The Making of Karateka

Last updated: 2026-03-08
  • Comprehensive gaming history documentary
  • Karateka remaster and archives
  • Inclusion of playable prototypes
  • Missing game versions
  • Combat and movement issues
  • Timing issues in Karateka Remastered
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Archetypes

Sample precision
Helpful reviews
85%
Unhelpful reviews
15%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
305
Negative points
38
Gameplay points
144
Perf. points
4
Rec. points
13
Misc points
0
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Comprehensive gaming history documentary
Description
The game offers a detailed and thorough presentation of real video game history, particularly focusing on early computer games and the development process in the 80s. It includes video interviews, historical clips, and high-resolution scans of art and development assets.
Importance
97%
Karateka remaster and archives
Description
The game provides an inside look at the evolution of Karateka, including multiple versions such as prototypes and modern remakes. It features a terrific remaster of Karateka with improved graphics and gameplay.
Importance
89%
Excellent presentation of multimedia content
Description
The game excels in presenting documents, interviews, prototypes, and remasters. It includes concept art, interviews, 3D mockups, and various iterations of games, providing a rich multimedia experience.
Importance
52%
Inclusion of playable prototypes
Description
Players have access to playable prototypes and earlier games, including multiple prototypes of a 40-year-old unpublished game. This feature allows users to experience the development process firsthand.
Importance
40%
Masterclass in game preservation
Description
The game is a triumph of game preservation, offering a thorough preservation of landmark titles. It serves as a great entry in video game historical preservation.
Importance
27%
High value for money
Description
The game is considered worth every cent, offering a comprehensive experience that justifies its full price. It provides a rich and detailed look into gaming history and development.
Importance
19%
Perfect emulation of classic games
Description
The game includes perfectly emulated classics that look and play exactly like they did on the original hardware. This feature ensures an authentic experience for players.
Importance
15%
Modernized versions of Deathbounce
Description
The game features modernized versions of Deathbounce, including various builds and a stand-alone release called Deathbounce: Rebounded.
Importance
14%