Black Belt

Black Belt is a classic 2D beat 'em up game for the Sega Master System featuring side-scrolling action where the player controls martial artist Riki in a post-nuclear war setting to restore order and save his girlfriend from his rival. Gameplay involves punching, kicking, and using special techniques against waves of enemies and sub-bosses across changing stages with parallax scrolling and varied backgrounds. It stands out as one of the earliest works by programmer Yuji Naka, with distinct Japanese version Hokuto no Ken licensed from the manga series, though the export version alters character names and graphics. Single-player and multiplayer modes are supported, making it a solid entry in the genre with responsive combat that feels authentic to the era's technology. The story draws from the source material's themes of revenge and heroism while adapting to the platform's limitations for accessible fighting fun.