Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Arcade, Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Indie
- Platforms: Android, iOS, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita
- Developers: Hello There Games
- Publishers: Hello There Games
Kung Fury: Street Rage – A Gut Busting Fun Beat-Em-Up
Kung Fury: Street Rage is a 2015 beat-em-up video game developed by Swedish studio Hello There Games and published by Devolver Digital. The game is based on the 2015 Swedish short film Kung Fury, which follows the adventures of Kung Fury, a Miami police officer who travels back in time to Nazi Germany to defeat Adolf Hitler.
The game is a side-scrolling beat-em-up in which the player controls Kung Fury as he fights his way through hordes of Nazis. The game features a variety of over-the-top weapons and attacks, including Kung Fury’s signature “Thundercock” attack.
Kung Fury: Street Rage was a critical and commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide. The game was praised for its humor, over-the-top action, and retro graphics.
Gameplay
Kung Fury: Street Rage is a side-scrolling beat-em-up in which the player controls Kung Fury as he fights his way through hordes of Nazis. The game features a variety of over-the-top weapons and attacks, including Kung Fury’s signature “Thundercock” attack.
The game is divided into six levels, each of which takes place in a different location, including Miami, Nazi Germany, and the moon. Each level is filled with a variety of enemies, including Nazis, giant robots, and even dinosaurs.
Kung Fury has a variety of attacks at his disposal, including punches, kicks, and throws. He can also use a variety of weapons, including guns, swords, and even a laser cannon.
Characters
- Kung Fury: The main protagonist of the game. Kung Fury is a Miami police officer who travels back in time to Nazi Germany to defeat Adolf Hitler. He is a master of martial arts and is armed with a variety of over-the-top weapons.
- Hackerman: Kung Fury’s sidekick. Hackerman is a computer hacker who helps Kung Fury on his mission. He is armed with a variety of gadgets and weapons.
- Thor: The Norse god of thunder. Thor is a playable character in the game and can be unlocked by completing certain challenges. He is armed with his hammer, Mjolnir, and can use a variety of lightning attacks.
- Barbarianna: A female barbarian warrior. Barbarianna is a playable character in the game and can be unlocked by completing certain challenges. She is armed with a sword and shield and can use a variety of powerful attacks.
Development
Kung Fury: Street Rage was developed by Swedish studio Hello There Games. The game was funded through a Kickstarter campaign, which raised over $600,000.
The game was developed in collaboration with the creators of the Kung Fury short film. The game’s developers wanted to create a game that was faithful to the film’s over-the-top action and humor.
Release
Kung Fury: Street Rage was released on May 26, 2015, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The game was also released on Nintendo Switch in 2017.
Reception
Kung Fury: Street Rage was a critical and commercial success. The game sold over 500,000 copies worldwide and received positive reviews from critics.
The game was praised for its humor, over-the-top action, and retro graphics. Critics also praised the game’s co-op mode, which allows two players to team up to take on the Nazis.
Legacy
Kung Fury: Street Rage is a cult classic beat-em-up that has been praised for its humor, over-the-top action, and retro graphics. The game has been featured in numerous articles and videos, and has been cited as an influence on other games.
In 2017, a sequel to Kung Fury: Street Rage was announced. The sequel is titled Kung Fury 2: The Movie, and is scheduled to be released in 2023.
Review Score
8/10
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