Cadillacs & Dinosaurs (930201 etc)

Cadillacs & Dinosaurs (930201 etc)

Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (YYC bootleg set 2, 920313 etc) [Bootleg]

Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (YYC bootleg set 2, 920313 etc) [Bootleg]

Penguin Brothers (Japan)

Penguin Brothers (Japan)

Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (street fighter 2' 920513 etc)

Street Fighter II' - Champion Edition (street fighter 2' 920513 etc)

Neo Bomberman

Neo Bomberman

Donkey Kong (US set 1)

Donkey Kong (US set 1)

Snow Bros. 2 - with new elves

Snow Bros. 2 - with new elves

Metal Slug 2 - Super Vehicle-001/II (NGM-2410) (NGH-2410)

Metal Slug 2 - Super Vehicle-001/II (NGM-2410) (NGH-2410)

Pac-Man (Midway)

Pac-Man (Midway)

Bubble Bobble

Bubble Bobble

Snow Bros. - Nick & Tom (set 1)

Snow Bros. - Nick & Tom (set 1)

The King of Fighters 2002 Super (bootleg) [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters 2002 Super (bootleg) [Bootleg]

Metal Slug X - Super Vehicle-001 (NGM-2500)(NGH-2500)

Metal Slug X - Super Vehicle-001 (NGM-2500)(NGH-2500)

Metal Slug 3 (NGM-2560)

Metal Slug 3 (NGM-2560)

Tumble Pop (World)

Tumble Pop (World)

Pang (World)

Pang (World)

Ghosts'n Goblins (US)

Ghosts'n Goblins (US)

Knights of the Round (911127 etc)

Knights of the Round (911127 etc)

Neo Turf Masters / Big Tournament Golf

Neo Turf Masters / Big Tournament Golf

Street Hoop / Street Slam / Dunk Dream (DEM-004) (DEH-004)

Street Hoop / Street Slam / Dunk Dream (DEM-004) (DEH-004)

Street Fighter III 2nd Impact: Giant Attack (USA 970930)

Street Fighter III 2nd Impact: Giant Attack (USA 970930)

SNK vs. Capcom - SVC Chaos Super Plus (bootleg) [Bootleg]

SNK vs. Capcom - SVC Chaos Super Plus (bootleg) [Bootleg]

Garou - Mark of the Wolves (NGM-2530)

Garou - Mark of the Wolves (NGM-2530)

Double Dragon (Neo-Geo)

Double Dragon (Neo-Geo)

The King of Fighters '97 oroshi plus 2003 [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters '97 oroshi plus 2003 [Bootleg]

Shinobi (set 6, System 16A, unprotected)

Shinobi (set 6, System 16A, unprotected)

Aero Fighters 2 / Sonic Wings 2

Aero Fighters 2 / Sonic Wings 2

The King of Fighters '97 Plus 2003 (bootleg / hack) [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters '97 Plus 2003 (bootleg / hack) [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters 2001 Plus (set 1, bootleg / hack) [Bootleg]

The King of Fighters 2001 Plus (set 1, bootleg / hack) [Bootleg]

The Punisher (930422 etc)

The Punisher (930422 etc)

Mega Man 2 - the power fighters (960708 USA)

Mega Man 2 - the power fighters (960708 USA)

Dig Dug (rev 2)

Dig Dug (rev 2)

Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder (World, Rev B)

Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder (World, Rev B)

Golden Axe (set 6, US, 8751 317-123A)

Golden Axe (set 6, US, 8751 317-123A)

Super Pang (World 900914)

Super Pang (World 900914)

Neo-Geo Cup '98 - The Road to the Victory

Neo-Geo Cup '98 - The Road to the Victory

Pac-Mania

Pac-Mania

The King of Fighters 2003 (NGM-2710)

The King of Fighters 2003 (NGM-2710)

Frogger

Frogger

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Turtles in Time (4 Players ver. UAA)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Turtles in Time (4 Players ver. UAA)

Spin Master / Miracle Adventure

Spin Master / Miracle Adventure

The King of Fighters '94 (NGM-055)(NGH-055)

The King of Fighters '94 (NGM-055)(NGH-055)

Kung-Fu Master

Kung-Fu Master for Classic Arcade focuses on spacing, timing, and matchup awareness. Check the build details, learn the controls, and play directly in the browser.

Published
1984
Added
2025-10-10
Platform
Classic Arcade

Overview

About Kung-Fu Master

Kung-Fu Master is an iconic 1984 arcade beat 'em up that pioneered the side-scrolling fighting genre. Players control a martial arts master battling through multiple floors of a pagoda to rescue their kidnapped girlfriend from the evil wizard.

  • Classic Arcade Martial Arts: Experience pure 80s arcade action with intense one-on-one combat against diverse enemy types using punches, kicks, and jumping attacks
  • Pagoda Progression System: Battle through multiple challenging floors with increasing difficulty, each introducing new enemy types and environmental obstacles
  • Iconic Boss Battles: Face memorable boss characters with unique attack patterns that require careful observation and strategic timing to defeat

What stands out

This groundbreaking title offers timeless arcade excitement that influenced countless fighting games. Its simple yet deep combat system provides endless entertainment for retro gaming enthusiasts.

  • Genre-Defining Legacy: Play the game that established the beat 'em up genre and inspired future classics like Double Dragon and Final Fight
  • Pure Arcade Challenge: Experience authentic 80s arcade difficulty that rewards skillful play and memorization of enemy patterns
  • Nostalgic Pixel Art: Immerse yourself in vibrant retro graphics and sound that perfectly capture the golden age of arcade gaming

Play notes

Master the martial arts controls and progressive pagoda challenges in this classic arcade beat 'em up

  • 1. Master Basic Movement: Use arrow keys or WASD to move your character left and right through each pagoda floor, maintaining proper spacing from enemies
  • 2. Execute Martial Arts Attacks: Press Z key for punches and X key for kicks - mix different attacks to create effective combos against diverse enemy types
  • 3. Advance Through Floors: Defeat all enemies on each floor to progress, study boss patterns for openings, and use jumping (up arrow/W) to avoid low attacks

FAQ

What happens when I lose all my lives?

Like most classic arcade games, you'll need to start over from the beginning. The game is designed to be challenging and requires skill improvement through practice.

How many levels are in the game?

Kung-Fu Master features multiple pagoda floors that progressively increase in difficulty, with each level introducing new enemy types and environmental challenges.

Are there continues in the arcade version?

Typically no - this authentic arcade experience requires memorizing enemy patterns and perfecting your technique to progress through the entire pagoda.