The Karate Kid is a side-scrolling action game developed by Atlus and published by LJN for the NES, based on The Karate Kid Part II. As Daniel LaRusso, players fight through a one-on-one karate tournament and side-scrolling brawler stages set in Okinawa — punching, kicking, and earning Crane Kick and Drum Punch specials through combat and minigames — to defeat Chozen.
Sheldon has spent over a decade immersed in retro gaming, from NES classics to arcade gems. He's deeply passionate about preserving gaming history and helping others rediscover these timeless titles. When he's not gaming, Shaun writes about the evolution of video games and their cultural impact.
