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Is Kings of Kung Fu worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Classic Kung Fu film fans who want a fighting game built around martial arts cinema
- Solo players who prefer arcade-style matches against computer-controlled opponents
- Two-player households seeking local one-on-one fighting matches
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a broad single-player campaign may stop at the arcade tournament structure
- Fighting-game players who want online competition or a larger roster may hit the limits of the local-only two-player setup and 14-character cast
- Players who prefer exploration, platforming, or shooting over repeated one-on-one bouts
Our take on Kings of Kung Fu
The bounce point arrives for players expecting online matches: the multiplayer option is local two-player competition. Those seeking a larger fighting-game roster may also hit a wall at 14 selectable martial artists, plus one boss character.
What is Kings of Kung Fu?
Kings of Kung Fu is a one-on-one fighting game inspired by classic Kung Fu films.
Players choose from 14 martial arts stunt masters, each with a distinct style based on martial arts cinema. The game includes more than 100 moves per fighter, covering attacks, counters, blocks, throws, and combo chains. A tournament storyline pits the selected fighter against opponents and a mysterious boss called Red Ronin. Single-player Arcade Mode supports fights against the computer, while Local Multiplayer provides matches between two players. Practice Mode offers a separate space for learning moves. Matches take place across 15 film-inspired stages, with a soundtrack containing more than 20 songs influenced by Kung Fu cinema and old-school hip hop.
How Kings of Kung Fu plays
- 01Fourteen playable fighters
- The roster includes martial artists based on styles such as Drunken Style, Hapkido, Muay Thai, Wing Chun, and Shotokan Karate.
- 02Large move sets
- Each character has over 100 moves, including counters, defensive techniques, throws, and chained attacks.
- 03Three play modes
- Arcade mode uses computer opponents, Local Multiplayer supports two players, and Practice Mode focuses on move training.
- 04Film-inspired arenas
- Fifteen stages provide settings influenced by classic Kung Fu movies.
- 05Tournament structure
- A mysterious fighter named Red Ronin challenges competitors seeking a starring role in a fictional studio production.
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Kings of Kung Fu: platforms & release
Is Kings of Kung Fu worth it?
It is worth it if: classic Kung Fu film fans who want a fighting game built around martial arts cinema. Skip it if: players seeking a broad single-player campaign may stop at the arcade tournament structure.
Where can I download Kings of Kung Fu?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Kings of Kung Fu's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Kings of Kung Fu on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
