- Fighting, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie
Become a martial arts master in this survivor-like roguelite inspired by action movies of the ‘80s. Use your fists, feet, and the environment to fight off relentless thugs. Master powerful combos, enhance your skills, and remember: everything around you is a weapon!
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Plot-driven, unpretentious, relentless and spare.
- character-ledplot-driven
- unpretentiousprestige
- contemplativerelentless
- sparerichly built
- gravecomic
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PlayStation UniverseJohn-Paul JonesAug 20258/10Purely operating on a bang-for-buck ratio, Karate Survivor figuratively karate punches far above its weight, that much is for sure. For around five bucks, you're getting a modestly made, though ultimately enjoyable take on the increasingly worn Survivors-like formula that satisfies with its bone-crunching action that riffs on the trashy martial arts cinema of the 1980s and 1990s. Just don't expect to be so reliably entertained in the longer term, as Karate Survivor's staying power leaves something to be desired.
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PS3Blog.netSep 20258/10New horde survivors experience with a martial arts twist
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GameSpewKim SnaithAug 20257/10If you're a Survivors-like fan, you're going to get a kick out of Karate Survivor — no pun intended. This melee take on the roguelike sub-genre is a great deal of fun thanks to its wealth of moves and focus on environmental damage. It's hard as nails, though, so prepare to die a lot. Still, that's sort of the point, isn't it?
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Thumb CultureNov 20243/5 starsKarate Survivor is a love letter to ‘80s action movies, with teeth-collecting upgrades, retro graphics, and an improvised combat system that’ll keep you entertained despite some early pacing issues. The single playable character and a somewhat clunky attack timer do nonetheless leave room for improvement. That being said, the game’s creativity, humour, and attention to retro detail make it an enjoyable and unique brawler. Grab your best toy hammer, watch for the boss designs, and dive into a street fight that’s as nostalgic as it is exhilarating. I give Karate Survivor the Thumb Culture Silver Award
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About the game
- Platforms
- PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- Alawar
- Publisher
- Alawar
- Released
- October 30, 2024
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
- Engine
- Unity
IGDB rating 7.2/10 from 8 ratings.
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