The original Karateka was a beat-em-up released across several computers and video game consoles through the '80s. Its papa was video game designer Jordan Mechner, who would go on to create a game called Prince of Persia. Maybe you've heard of it. The '80s version of Karateka looks a little primitive, but the concept driving it is still classic. It's long been ripe for an overhaul, and nearly thirty years later, here we are.
Whether or not you've actually sat down and played it, you're surely familiar with Dungeons & Dragons. It's one of those rare games that made the leap over to pop culture phenomenon, even inspiring a god-awful film back in 2001. It's also been adapted into myriad video games, many of which deviate significantly from what the original game was all about. The upcoming Dungeons & Dragons: Warbands certainly strays away a bit, but it also stays true to its RPG roots.
Pencil-and-paper RPGs are perhaps the original "social game," so Dungeons & Dragons and Facebook would seem like a natural fit. And happily, that's about how it works out in the new Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of Neverwinter. It's not perfect, but as an entry level D&D game on Facebook, it's actually pretty good.
The D&D Heroes of Neverwinter Facebook page has been updated with some new details on how the game will play, as well as a trio of screenshots to give us a better look at the actual game. Expect some deep character customization and strategic combat as you explore the city of Neverwinter.
Collectible card games are all the rage now, especially on mobile devices, so it should come as no surprise that Liquid Entertainment, the developer behind the upcoming Facebook game D&D Heroes of Neverwinter, is reviving the Battle Realms brand -- originally a real-time strategy game for the PC -- and bringing it back as a CCG that will be coming to both iOS and Android-enabled devices next year.