Karateka is a martial arts action game developed by Jordan Mechner and was originally released in 1984 for the Apple II. It made its way to the Commodore 64 among other platforms. In the game, players take on the role of a nameless protagonist, a karateka, who must fight his way through a fortress to rescue Princess Mariko from the evil warlord Akuma. The game is known for its fluid character animations and combat mechanics. It combines action with a bit of strategy, as players must expertly time their attacks and defenses against various opponents. The game's genre is mainly action with a focus on fighting, and it was innovative at the time for its cinematic storytelling and animation style.
