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The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid was a game published by LJN for the NES. It is loosely based on The Karate Kid, Part II.

31 December 1987

The Karate Kid is a fighting developed by Atlus, released 31 December 1987 on Nintendo Entertainment System.

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What The Karate Kid is

The Karate Kid is a fighting game developed by Atlus and released in 1987. It was published by LJN Toys. It is available on Nintendo Entertainment System only.

How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the The Karate Kid series

The Karate Kid is the second of 8 entries we hold in the The Karate Kid series. It arrived 12 months after The Karate Kid Part II. The next entry was Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues in 2020.

See all 8 The Karate Kid games in release order →

What it launched against

The Karate Kid launched on 31 December 1987, within three weeks of Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus and Head Over Heels.

Released around the same time: Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus, Head Over Heels.

Quick answers

The Karate Kid — frequently asked questions

When did The Karate Kid come out?
The Karate Kid was released on 31 December 1987 for Nintendo Entertainment System.
Does The Karate Kid have multiplayer?
Yes. The Karate Kid supports multiplayer.

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