The Karate Kid is an NES cartridge video game based on the martial arts movie franchise, published by LJN for Nintendo’s 8-bit system. This side-scrolling platformer centers on karate action and movie-inspired challenges tied to Daniel LaRusso’s journey.
- Cleaned, tested, and guaranteed to play.
- Platforming gameplay blends side-scrolling stages with martial arts attacks and obstacle-based progression.
- Features Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi, connecting the game directly to the film series’ core characters.
- Includes tournament-style karate sequences alongside action stages for a mix of fighting and platform play.
- Rated E for Everyone, making it part of the NES library’s all-ages action catalog.
- Developed by Atlus and released under the LJN brand.
The title reflects the era of NES movie tie-in games, translating a martial arts film property into short-stage arcade-style action. Its LJN branding also places it among several licensed NES releases from the same period.
