The Making of Karateka

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About

Play the history. Go behind the scenes of Jordan Mechner's landmark game Karateka in this interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse, with archival materials, video features, and more. Experience pixel-perfect versions of this legendary game, with all-new features.

Game Details

Developer:Digital Eclipse
Release:August 29, 2023
Metacritic:90
Platforms:
PC
ActionPixel Graphics2DSingleplayer

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