Bangkok Knights
Video Archive
Bangkok Knights – Was This the C64’s Most Ambitious Kickboxing Game?
Released in 1987 by System 3 and programmed by Mark Cale and Tim Best, Bangkok Knights is a distinctive one-on-one fighting game that brought the intensity of Muay Thai boxing to the Commodore 64. Rather than a generic brawler, it grounds its action in a specific martial art and cultural setting. Players begin their journey in rural Thailand and fight their way toward the legendary Lumpini Stadium in Bangkok, facing eight opponents along the way. Each fighter has their own style and behaviour, forcing players to adapt rather than rely on a single tactic throughout the game. Combat offers a broad move set, including punches, kicks, knees, and elbow strikes, executed through precise directional inputs. The arenas use a 2.5D perspective with movement in all eight directions, and their larger-than-screen layouts add space, positioning, and footwork into the mix.
Game Overview
About the Game
Released in 1987 by System 3 and programmed by Mark Cale and Tim Best, Bangkok Knights is a distinctive one-on-one fighting game that brought the intensity of Muay Thai boxing to the Commodore 64. Rather than a generic brawler, it grounds its action in a specific martial art and cultural setting. Players begin their journey in rural Thailand and fight their way toward the legendary Lumpini Stadium in Bangkok, facing eight opponents along the way. Each fighter has their own style and behaviour, forcing players to adapt rather than rely on a single tactic throughout the game. Combat offers a broad move set, including punches, kicks, knees, and elbow strikes, executed through precise directional inputs. The arenas use a 2.5D perspective with movement in all eight directions, and their larger-than-screen layouts add space, positioning, and footwork into the mix.
Game Manual
Magazine Reviews
Magazine Reviews
Magazine Reviews · 6
Contemporary average 81% · range 60–90%
C&VG
Reviewed by System 3 full-price release
Read Original Review
Commodore Force
Reviewed by Again Again budget release
Read Original Review
Commodore User
Reviewed by Bill Scolding. System 3 full-price release
Read Original Review
Power Play
Reviewed by Activision full-price release
Scan Not Available
Zzap!64
Reviewed by Julian Rignall, Paul Sumner & Steve Jarratt. System 3 full-price release
Read Original Review
Zzap!64
Read Original Review
Game Music
Game Music
See the pixels
Gallery
Continue Exploring
Browse Related Archives
Browse this game's genres and collections, or return to the full games library.
The CCG Community
Rate & Review This Game
Share your verdict with other Commodore fans. Everyone can read the reviews; members must log in to rate or comment.
Member Reviews
Preparing reviews…
Need New Commodore Peripherals?
Compatible hardware and controllers for modern retro setups.
Community Rating Loading rating…
Preparing ratings…