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Nintendo Famicom

Karateka

1985 1 Players 54% Not Rated

High atop a craggy cliff, guarded by an army of fierce warriors stands the fortress of the evil warlord Akuma. Deep in the darkest dungeon of the castle Akuma gloats over his lovely captive, the Princess Mariko. You are one trained in the way of karate: a Karateka. Alone and unarmed, you must defeat Akuma rescue the beautiful Mariko. Put fear and self-concern behind you. Focus your will on your objective, accepting death as a possibility. This is the way of the Karateka.

Release date
December 5, 1985
Developer
Jordan Mechner
Publisher
Soft Pro International
Players
1

About this game

Karateka

High atop a craggy cliff, guarded by an army of fierce warriors stands the fortress of the evil warlord Akuma. Deep in the darkest dungeon of the castle Akuma gloats over his lovely captive, the Princess Mariko.

You are one trained in the way of karate: a Karateka. Alone and unarmed, you must defeat Akuma rescue the beautiful Mariko. Put fear and self-concern behind you. Focus your will on your objective, accepting death as a possibility. This is the way of the Karateka.

Genres

Beat 'em Up

Modes

Single Player

Studios and credits

Developer
Jordan Mechner
Publisher
Soft Pro International

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideDecember 5, 1985 · Not Rated

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