# touch Karate (Universal)

> Realistic one-finger karate combat game with motion capture and physics. (iPhone/iPad app by Gamedokan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-karate-universal/id493731391 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gamedokan](https://appshunter.io/developer/334613215)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Simulation
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-01-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-karate-universal/id493731391/reviews.md

## What is touch Karate (Universal)?

[Featured]
- Very simple control possible with one finger.
- The realistic motions by motion capture technology and based on physics.
- Gyro or Compass and Accelerometer provide 6-axis motion sensing.
- Retina display is supported.
- Realistic shadows by OpenGL ES 2.0.

[How to play]
Move: Touch the floor.
Attack: Tap the enemy.

## Key features

- One-finger control
- Motion capture realism
- Physics-based animations
- 6-axis motion sensing
- Retina display support
- OpenGL ES 2.0 shadows

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-karate-universal/id493731391/reviews.md

### 1/5 — All the games are a scam

*2024-02-03, version 2.0*

Don’t get it I could rate 0 star I would this stuff is trash it’s just a donation

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money.

*2020-02-02*

When I opened the app it literally had a black screen with all the buttons visible. Fix ur game cuz I just wasted this money

### 1/5 — Nah

*2015-08-31, version 1.8*

The idea was descent but this was spoiled by lack of content like maps characters etc. the controls are flawed with there being no precision to attacking at all and when moving the player mostly ends up facing the wrong way. But the worst thing for me was the camera controls as it just made the game awkward from the off when no matter what way i held my i pad it was hard to really see the action with it being upside down from me or at a side angle. If you were thinking of purchasing, just don't its not worth the price tag at all.

### 4/5 — Looks really cool but controls?

*2015-03-28*

When I touch the ground I move fine. But it is unresponsive when I tap the enemy. Nothing happens when I touch the enemy and then I just get hit. How to control?

### 5/5 — Good game!

*2015-03-05*

I really like this simple play style. It's fun, and passes the time! It would be nice to add more camera options though... I can only play this game in one physical position and that's really inconvenient... Also a replay and a motion speed option would be great new feature!

### 3/5 — Can be improved

*2014-11-11*

The curiosity got the better of me.

It has a lot of potential but it's not polished enough. It's okay for $.99. You can move your phone around to get different angles which is cool. It has good "physics." 

You cannot control the type of attack. You tap attack and your guy may kick or punch randomly. you can't control to kick or punch. It looks like there are two types of punches and two types of kicks. 

It's boring because one hit ends the fight. 

Add more different types of punches and kicks and end the fight after three hits, and this game will be a lot better.

Also it needs to be set that the opponents are always facing each other-kind a like two magnets. If you move your guy around by tapping the floor sometimes he faces the wrong direction and kicks and punches the wrong way. Lol

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2014-05-10*

Can't even control it at all

### 4/5 — This game is a rip off

*2014-04-24*

The controls are terrible and there's only one view

### 1/5 — Don't buy

*2014-03-21, version 1.6*

Is a total rip off, it is unplayable. Game does not work.

### 4/5 — Not worth the $1.99

*2013-12-14*

There should be more clothes.

## Frequently asked questions about touch Karate (Universal)

### What is this app about?

This app offers a realistic martial arts combat experience with simple one-finger controls. It uses motion capture technology and physics to create realistic character movements and engaging gameplay.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include very simple one-finger control, realistic motions powered by motion capture and physics, 6-axis motion sensing via gyro/compass/accelerometer, retina display support, and realistic shadows rendered with OpenGL ES 2.0.

### How do I play the game?

To play, you move by touching the floor and attack by tapping the enemy. The game is designed for intuitive interaction.

### Is this app free to download?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app supports retina displays and utilizes motion sensing capabilities like gyro, compass, and accelerometer, suggesting compatibility with modern smartphones and tablets that have these sensors.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2023-03-24

- Rebuilt for new iOS.

### 1.9 — 2018-10-10

Build for new iOS.

### 1.8 — 2014-10-13

iOS 5.0 is supported.

### 1.7 — 2014-09-30

Optimized for iOS 8.0.

### 1.6 — 2013-03-01

- iOS 6.1 is supported.
- Physics engine was updated.

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