhancing the immersive experience. The game's soundtrack, composed by Neil Brennan, complements the visuals with its haunting melodies, setting the tone for each area. Despite its innovative approach, the game faced criticism for its pacing, with some players noting the slow progression and occasional repetitive combat. However, the inclusion of a tournament mode and the opportunity for character progression through meditation and scroll collection added depth to the gameplay. Fist II: The Legend Continues remains a noteworthy title in the retro gaming community, appreciated for its ambitious fusion of genres and its contribution to the evolution of martial arts video games. Melbourne House:    • Melbourne House – Martial Arts, Adventures...   Fighting Games:    • Fighting & Beat 'Em Ups – Street Brawlers ...   ==================================== 🕹️Thankyou for your continued support!!🕹️ ==================================== SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Patreon   / cheekycommodoregamer   Join the channel membership for perks!:    / @cheekycommodoregamer   ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME: Twitter   / cheekyc64gamer   Facebook   / cheekycommodoregamer   Discord   / discord   ==================================== 🕹️COMMODORE 64 GAMES - BY YEAR OF RELEASE!!🕹️    • 1982 C64 Game Archive | Commodore 64 Games...      • 1983 C64 Game Archive | Commodore 64 Games...      • 1984 C64 Game Archive | Commodore 64 Games...      • 1985 C64 Game Archive | Commodore 64 Games...      • 1986 C64 Game Archive | Commodore 64 Games...      • 1987 C64 Game Archive | Commodore 64 Games...      • 1988 C64 Game Archive | Commodore 64 Games...      • 1989 C64 Game Archive | Commodore 64 Games...      • 1990 C64 Game Archive | Commodore 64 Games...      • 1991 C64 Game Archive | Commodore 64 Games...      • 1992 C64 Game Archive | Commodore 64 Games...   🖱️COMMODORE AMIGA GAMES 🖱️    • Commodore Amiga Games Library – Unsorted C...   ==================================== #fist2 #commodore64 #melbournehouse #beamssoftware #greggbarnett #neilbrennan #martialartsadventure #cheekycommodoregamer