The Making of Karateka Switch Game

The creator of Prince of Persia, Jordan Mechner, created one of the most distinguished games, Karateka, in 1984.

Discover how Karateka was created through an extensive archive of design documents, playful prototypes, and new feature videos.

Explore the interactive timelines at your own pace.

Enjoy pixel-perfect versions of the original Karateka games, as well as a variety of never-before-seen prototypes, with rich features such as save anytime, rewind, chapter selection, and director's commentary.

Karateka Remastered is a completely new version of the original game, with the latest content, commentary, achievements, and more.

• The documentary analyzes the conception of Karateka, a combat-based action game, distinguished by a simple yet compelling story of a hero who must save a kidnapped princess.
• The creative process behind the game is discussed, including the initial motivations and ideas behind its development.
• Karateka is considered one of the first games to incorporate fluid, revolutionary animation for its time.
• The documentary explores how Jordan Mechner used motion techniques to create detailed animations, which was a rare innovation then.
• The process of creating the game by a small team of developers is analyzed, as well as the challenges they faced during production.
• The use of the era's hardware platforms is discussed, and how limited technologies were applied to create visual effects and an engaging gaming experience.
• The game's characters, including the hero and the princess, are thoroughly analyzed, offering a deeper understanding of the motivations behind their creation.