Basic entry · GB

Master Karateka

Master Karateka is a 1989 GB game by Tose Co., Ltd..

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About the game

As a master in karate and the sole survivor of your village, you must confront the evil Akuma and defeat his army to rescue your beloved Mariko and get your revenge.

Master Karateka is an enhanced port of Karateka , in which you take the role of a Karate-chopping hero as he scrolls across several screens fighting each one of Akuma's henchmen in succession until you reach the bad guy himself. Your weapons are your hands and feet, with each button commanding either punches or kicks that can be modified in height with the directional controls.

This Gameboy version replaces all graphics and cramps the action into smaller screens, featuring different enemies and challenges. Furthermore, you can customize your hero's stats at the beginning of the game to better suit your fighting style.

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Facts

Platforms: GB
First released: 1989-12-28
Developers: Tose Co., Ltd.
Publishers: Shinsei Kōgyō Ltd.
Genres: Action, Side view, Fighting, Martial arts

Covers and screenshots

Box, manual and cartridge scans

Front Cover (GB · Japan)
Back Cover (GB · Japan)
Media (GB · Japan)
Spine/Sides (GB · Japan)
Spine/Sides (GB · Japan)
Manual (GB · Japan)
Manual (GB · Japan)

Screenshots

Title screen (GB)
Stats selecting (GB)
That's what happens if you walk back right at the start. (GB)
The fucker didn't bow to me. (GB)
Fighting... (GB)
The bad guy (GB)
Here we have the smart alec A.I. simply blocking or some shit. (GB)
Getting inside the castle. Btw, no items yet. There are three... (GB)
Laying eyes on my (incredibly busty AND lusty) babe. (GB)
Attacked by what appears to be a fox-headed martial artist... (and yes, I'm a hacker.) (GB)
Eagles are the mascot of my soccer club, but in this game I just hate the bastards. (GB)
Punches are practically useless in this situation. (GB)
When I was a lil' kid I had no idea how to get past this gate (really sad, I know)... I'd try EVERY FUCKING THING, from shuriken throwing to yelling at the screen. (GB)
And she gets up, hoping to get some... (GB)
But I don't give two shits about it and just go for the door. She faints out of sadness. (GB)
Low block execution. (GB)
Attacked by my sweet mascot. Benfica, noooo. (GB)
These Game Boy version bastards never stoop down to bowing. Too proud I guess. (GB)
The feathery sucker keeps getting between this manly fight. I'm gonna have you roasted for dinner, you prick. (GB)
Now I can finally give you some love... Feel my tender heroic lips. (GB)