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🌍 Aug. 29, 2023
Nintendo Switch
The Making of Karateka
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.
Nintendo eShop
$19.99Fighting
Platform
Adventure
Single player
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Critics RecommendDiscover how Karateka was made through an exhaustive archive of design documents, playable prototypes, and all-new video features. Like walking through a museum, you can explore the interactive timelines at your own pace.
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