In the early 1980s, Prince of Persia famed developer Jordan Mechner released his first game Karateka for the Apple II. Karateka was a side-scrolling fighting game where the player took control of an unnamed hero attempting to rescue his beloved Princess Mariko from Akuma’s castle fortress. You must battle your way through Akuma’s guards to reach the fortress, defeat Akuma and save your beloved.
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A few months ago, a Wii U listing of the Karateka remake popped up on the ESRB. The game’s launch came and passed… yet there was no news about it heading to the eShop.
For anybody who hasn't played the game... This is a blessing. Not a "Aliens: Colonial Marines" blessing but a blessing nonetheless. As much as I like to see the Wii U library grow this game was a mess.
Gee, what a surprise.
Not that the game was that great though, like Nevers0ft said.
