The Making of Karateka
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Description
Step into the world of retro gaming with "The Making of Karateka," an enthralling interactive documentary that delves into the creation of one of the most influential games of all time. Crafted by Jordan Mechner while still a college student, Karateka became a best-seller in 1984 and set new standards in game development. Presented by Digital Eclipse, this experience offers gaming enthusiasts a chance to explore the origins of a classic.
Uncover the fascinating journey of Karateka through a rich archive of design documents, playable prototypes, and fresh video features. Like a stroll through a virtual museum, the interactive timelines allow you to navigate the game's history at your own pace.
Relive the thrill with pixel-perfect versions of the original Karateka games. Experience early prototypes with enhanced features such as save-anywhere functionality, rewind options, chapter selections, and insightful director's commentary.
- Two Remastered Games: Enjoy "Karateka Remastered," featuring never-before-seen content, commentary, achievements, and more.
- Experience "Deathbounce: Rebounded," a dynamic twin-stick shooter based on Jordan's unpublished prototype.
Witness how Karateka became a pioneering masterpiece, introducing cinematic scenes, an evocative soundtrack, rotoscoped animation, and a Hollywood-style love story. Its groundbreaking elements have left an indelible mark on the gaming industry.
The Gold Master Series by Digital Eclipse, known for works like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection and Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, presents this iconic game in a unique "interactive documentary" format, offering a comprehensive look at the shared history of games and their creators.
© 2023 Waterwheel Licensing LLC. © 2023 Digital Eclipse Entertainment Partners, Co. Karateka® is a trademark of Waterwheel Licensing LLC. Digital Eclipse and the Digital Eclipse logo are trademarks of Digital Eclipse Entertainment Partners, Co. in the U.S. and other territories. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and logos are properties of their respective owners.
System Requirements
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i3 @ 3.0GHz or AMD equivalent.
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series, Nvidia GeForce 8800GT or greater
Installation Guide
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1) Go to https://store.steampowered.com/about/
2) Click on "Install Steam" to download the application.
3) Once downloaded, install the client.
4) Once installed, find and open the Steam application on your computer.
5) Create a Steam account and login.
6) Once logged in to your client, click on “Add a Game” at the bottom left of the application window and click on “Activate a product on Steam”
7) Enter the game key provided and download the game.
You can only redeem the key via the downloaded and installed Steam application and not directly on their website.