Karate Survivor
Last updated: 2025-03-21
- Addictive survivor gameplay with unique martial arts combat.
- Evokes nostalgic 80s/90s action movie atmosphere.
- Good value for its low price.
- Content-lacking with limited replayability.
- Combat is RNG-dependent and inflexible.
- Hit detection issues and unfair difficulty spikes.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 2000
- Helpful reviews
- 78%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 22%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 74%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 26%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 2905
- Negative points
- 2297
- Gameplay points
- 648
- Perf. points
- 61
- Rec. points
- 817
- Misc points
- 101
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Fun, addictive, unique survivor experience | The game is praised for being fun, addictive, and a unique take on the survivor genre, often drawing comparisons to Vampire Survivors but with its own distinct style, setting, and mechanics inspired by Jackie Chan movies. Players find the gameplay loop engaging and rewarding, with a good balance of challenge and progression. | 96% |
| Unique martial arts combat system | The game features a unique and enjoyable combat system centered around martial arts, combos, and environmental interactions. Players appreciate the ability to create custom combos and the strategic depth this adds to the gameplay, making it more than just a simple auto-attacker. | 24% |
| Nostalgic 80s/90s action movie vibe | The game's setting, style, and overall vibe successfully evoke a sense of nostalgia for 80s and 90s action movies, particularly those starring Jackie Chan. Reviewers appreciate the references to classic films and the way the game captures the essence of that era. | 19% |
| High-quality graphics and animations | Reviewers consistently praise the game's high-quality graphics and animations, noting that they are smooth, detailed, and visually appealing. The art style is often described as retro or pixel art, but well-executed and a standout feature of the game. | 13% |
| Unique features and mechanics | The game offers a variety of unique features, mechanics, and content that set it apart from other games in the genre. This includes a timing-based attack system, card-based combos, varied enemies, and environmental interactions. | 9% |
| Great and fitting soundtrack | The game features a well-received soundtrack that complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience. The music is often described as catchy, memorable, and fitting the game's theme, particularly its 80s-inspired aesthetic. | 7% |
| Rewarding character progression system | The game features a satisfying progression system where players unlock new moves, upgrade their character, and become stronger over time. This meta-progression adds depth and replayability, encouraging players to keep playing and improving. | 5% |
| More enjoyable than Vampire Survivors | The reviewer enjoyed the game more than Vampire Survivors and found it to be a masterpiece. The reviewer felt that every penny spent on the game was worth it. | 5% |