The Making of Karateka

An amasing insight in one of the most consequential games of all time. Being the first in so many things and also having the developers direct commentary and notes makes this a must-have for anyone even remotely intrested in older games and their preservation.

These Interactive Museum Pieces mean so so much to me, they may not be entirely just games which sort of puts some off but the stories that especially these first two entries before the 3 enormous big big ones to follow are just so valuable and important i hope and pray that Digital Eclipse will continue to do individual spotlights aswell as companies

The Making of Karateka is one of the coolest and most meaningful retro releases out there. As someone who first saw Karateka on an Apple IIe as a kid, this was a nostalgic trip - but it’s much more than that. This isn’t just a re-release; it’s a full interactive documentary that lets you explore the game’s history in a genuinely engaging way. You can play multiple versions of Karateka, including early prototypes, while browsing a brilliantly organized timeline of videos, documents, and images that bring the development process to life. If you’ve seen Digital Eclipse’s other interactive documentaries, it follows that same fantastic format - and arguably perfects it. It’s insightful, playable history, and easily worth the price for anyone interested in games, their evolution, or just a really unique experience. This experience was truly a joy!