Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues

The long-running feud between Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence becomes a colorful side-scrolling brawl where every school hallway, strip-mall street, and tournament venue can turn into a dojo. Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues follows an original story set decades after the first All Valley tournament, letting players see the conflict from either Miyagi-Do’s disciplined perspective or Cobra Kai’s more aggressive philosophy. Its tone is deliberately pulpy and upbeat, mixing teen drama, familiar faces, corny one-liners, and satisfying martial-arts chaos. Fans of the series get plenty of references, but the straightforward revenge-and-rivalry setup remains easy to follow for newcomers.

Combat revolves around moving through 2D stages, clearing groups of opponents, breaking environmental objects, and using each fighter’s specialties to control a crowd. Eight playable characters bring different move sets, combo strings, throws, special techniques, and powerful ultimate attacks, so Johnny’s hard-hitting offense feels distinct from a quicker, more technical fighter such as Sam or Miguel. Real-time character switching matters during missions, allowing the active team to adapt to enemies, traversal challenges, and health management without stopping the action. Progression unlocks new skills and upgrades, while local co-op lets a second player join the beat ’em up campaign and turn skirmishes into a suitably chaotic dojo showdown.

What separates it from more serious brawlers is its commitment to the Cobra Kai cast and its TV-style presentation, complete with voiced dialogue and cutscenes that sell the ongoing rivalry. The combat is accessible rather than deeply technical, but its character variety gives repeat runs a reason to exist, especially when playing through both sides of the conflict. Stages occasionally add light platforming and interactive surroundings, preventing the campaign from becoming a completely flat march between fights. Players who enjoy arcade-style co-op action in the vein of Streets of Rage, plus the melodramatic energy of the show, find an entertaining and approachable martial-arts romp here.