# Karateka Classic

> Action

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id636777828](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id636777828)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id636777828`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** DotEmu
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (88 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.11
- **Last updated:** 2021-12-23
- **First published:** 2013-05-16
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-08-02
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/karateka-classic/id636777828)
- **Website:** [https://www.facebook.com/dotemu](https://www.facebook.com/dotemu)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.dotemu.com/en/privacy-policy](http://www.dotemu.com/en/privacy-policy)

## Description

Karateka Classic brings the iconic 1984 side-scrolling karate game to Chrome as a faithful port of the Apple II-era hit. Play as the lone hero against Akuma, battle guards, and rescue the princess in classic retro action.

From Prince of Persia's creator, Karateka Classic preserves the original's challenge and charm. This extension delivers tight controls and a nostalgic journey for both returning fans and first-time players.

## Review summary

Users largely praise Karateka Classic for its faithful recreation of the Apple II original, complete with authentic loading sounds and nostalgic feel. Many welcome the game’s modern conveniences like save and rewind features and note the 64-bit update enabling compatibility on newer devices. The major drawbacks mentioned by several reviewers are ongoing compatibility issues with newer iOS versions (frequent black screen or launch problems) and occasional sound problems, compounded by concerns that the developer is slow to update or respond.

### Pros

- Faithful recreation of the Apple II original with authentic sounds and presentation.
- Strong nostalgia appeal; widely praised as a faithful, 'perfect copy' of the original.
- Modern conveniences such as save and rewind features.
- 64-bit compatibility update enabling play on newer iOS devices.

### Cons

- Ongoing compatibility issues with newer iOS versions, including black screen or launch failures.
- Sound problems like no sound or audio dropouts on some devices.
- Perceived lack of updates and slow/no response from developers.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id636777828)