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Kung-Fu Master (USA)

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About Kung-Fu Master

Kung-Fu Master hit the Atari 7800 as an arcade-to-home port of the 1984 Irem classic that also goes by Spartan X in Japan. Originally designed by Takashi Nishiyama and loosely based on the Jackie Chan film Wheels on Meals (along with heavy inspiration from Bruce Lee's Game of Death), this version brought the side-scrolling beat 'em up action to Atari's second console. The 7800 release came out in North America, most likely published by Atari Corp, and it's one of the earlier examples of the brawler genre making its way into living rooms.

GAME INFO

Platform: ATARI 7800
Genre: Beat em Up
Publisher: Irem
Developer: Irem
Released: 1984
Players: 1
Region: USA

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Getting Started

You take control of Thomas, a martial artist storming through a five-floor tower to rescue his girlfriend from a villain named Mr. X. The core loop is simple: advance from left to right across each floor, punching and kicking waves of enemies that come at you from both sides. You'll face knife-throwing thugs, snake charmers, and eventually a floor boss before riding an elevator up to the next level.

The B button (S key) lets you attack, while the A button (X key) makes you jump - crucial for dodging low attacks or stepping over traps on the final floor. There's no block or dodge button, so spacing and timing are everything. Each life is limited, and you have to finish the game on a single credit if you want to see the ending. The Atari 7800 version keeps the arcade's basic feel but with simplified graphics and sound. Just keep moving forward, watch for enemies dropping from above, and don't get cornered.

CONTROLS

Controls

Arrow Keys: Joystick
X: Button 1
S: Button 2
Enter: Pause
V: Select

Kung-Fu Master FAQ

Who developed Kung-Fu Master?

Kung-Fu Master was originally developed by Irem for arcades in 1984. The Atari 7800 port was handled by Atari Corp with likely the same core design.

Is Kung-Fu Master exclusive to ATARI 7800 or did it appear on other systems?

Kung-Fu Master appeared on many platforms, including the NES, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and Atari 2600. The Atari 7800 version is one of several home ports released in the mid-80s.

Roughly how long does it take to finish Kung-Fu Master?

A single run through all five floors takes about 15 to 20 minutes if you don't lose many lives. Reaching the end on one credit requires practice and memorizing enemy patterns.

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