16th Jul2024

First look at ‘The Karate Kid: Street Rumble’

by Phil Wheat

Get ready to get your ‘Wax On!’ Experience the original The Karate Kid trilogy in pixel-art, retro glory in The Karate Kid: Street Rumble, an action-packed beat ’em up featuring solo play and local co-op for up to four players!

Set in the iconic locations of the first three classic The Karate Kid movies, The Karate Kid: Street Rumble lets you step out of the dojo and into the streets of the 1980s San Fernando Valley and Okinawa. Battle waves of challenging enemies in this fast-paced, side-scrolling beat ’em up adventure, brought to life with colorful pixel-art visuals and chiptune music.

Play as Daniel LaRusso, Mr. Miyagi, Ali Mills, and Kumiko as you take on Johnny Lawrence, John Kreese, Terry Silver and others intent on establishing dominance over Miyagi-Do Karate forever. Master intense martial arts combat in frenetic brawls inspired by iconic arcade beat ’em ups.

Key Game Features:

  • Relive the Classic Movies: Experience the adventures of the original The Karate Kid trilogy like never before while facing the challenges put forth by Cobra Kai and other foes. Brawl through 12 levels inspired by the films, including Topanga Beach, West Valley High, Cobra Kai Dojo, the All Valley Tournament and more!
  • Retro-Inspired Action: Crane kick your way into a stunning pixel-art world that pays homage to the golden age of 16-bit gaming. Immerse yourself in the ’80s with a chiptune soundtrack that captures the spirit of the era.
  • Become a Martial Arts Master: Execute powerful combos, perform signature moves, and defend against your enemies’ relentless attacks. Each level presents new challenges and foes inspired by the films’ most memorable characters.
  • Battle Challenging Foes: Face off against legendary villains like Johnny Lawrence, John Kreese, Terry Silver, and other formidable opponents across 12 intense levels.
  • Karate Co-op: Fight alongside your friends in local co-op action for up to four players as Daniel Russo, Mr. Miyagi, Kumiko, or Ali Mills.

The Karate Kid: Street Rumble taps into the magic of classic arcade beat ’em ups, letting players relive the golden era of 16-bit gaming with familiar characters and settings. Just as retro fans appreciate the chance to try out revamped classics, modern gamers also value the ability to test new experiences before diving in. That’s why game demos have become such a crucial part of gaming culture—whether it’s previewing a fast-paced action brawler or exploring a Pragmatic play demo, allowing players to get a feel for the mechanics and excitement before fully committing

The Karate Kid: Street Rumble comes to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on September 20th, 2024.

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