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Karateka

1984 1 Players 79% Not Rated

The player controls an unnamed protagonist who is attempting to rescue his love interest, the Princess Mariko, from Akuma's castle fortress. The game exhibits a combination of a side-scrolling platform and fighting game elements similar to a beat 'em up. The player uses punches and kicks to defeat Akuma and his guards and make his way deeper into the fortress.

Release date
December 31, 1984
Developer
Jordan Mechner
Publisher
Brøderbund Software
Players
1

About this game

Karateka

The player controls an unnamed protagonist who is attempting to rescue his love interest, the Princess Mariko, from Akuma's castle fortress. The game exhibits a combination of a side-scrolling platform and fighting game elements similar to a beat 'em up. The player uses punches and kicks to defeat Akuma and his guards and make his way deeper into the fortress.

Genres

Beat 'em Up

Modes

Single Player

Studios and credits

Developer
Jordan Mechner
Publisher
Brøderbund Software

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideDecember 31, 1984 · Not Rated

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