The Karate Kid

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5.7

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Score Breakdown Based on 199 ratings

1. 10 (11)
2. 9 (6)
3. 8 (22)
4. 7 (41)
5. 6 (42)
6. 5 (32)
7. 4 (17)
8. 3 (9)
9. 2 (9)
10. 1 (10)

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• Rating:6

  The Karate Kid on Nintendo. Will it do justice to the film?

  By johnthegamegeek | Review Date: Apr 28, 2012 | NES

  Intro: Well, it has a nice 8-bit main menu with some music that sets the tone for the game. Graphics: Seems simple for 8-bit. Daniel looks like himself, and everybody else as well. Most of the enemies in the first 3... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:1

  Virtually impossible.

  By Copper40 | Review Date: Dec 04, 2010 | NES

  Once again, LJN intentionally wins for another awesome movie-abysmal game. You know why? Well, exhibit A: There's only 4 levels. Why not at least 10 levels, or better yet, why isn't it like an arcade beat 'em up, like Go... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:4

  As much fun as getting a karate kick in the groin

  By PrinceofGames12 | Review Date: Jul 04, 2010 | NES

  The Karate Kid, what's there to say about? It's one of the best movies of the 80s and on my list of best movies ever, the story is simple, the action was good, and is a classic hit for everyone. So with a movie this good... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:2

  Like being kicked in the groin by Ralph Macchio and having Mr. Miyagi standing over you laughing.

  By billyd5301 | Review Date: Oct 25, 2009 | NES

  I have said numerous times in my life that while Superman 64 is an awful game, it takes too much criticism because there are plenty of other games just as bad. The Karate Kid for NES is one of those games. Just like Su... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:4.7

  Fun. Sorta. No, wait, its terrible.

  By suicideking344 | Review Date: Jun 25, 2007 | NES

  First let me start by this game is entirely too short. The game starts at the end of Karate Kid, where you fight in the tournament, after that its off to Okinawa and the monsoon, then then temple for the last level. Th... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:4.8

  Enter the circle, young grasshopper, and I will lay out for you the path you must follow to become a martial arts master

  By Wootex | Review Date: Mar 26, 2007 | NES

  First, young grasshopper, you must win a karate tournament against four clones in different colored gis. Remember the old adage of the ancient masters "Kick your foe and they will walk right towards you and then you... Read Full Review

  1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:5.5

  Nintendo's perhaps first attempt to distribute licensed games is nothing special, only to appeal to die-hard fans.

  By sdcazares1980 | Review Date: Dec 26, 2006 | NES

  Pros: Good character likenesses; perhaps the first use of environmental weapons in gaming; bonus stage variety. Cons: Kicks are the only way to go, making gameplay monotonous; generic graphics and music; only enemies ... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:3.6

  Like a well placed crane kick in the trouser

  By alexinatronDX | Review Date: Nov 06, 2006 | NES

  Seigneur, jouer à Karate Kid a du être les quinze minutes les plus éprouvantes de ma vie depuis Karate Kid 2. Oui, la seule qualité de ce jeu est qu’il est court (oh, et la musique du premier t... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful