Karateka
by Jordan Mechner, Liquid Entertainment·published by D3Publisher
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About
The evil Akuma has destroyed the protagonist's homeland, killed many of his friends and kidnapped the princess Mariko. Fortunately, the hero is skilled in martial arts, so his inevitable quest to reach Akuma's palace and rescue Mariko has a chance of success.
Karateka is viewed from the side and features a succession of increasingly difficult opponents. Three types of punches and kicks are available to both the player character and his foes, differentiated by their height (low, medium, and high). The protagonist has a health bar, which refills itself gradually when he stands still.
Ways to play
Modes
Perspective
Engine
Remake of
Languages
5 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
| Language | audio | subtitles | interface |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | |
| French | — | — | |
| German | — | — | |
| Italian | — | — | |
| Spanish (Spain) | — | — |
Game details
Business Model
Commercial
Media Type
3.5" Floppy Disk, 5.25" Floppy Disk
Input Devices Supported/Optional
Keyboard
Controller Types Supported
Analog Joystick
Number of Offline Players
1 Player
System requirements
Min. CPU Class Required
Intel 8088 / 8086
Min. OS Class Required
PC/MS-DOS 2.0
Video Modes Supported
CGA, Hercules
Sound Devices Supported
PC Speaker (Tweaked)
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Also known as
Karate Master — Original Palm OS title
Karateka Classic — Android title
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Released
1 December 1984
Series
KaratekaPlatforms
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Standing
Top 98% by 24hr peak players
