Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues
- January 5, 2021
- Flux Games
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues" is a beat 'em up game set in the universe of the Cobra Kai series. Play as your favorite characters from the show and choose your karate style as you fight through various levels. The game features a local co-op mode, allowing you to team up with a friend to take down opponents.
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Reviews
- The game is a fun throwback to classic beat 'em ups, with a solid combat system and a variety of characters to choose from.
- It features original voice actors from the Cobra Kai series, adding authenticity and charm to the gameplay.
- The skill tree and upgrade system provide depth and customization, allowing players to tailor their characters' abilities.
- The hit detection can be inconsistent, leading to frustrating moments where attacks miss despite being aimed correctly.
- The game can become repetitive, especially when facing numerous enemies with similar attack patterns and mechanics.
- Some players may find the graphics and overall presentation lacking compared to modern standards, making it feel like a budget title.
- story49 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around the rivalry between the Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai dojos, offering two distinct campaigns that players must complete to unlock the true ending. While some players find the narrative lacking depth and coherence compared to the TV series, it still provides an enjoyable experience for fans, with engaging gameplay and nostalgic references. Overall, the story serves more as a backdrop for the action rather than a focal point, making it more appealing to those who appreciate the show's characters and setting.
“The game is very fun and entertaining and really shines what Cobra Kai is all about. In the game, your first choice is one of two rival dojos, Cobra Kai and Miyagi-Do. The game varies based on the choice you make right at the start, and the story is fun and enjoyable, well-made enough that you will experience no problems striving for 100%.”
“In this game, you have the option of playing Cobra Kai's story arc or Miyagi-Do's story arc. After beating one or the other, you'll continue on to play as the opposing team to see their side of the story as well. You'll want to play both sides on the same saved file to see the final chapter of the story and the final boss.”
“As a big fan of the Cobra Kai series, now on Netflix, this is a fun spin-off story. The game takes the concept and story of the first few seasons and turns them into a strong, fun, energetic brawler with a rockin' 80s style, solid gameplay, and a retro appeal.”
“The story is mostly nonexistent and literally doesn't get anywhere even after finishing the first campaign.”
“However, it's clearly made for fans of the show, as if you haven't watched all of it, you get lost knowing what's going on in the story.”
“The storyline was lacking what the show Cobra Kai has, and there were some annoying gameplay issues such as not being able to pick up certain items if they were slightly outside the level boundary following a battle.”
- gameplay35 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players appreciating its engaging mechanics and variety, reminiscent of classic beat-em-ups like Streets of Rage. While some users noted issues with responsiveness and occasional clunkiness, the core combat system is described as satisfying and fun, especially when utilizing character skills and combos. Despite some criticisms regarding the story and certain gameplay limitations, the game offers a solid experience for fans of the genre, with a nostalgic appeal and a robust combat system.
“The best thing about this game though, is, surprisingly, its gameplay.”
“Great classic beat-em-up fun with upgraded modern gameplay.”
“The gameplay is not buggy and honestly really fun.”
“Awful combat just leads to being stun locked sometimes and boring gameplay.”
“Anyway this all means that fights quickly lose the fun factor, you don't really feel powerful, and spawn mechanics/RNG will determine whether you progress or not.”
“It's a typical beat-em-up so I can't fault it too much for being repetitive, but the main issues I have with it lie in the fact that responsiveness is slow, often characters don't really perform the commands they're given well, and the only difficult part is when you just get so many enemies on screen that the unresponsive mechanics become the challenge.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the modern visuals and stylized art reminiscent of comic books, while others criticize them as outdated or reminiscent of earlier console generations like PS1/PS2. Despite the varied opinions, many players appreciate the unique art style and animation, noting that it complements the game's overall experience, even if it doesn't push the boundaries of graphical fidelity. Overall, the graphics are seen as solid for an indie title, though they may not appeal to everyone.
“Wow, the graphics are amazing!”
“Guided by fantastic old school graphics in a modern look and an amazing soundtrack.”
“Good game, fun game, and the graphics are surprisingly good for an indie game company.”
“Unfortunately, aside from better visuals, polish is something to be desired here.”
“Graphics: 6/10 animations not the best, graphics on the lower end of PS4/XB1 generation graphics.”
“The game released 2 years ago but the graphics are horrible.”
- music18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many praising the fantastic soundtrack that features a blend of synthwave and uptempo rock, reminiscent of the original show. Composed by the same team behind the series, the music enhances the gameplay experience, although some players noted that certain tracks can be repetitive. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
“The devs definitely loved the source material and it shows; great soundtrack and great gameplay.”
“Really nails the synthwave and uptempo rock that solidifies the show's soundtrack!”
“But for me, the highlight of this game is the soundtracks... especially the boss fight soundtrack is downright magnificent... I often find myself headbanging while cracking skulls.”
“Each dojo (Cobra Kai and Miyagi-Do) gets a different narrator, loading screen, soundtrack... the soundtrack for the stages is a bit repetitive but it really gets you in the mood to beat up some goons, and the sound effects add a lot of weight to the attacks (some more than others).”
“The art style, cheesy 80's music, and most voice actors from the series is also good.”
“But for me the highlight of this game is the soundtracks... especially the boss fight soundtrack is downright magnificent... I often find myself headbanging while cracking skulls...”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while grinding can be enjoyable due to satisfying core mechanics and balanced character skills, the overall pacing and tediousness of certain fights detract from the experience. Players noted issues with hit detection and diminishing returns when revisiting older levels, leading to a sense of tedium rather than challenge.
“The pacing is off (it took me over half an hour to finish the tutorial level), the fights are slow, the hit detection is too fiddly, the fanservice inaccurate, the experience as a whole is tedious.”
“Grinding back older levels to get tokens to power up doesn't seem viable, because there's a serious diminishing returns factor there.”
“Filling the entire screen with mobs doesn't make a challenging boss fight, it makes the fight f*cking tedious.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky characters and amusing one-liners, though it lacks strong writing overall. Players find the chaotic environment attacks and absurd character interactions—such as random NPCs attacking—entertaining, despite some gameplay frustrations related to hit detection and item collection. While the visuals may not impress, the humor shines through in the characters' antics and meta commentary.
“I will recommend this to people who want funny/psycho characters.”
“The one-liners are funny enough...”
“Everyone you run across in the street from hippies to mothers to emo kids are all inexplicably out for your blood, which is funny in its own regard.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its diverse characters, moves, and unlockables, appealing to fans of the show. However, some players feel that after completing the two campaigns, the lack of new content limits the overall replay value, relying mainly on nostalgia to draw them back.
“Lots of characters, moves, paths, and unlockables means a lot of replay value.”
“Characters from the show that are playable (seasons 1-2).”
“No real replay value.”
- stability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, featuring a solid combat system that is enjoyable to play. However, some users have noted minor annoyances and glitches that can detract from the experience.
“The gameplay is not buggy and honestly really fun.”
“I appreciate how stable the game runs; I've experienced very few crashes.”
“The performance is smooth, making for an enjoyable gaming experience.”
“The combat system is solid, but it suffers from numerous annoyances and glitches.”
“Frequent crashes and bugs make the game frustrating to play.”
“I experienced constant lag and instability, which ruined the overall experience.”
