Before the revolutionary Prince of Persia first released, we had something that was perhaps even more so. In 1984, Jordan Mechner was but a college student, and would release Karateka. Going on to inspire Prince of Persia and countless platformers going forward, Karateka was one of the top-selling games of ‘84. And now, it’s time to understand just how this was achieved, with The Making of Karateka on Xbox.
An Interactive Documentary
Coming to you from Digital Eclipse, The Making of Karateka is an interactive documentary that talks you through how the martial arts action game was developed.
Taking players through chapters of development, that explains in detail how sprites were created, motion was depicted and much more, this is an incredibly intricate guide into game development. Digital Eclipse compares it to walking through a museum, with each exhibit showing off a different element of development.
Of course, The Making of Karateka would not be complete without a playable version of the game. Not one, but four different playable versions of the action-packed title are included here. Present are three versions of the game’s early prototypes, complete with save anywhere, chapter select, rewind and director’s commentary.
In addition, a remastered version of Karateka is playable, featuring achievements and cutting-room-floor content for all to enjoy.
Key features of The Making of Karateka on Xbox
- Discover how Karateka was made through an exhaustive archive of design documents, director’s commentary, and all-new video features.
- Play pixel-perfect versions of the original Karateka games and a variety of never-before-seen early prototypes.
- Enjoy two new games exclusive to the documentary: Karateka Remastered (an all-new version of the original) and Deathbounce: Rebounded (a twin-stick shooter based on Jordan’s unpublished pre-Karateka prototype).
- Content is localized in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Japanese.
Available Now!
Enter the museum of The Making of Karateka now! This game is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Switch and PC. You can pick up a copy for £16.74 via the Xbox Store.
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The Making of Karateka on Xbox Game Description
Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner was a college student when he created one of the biggest-selling games of 1984: Karateka. Now, in a new interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse, the story of how a teenager with an Apple II created one of the most groundbreaking, influential games of all time.
THE ORIGIN STORY OF A LEGENDARY GAME CREATOR
Discover how Karateka was made through an exhaustive archive of design documents, playable prototypes, and all-new video features. Like walking through a museum, you can explore the interactive timelines at your own pace.
PLAY THE ACCLAIMED ORIGINALS
Enjoy pixel-perfect versions of the original Karateka games and a variety of never-before-seen early prototypes, with rich quality-of-life features like save anywhere, rewind, chapter select, and director’s commentary.
