Summary
- Release Year: 2012
- Genres: Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Indie
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Qooc Software
- Publishers: Digital Tribe
Kung Fu Strike: The Warrior’s Rise (2012)
Taking its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution, then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts and old school arcade fun, Kung Fu Strike: The Warrior’s Rise is a fast-paced, combo-heavy beat ’em up that will appeal to fans of both classic arcade games and modern martial arts movies.
You play as one of four martial artists, each with their own unique fighting style and special abilities. As you progress through the game’s 28 stages, you’ll face off against hordes of enemies, including regular thugs, skilled fighters, and powerful bosses.
Kung Fu Strike’s combat system is fluid and intuitive, making it easy to pull off devastating combos. You can string together punches, kicks, and blocks to create your own unique fighting style. The game also features a number of special moves that can be used to deal even more damage to your opponents.
In addition to the main story mode, Kung Fu Strike also features a number of other modes, including a survival mode, a time attack mode, and a versus mode. There’s also a robust online multiplayer mode that allows you to test your skills against players from all over the world.
Features
- Fast-paced, combo-heavy beat ’em up gameplay
- 28 stages to conquer
- Four playable characters, each with their own unique fighting style and special abilities
- Fluid combat system that makes it easy to pull off devastating combos
- A variety of special moves to use against your opponents
- Multiple game modes, including a story mode, a survival mode, a time attack mode, and a versus mode
- Robust online multiplayer mode
Review
Kung Fu Strike: The Warrior’s Rise is a solid beat ’em up that will appeal to fans of both classic arcade games and modern martial arts movies. The game’s combat system is fluid and intuitive, the stages are varied and challenging, and the bosses are epic. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, action-packed beat ’em up, then Kung Fu Strike: The Warrior’s Rise is definitely worth checking out.
Score
8/10
Pros
- Fast-paced, combo-heavy gameplay
- Fluid combat system
- Varied and challenging stages
- Epic bosses
- Robust online multiplayer mode
Cons
- Story mode is a bit short
- Some of the later stages can be very difficult
Overall
Kung Fu Strike: The Warrior’s Rise is a solid beat ’em up that will appeal to fans of both classic arcade games and modern martial arts movies. The game’s combat system is fluid and intuitive, the stages are varied and challenging, and the bosses are epic. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, action-packed beat ’em up, then Kung Fu Strike: The Warrior’s Rise is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
8/10