Kung Fu
A side-scrolling beat 'em up where players control martial artist Thomas to rescue his girlfriend Sylvia from the villainous Mr. X in a five-story pagoda filled with enemies.
Controls
About This Game
Known in Japan as 'Spartan X', this 1985 NES title was one of the first console beat 'em ups, adapting the 1984 arcade game by Irem.
Features simple but satisfying combat mechanics with punches, kicks, and jumping attacks across distinct themed floors.
Pioneered the single-plane fighting style later used in games like Double Dragon and Streets of Rage.
Related Games
1987
Beat 'em upKung Fu Kid is a side-scrolling beat 'em up game released for the Sega Master System in 1987. Players control a young martial artist who must fight through five stages of enemies to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend from the evil Mr. X.
1988
Beat 'em upThe landmark beat-'em-up where brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee rescue Marian from the Black Warriors gang. Introduces combo attacks and upgradable moves in a single-player campaign.
1989
Beat 'em upBilly and Jimmy Lee return in this brutal sequel to avenge Marian's death, introducing new combat mechanics including aerial attacks and grapple throws across 9 stages of street brawling action.
1991
Beat 'em upThe Lee brothers embark on a global quest to recover five mystical stones, featuring new playable characters Chin Seimei and Yagyu Ranzou with unique fighting styles across 7 international stages.
1993
Beat 'em upThe ultimate team-up featuring the Battletoads and Billy & Jimmy Lee from Double Dragon. This crossover beat 'em up combines both franchises' signature combat with co-op gameplay and exaggerated cartoon violence.
1987
Beat 'em upThe precursor to Double Dragon that established the urban beat-'em-up formula. Battle through 4 districts of New York using punches, kicks, and throws against street gangs.