Five Gods of Kung Fu

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Five Gods of Kung Fu is a story driven Beat 'em Up with a totally unique control scheme. Explore the Far East to discover, train and master various Kung Fu Styles – each with distinct mechanics. The unique input scheme requires dedication and skill and gives you the feeling of truly mastering a fighting technique. It’s the next best thing to actually learning Kung Fu. DRUNKEN Drunken Kung Fu u…

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

40%

Audience ScoreBased on 4 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

The game features a charming art style with well-animated, expressive characters that evoke the feel of classic kung fu movies.
The unique combat control scheme offers potential for fun gameplay, especially for fans of the genre, despite some initial awkwardness.
The game includes traditional kung fu training methods and humorous dialogue, adding to its overall charm and appeal.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including frequent freezes and bugs that hinder progress and enjoyment.
Controls are unresponsive and clunky, making gameplay feel less fluid and intuitive, with some actions leading to frustrating experiences.
The combat system is poorly explained and underdeveloped, lacking clarity on mechanics and feedback, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features an intriguing control scheme and combat system, with different stances offering unique mechanics. While the basic combat moves are accessible, the depth of the combat mechanics remains to be explored. The training sections are visually appealing and enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “The control scheme and combat are interesting, providing a unique gameplay experience.”
- “Different stances have separate mechanics to choose from, and the training sections are visually pleasing and enhance the gameplay.”
- “The training sections are visually pleasing and contribute positively to the overall gameplay experience.”
- “I didn't have the opportunity to try any moves or styles other than the basic three-strike snake combo I learned at the start, so I can't speak to the depth of the combat mechanics.”
- “Different stances have separate mechanics to choose from, but the training sections are so pleasing visually and through gameplay.”
- “Different stances have separate mechanics to choose from, but the training sections are so pleasing visually and through gameplay.”
story
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a lighthearted quest to retrieve a stolen statue for the protagonist's family, featuring a mix of combat and learning different fighting styles from masters. While some players felt they couldn't delve deeply into the narrative, the overall tone is described as silly and enjoyable.
- “The game features a pretty silly (in a good way) plot about retrieving a stolen statue for your family, while you go around fighting enemies and finding masters to learn different styles from.”
- “I wasn't able to get far enough into the game to see how the story unfolds.”
music
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The music in the game captures a nostalgic old kung fu movie vibe, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience.
- “The soundtrack definitely has that classic kung fu movie vibe.”
- “The music perfectly captures the essence of the game's atmosphere.”
- “Each track enhances the gameplay experience, making every moment feel epic.”
- “The soundtrack definitely has that old kung fu movie vibe.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The sound effects are poorly mixed and often drown out the music.”
graphics
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a charming art style complemented by well-animated characters, contributing to an engaging visual experience.
- “The art style is charming, and the characters are well animated.”
- “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the world to life.”
- “The visual effects are breathtaking, creating an immersive experience that captivates the player.”