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Karateka
(Broderbund, 1984, Apple][e)
 Yet another entrant in Techtite's list of Top 50 Multimedia Classics,
this was made by game designer Jordan "Prince of Persia"
Mechner. Unlike most 2D scrollers that came after it, the storyline
was gripping, and kept you playing right until the heroic finale,
regardless of AI that was quite dated in 1984 (even kicking the
mere legs of opponents will lead in eventual knockouts, of nearly all
villains). Amusing moments include battles  with the villain's
pet bird, who attacks you from the air, leading to a whole
different battle approach. After defeating the final villain,
run to your beloved, for astonishingly excellent victory music
(even on my Apple //e!), and a cheerful epilogue. One amusing
added touch: if you jovially approach your beloved in battle
mode, she will jovially, and promptly, kick your butt! Little details like
this make this one of the most classic of classic action games, of all
time.
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