Karateka

November 7, 2012 Jordan Mechner, Liquid Entertainment D3Publisher
Fighting Strategy Adventure Indie Arcade
PS3 PC iOS X360
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Whether you are a nostalgic Karateka fan or new to the game, Karateka will charm you with its classic love story set in feudal Japan. Fight to save the lovely Mariko from the evil warlord Akuma and reunite her with her True Love!
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Release Date November 7, 2012
Developer Jordan Mechner, Liquid Entertainment
Publisher D3Publisher
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person
Themes Action
Karateka

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