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The Making of Karateka – Lowest Price, Deals & Price History
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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.
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- Release Date
8/29/2023
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Ratings
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
 OpenCritic | 84 / 100 |
 Metacritic | 90 / 100 |
 Xbox | 4.9 / 5 |
 PlayStation | 4.78 / 5 (97 reviews) |
 Steam | Very Positive (91 reviews) |
Steam Deck
- Compatibility
Playable
Everyone 10+
Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Alcohol Reference
What is The Making of Karateka?
In this nostalgic retro revival, The Making of Karateka combines classic fighting game mechanics with a unique blend of action-adventure elements and combat challenges. As a single-player experience, you'll embark on a journey through ancient Japan, mastering your karate skills to take down formidable foes in a series of intense battles. With controller support available, you can choose your preferred method of play as you navigate the game's 2D side-scrolling world. The average time to complete the main story is unclear, but with hidden secrets and bonus content waiting to be discovered, fans of combat games will find plenty to keep them engaged for hours on end.
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Is The Making of Karateka Worth Buying Right Now?
Strong reviews overall. High savings compared to the usual price.
| Store | Discount | Sale Price | MSRP | DRM | Region | OS |
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| Driffle | 73% | $5.31 | $19.99 | Steam | Global | - |
| Gamebillet | 70% | $5.92 | $19.99 | Steam | - | |
| Loaded | 70% | $5.99 | $19.99 | Steam | Worldwide | - |
| Difmark | 64% | $7.11 | $19.99 | Steam | Global | - |
| Steam | 0% | $19.99 | $19.99 | Steam | - |
| Epic | 0% | $19.99 | $19.99 | Epic | - | |
| GOG | 0% | $19.99 | $19.99 | GOG | - | |
| DLGamer | 0% | $19.99 | $19.99 | Steam | - | |
| Noctre | 0% | $19.99 | $19.99 | Steam | - | |
| PlanetPlay | 0% | $19.99 | $19.99 | Steam | - | - |
| Playsum | 0% | $19.99 | $19.99 | - | - | - |
| Voidu | 0% | $19.99 | $19.99 | Steam | United States | |
| WinGameStore | 0% | $19.99 | $19.99 | Steam | - | |
| Playasia | 0% | $19.99 | $19.99 | Steam | - | - |
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The Making of Karateka PC System Requirements and Specs
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IGN
Samuel Claiborn
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The Making of Karateka is part game collection and part documentary; a playable history of an 80s game Karateka that tells a remarkable true story in the coolest way possible.
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The Making of Karateka Achievement List and Progression
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The Making of Karateka Buying and Gameplay FAQs
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Price & Deals FAQs
How much does The Making of Karateka cost?
Right now, you can buy The Making of Karateka for as low as $5.31, depending on the store and platform.
Is The Making of Karateka on sale right now?
Yes, The Making of Karateka is currently on sale with up to 73% off at select stores.
How much is The Making of Karateka on Steam?
On Steam, The Making of Karateka is listed at $19.99 (MSRP $19.99).
What is the historical lowest price for The Making of Karateka?
The lowest recorded price for The Making of Karateka is $5.15, based on past sales and discounts.
Crossplay & Platforms FAQs
Is The Making of Karateka available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?
The Making of Karateka is available on PC, Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo.
Gameplay FAQs
Is The Making of Karateka single-player only?
The Making of Karateka is primarily a single-player experience.
Game Stats FAQs
When did The Making of Karateka release?
The Making of Karateka launched on Tue Aug 29 2023.
What age rating is The Making of Karateka?
The Making of Karateka is rated E10 for Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, and Alcohol Reference.
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The Making of Karateka PC – Buying Guide, Reviews and Deal Summary
The Making of Karateka was developed and published by Digital Eclipse, released on 2023-08-29. The Making of Karateka is rated E10 by the ESRB for Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Alcohol Reference.
The Making of Karateka Review Scores and Player Reception
The Making of Karateka has been rated 90/100 on Metacritic, 84/100 on OpenCritic, "Very Positive" on Steam, 4.9/5 on Xbox and 4.78/5 on PlayStation. Use these scores alongside player feedback to decide if it's worth adding to your library at its current price.
Current The Making of Karateka Lowest Price and Deal Summary
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$5.31
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