karate kid: street rumble pixel beat-'em-up hits pc & consoles

GameMill Entertainment has announced The Karate Kid: Street Rumble, a 16-bit-styled multiplayer side-scrolling beat-'em-up, scheduled for release on September 20 for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The game features pixel-art graphics reminiscent of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge and allows players to control classic characters like Daniel Russo, Mr. Miyagi, Kumiko, and Ali Mills. The game pits them against iconic foes such as Johnny Lawrence, John Kreese, and Terry Silver across 12 levels, all set in the 1980s. The announcement comes as the Karate Kid franchise celebrates its 40th anniversary, and with the first part of the sixth season of Cobra Kai launching on Netflix later in July.

In The Karate Kid: Street Rumble, you can play as Daniel Russo, Mr. Miyagi, Kumiko, or Ali Mills.

The Karate Kid: Street Rumble is inspired by the famous Karate Kid franchise, which first premiered in 1984. The series became a cultural phenomenon, spawning several sequels and the popular Cobra Kai TV show. The game aims to capture the nostalgic essence of the 1980s while offering modern gameplay mechanics similar to well-received beat-'em-up titles like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. With its timing coinciding with the 40th anniversary, the game is poised to offer fans a trip down memory lane, enriched with retro visuals and beloved characters.