24BANG SCORE
Karateka
SKIP · shooter · 2012
Light on value at this price: $3.99, 72% positive.
Better value than 31% of shooter games
From PRINCE OF PERSIA creator Jordan Mechner, the original side-scrolling karate classic comes to Steam with art by Jeff Matsuda (The Batman) and music by Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin (CIVILIZATION IV).
Price
$3.99
Reviews
72%
390 reviews
Players
150K
owners (estimate)
Released
2012
What drives the score
Reviews72% positive
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Engagement3% finish
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DeveloperLiquid Entertainment
PublisherDotemu
Genreshooter
Achievements12
Trailer & screenshots
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