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Karate Survivor

PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

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Quick resume

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!

Global score

85/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Role-playing (RPG), Fighting, Arcade

Pros

  • Unique combo-based combat system
  • Nostalgic 80s/90s martial arts theme
  • Addictive progression and unlocks
  • Creative use of environment in combat
  • Excellent value for price

Cons

  • Limited content with only five levels
  • Some bugs and occasional hitbox issues
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Unlock system can be grindy and rng dependent
  • Lack of deep customization or story

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players control movement freely and choose combos and upgrades, allowing personal strategy and decision-making."

  • Competence
    3

    "Players develop skill in timing combos, positioning, and managing cooldowns, with progression unlocking new moves and upgrades."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on personal progression and survival rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Many players report addictive gameplay and desire to keep playing to unlock moves and master combos."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Game is single-player focused with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Players create custom attack combos and use environmental objects creatively in combat."

  • Domination
    -5

    "Interactions are balanced and focused on individual play without exerting control over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players enjoy nostalgic 80s/90s martial arts themes and immersive combat as a form of stress relief and fun."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and nostalgia, not out of obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Players experiment with different combos, move orders, and environmental interactions."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Players explore different levels and unlock new areas and moves, though environments are limited."

  • Expression
    2

    "Some customization via move combos and upgrades, but no avatar personalization or cosmetic changes."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Strong martial arts fantasy inspired by Jackie Chan movies and 80s/90s action films."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community gameplay elements; primarily solo experience."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players learn timing, combos, and strategies while unlocking new moves and upgrades."

  • Health
    -5

    "Typical sedentary gameplay without physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires active attention to timing and positioning; not a background or idle game."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No close social interactions or relationship building."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; single-player focus."

  • Progression
    5

    "Strong meta progression with unlocks, upgrades, and new moves driving player advancement."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Gameplay balances challenge and flow, providing satisfying and enjoyable combat experiences."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Appealing pixel art, animations, and 80s synth soundtrack provide sensory enjoyment."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or ranking systems present."

  • Story
    2

    "Light narrative inspired by martial arts films, but gameplay is mostly context-free survival."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Requires planning combos, positioning, and timing to optimize damage and survival."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Combat tension and boss fights provide moments of suspense and excitement."

  • Value
    5

    "Players widely praise the game as excellent value for its low price and content."

  • Violence
    4

    "Combat involves melee attacks and environmental destruction against enemies."

  • Survival
    4

    "Core gameplay revolves around surviving waves of enemies and managing health and positioning."

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