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The Karate Kid: Street Rumble

The Karate Kid: Street Rumble has much to offer for the fans of beat 'em up genre. Movie fans will have a blast revisiting their favorite moments, as all the characters' representations are kept loyal in the game.
61%Game Brain Score
graphics, atmosphere
music, story
92% User Score Based on 12 reviews
Critic Score 66%Based on 5 reviews

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Set in the iconic locations of the first three classic The Karate Kid movies, The Karate Kid: Street Rumble lets you step out of the dojo and into the streets of the 1980s San Fernando Valley and Okinawa. Battle waves of challenging enemies in this fast-paced, side-scrolling beat ’em up adventure, brought to life with colorful pixel-art visuals and chiptune music.

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The Karate Kid: Street Rumble screenshot
The Karate Kid: Street Rumble screenshot
The Karate Kid: Street Rumble screenshot
The Karate Kid: Street Rumble screenshot
The Karate Kid: Street Rumble screenshot
The Karate Kid: Street Rumble screenshot
The Karate Kid: Street Rumble screenshot
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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features nostalgic pixelated art style and great sprite work, capturing the essence of the Karate Kid franchise.
  • Gameplay is simple yet enjoyable, with a decent combo system and fun mini-games that break up the action.
  • Fans of the Karate Kid movies will appreciate the faithful representation of characters and memorable movie moments throughout the stages.
  • The cutscene art is poorly designed and clashes with the overall aesthetic, detracting from the experience.
  • The game is considered overpriced at $40, especially compared to other beat 'em ups that offer more content for less.
  • Combat mechanics can feel imprecise and lack depth, with boss battles often being repetitive and lacking strategic challenge.
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is original and complements the pixel art style, though opinions vary on its quality, with some finding it generic compared to previous titles. While the soundtrack is described as "jammin'" and fitting for gameplay, it lacks the iconic feel associated with the Karate Kid franchise, leading some players to prefer listening to their own music. Overall, the music is decent but not exceptional, with sound effects noted as a weaker aspect.

    • “The music is fine as it is bright and it matches with the art style of the pixel sprites.”
    • “The good: the sprite art is pretty nice, music is jammin', and it plays well once you start to really understand how it wants you to play.”
    • “[nostalgic pixelated art style, complex and sophisticated fighting system, brilliant soundtrack and sound effects, different characters with unique signature moves and attacks].”
    • “Some of the music is generic, but considering the last two Cobra Kai games had the show composer, it's a tough act to follow.”
    • “The music doesn't feel like Karate Kid.”
    • “While the music is decent, the sound effects are really lacking in places.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive a solid 8/10, praised for their nostalgic pixel art style and vibrant backgrounds that enhance the overall atmosphere. However, some users note a disconnect between the high-quality sprite work and the less appealing cutscene art, which resembles outdated indie animations. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight, the inconsistency in cutscene quality detracts from the visual experience.

    • “The art style is awesome.”
    • “Now with those points out of the way, I'll talk about the best thing about the game, which is the graphics, backgrounds, atmosphere, and just general charisma.”
    • “Nostalgic pixelated art style.”
    • “The ugly: the WikiHow-style artwork in the cutscenes.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them look bland.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story mode appeals to fans of the movies, but many players wish for more character-specific storylines. While the sprite work is praised, the cutscene art is criticized for its poor quality, often resembling a low-budget 90s film, which detracts from the overall narrative experience. Ultimately, the game attempts to retell the Karate Kid story, but it falls short in delivering a compelling narrative.

    • “The story mode is good if you're a fan of the movies.”
    • “I wish the other characters had their own storylines though.”
    • “This game wants to retell the Karate Kid story, which is fine.”
    • “I wish the other characters had their own storylines, though.”
    • “The 'cutscene' story segments have art that is so bad it will probably make you laugh out loud multiple times.”
    • “That is not a story.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a decent revive system in multiplayer and offers satisfying beat-em-up mechanics, though players note a significant difficulty spike between easy and medium levels. While boss fights can be enjoyable, the controls are imprecise, and the combat lacks depth, with some design choices feeling odd.

    • “The game has okay to sometimes satisfying beat-em-up mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay features a decent revive system in multiplayer, but the difficulty ramps up too much on certain levels between easy and medium.”
    • “Boss fights can become quite fun once you get into this unique kind of gameplay, but be wary of this depending on your tastes.”
    • “The controls and gameplay feel imprecise, the combat isn't overly deep, and there are some odd design choices.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning graphics and richly detailed backgrounds, creating an immersive experience that significantly enhances the overall enjoyment, overshadowing some of its weaker elements.

    • “The best thing about the game is the graphics, backgrounds, atmosphere, and overall charisma.”
    • “It's incredible how visually fleshed out these stages are; they capture a great atmosphere and vibe that overwhelms the weaker aspects of the game.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express uncertainty about the game's replayability, questioning whether it offers enough incentive to return for additional playthroughs.

    • “The game offers incredible replayability, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh and exciting.”
    • “Every time I play, I discover new strategies and secrets, making the replayability factor off the charts!”
    • “With its dynamic world and evolving storylines, this game has me coming back for more every time.”
    • “But does it have the replayability to make you want to come back?”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
    • “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel more like a chore than a choice.”

66%Critics’ scoreBased on 5 critic reviews

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