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Karateka

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53%Game Brain Score
53% User Score Based on 28 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Karateka is a single player hack and slash game. It was developed by Jordan Mechner and was released on December 31, 1984. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

"Karateka is a 1980s beat 'em up game featuring an unnamed protagonist on a mission to rescue Princess Mariko from Akuma's castle. Gameplay combines side-scrolling platform and fighting elements, with the player using punches and kicks to defeat enemies. Its realistic character animations and challenging gameplay were widely praised, making it a breakthrough success for creator Jordan Mechner."

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Karateka is a hack and slash game.

Karateka is available on iPhone, PC, Phone, iPad and others.

Karateka was released on December 31, 1984.

Karateka was developed by Jordan Mechner.

Karateka has received neutral reviews from players.

Karateka is a single player game.

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