Karateka Classic vs Terminal Game
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Karateka Classic
Experience a classic side-scrolling martial arts adventure from 1984. Fight as a lone hero to rescue a princess from an evil warlord, overcoming relentless guards and a challenging hawk. Relive the original charm or discover this iconic game for the first time.
- Side-scrolling combat
- Classic 1984 gameplay
- Save the princess quest
- Challenging enemy AI
- Original Apple II experience
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A side-scrolling karate classic from 1984! The first game by the creator of Prince of Persia, Karateka arrives on iOS with all the challenge and charm of the original Apple II experience. Fight as the lone hero to save the princess from the evil warlord Akuma. His relentless guards and pesky hawk will challenge your skill whether you remember the original, have played the remake, or are experiencing Karateka for the first time.
Terminal Game
Experience addictive, quick arcade gameplay with a retro terminal interface. Master simple controls and timing to achieve high scores in fast-paced rounds. Track your progress and aim for new personal bests in this minimalist, responsive game.
- Terminal-inspired retro interface
- Quick rounds for instant play
- Simple controls, skill-based challenge
- Score tracking for personal bests
- Lightweight and responsive performance
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Terminal Game Retro Arcade is a terminal-style mini game built for quick, addictive play sessions and high-score chasing. It delivers a classic command-line arcade vibe—clean visuals, simple controls, and fast rounds—so you can jump in instantly and try to beat your best. Features & functionality • Terminal-inspired retro interface: A minimalist “console” look that keeps the focus on gameplay. • Quick rounds: Start a game in seconds—designed for short bursts or repeated runs. • Simple controls, skill-based challenge: Easy to learn, harder to master; success comes from timing and reaction. • Score tracking: Your results are recorded so you can chase new personal bests each session. • Lightweight and responsive: Fast performance with a no-clutter experience. What you do in the app Open the game, press start, move to avoid red/gather green, and rack up points. When the round ends, review your score and jump back in for another attempt.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Terminal Game at Free against Karateka Classic's $0.99. Terminal Game also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Karateka Classic's advantage is ratings volume (88 vs 3) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). On in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Terminal Game is free to download; Karateka Classic costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Terminal Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Karateka Classic has 88 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Karateka Classic | Terminal Game |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (88 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 88 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 46 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #113 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DotEmu | DeJahn Bell |
Bugs and requests
Karateka Classic
Reported bugs
3 issues- Black screen or missing graphics on certain devices
- Rewind function not working as expected
- Sound issues or loss of audio
Requested features
3 requests- Support for external keyboards and controllers
- Leaderboards and competitive features
- Difficulty options or accessibility settings
Terminal Game
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Karateka Classic
No in-app purchases
Terminal Game
No in-app purchases
