Apple II Game: Karateka (1984 Brøderbund)

A classic fighting game designed by Jordan Mechner who is best known for Prince of Persia. This is probably the first fighting game that allows you to run. It has realistic art and animations for that time. This side scrolling beat 'em up platform game has 1-on-1 elements in it. There are no jump kicks or special moves here. All you have is basic punches and kicks, walk, and run and that's it. The object of the game is to rescue the princess Mariko kidnapped from evill villian name Akuma who destroyed y