Path of Kung Fu

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Path of Kung Fu is a single player role playing game. It was developed by 游鲤化龙工作室 and was released on April 29, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Official Version Content & Update PlanEarly Access to Full LaunchAfter more than 7 months in Early Access, with nearly 30 updates and 3 major version updates, Path of Kung Fu is officially leaving Early Access. The main storyline is now complete (with 5 possible endings), and we've added more open world content. Note: Steam Deck compatibility will follow post-launch. Current performance may v…

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Audience ScoreBased on 116 reviews

story8 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a lot of freedom and has a unique combat system that can be fun and rewarding.
The artwork and visuals are stunning, capturing the essence of Chinese culture and martial arts.
The storyline is engaging, with rich lore and character development that can captivate players.

The English translation is extremely poor, making it difficult for non-Chinese speakers to understand the game.
Combat can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience.
The game suffers from various technical issues, including clunky controls and UI problems that hinder the overall experience.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its unique and engaging elements, particularly appealing to fans of martial arts and romantic storytelling, but suffers from poor English translation and accessibility issues that hinder player understanding. While the main storyline starts off fun, it tends to become repetitive, and many players find the extensive reading required to follow the plot off-putting. Overall, the narrative has potential but is marred by translation problems and a lack of integration with gameplay.
- “Good storytelling, easy to pick up, allows for a variety of play styles.”
- “If you're a fan of martial arts and romantic storytelling, its flexibility and depth will truly captivate you.”
- “A game steeped in the atmosphere of wuxia novels, for better or worse it's also filled with plot twists and regrets typical of wuxia novels.”
- “There is a lot of reading for the plot/storyline which generally would be skipped by most players.”
- “Still not fully in English, full of quest bugs and no communication.”
- “And what *is* translated... I could understand the story being too big to translate properly, but even basic gameplay information is an incoherent, half-translated mess, so I don't really understand what was even the point of pushing it out in this state.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by solid combat mechanics and unique features, but players find the skills system unintuitive and the lack of comprehensive English translation significantly hampers accessibility. While the beat'em up style and 2D art are praised, many users express frustration over the incomplete localization, which leaves crucial gameplay elements and menus in Chinese, making it difficult to fully engage with the game. Overall, the mechanics show promise, but the language barrier and usability issues detract from the overall experience.
- “This game's mechanics during combat are solid; the story, from what I have played so far, is definitely unique to say the least.”
- “English player playing with Xunity translator... the game mechanics are fresh and very different from the wuxia/jianghu games I have played so far.”
- “Good story, good gameplay.”
- “The skills mechanic is unintuitive, making learning skills, equipping skills, and equipping corresponding weapons difficult to understand.”
- “Another thing that I've noticed is that some of the mechanics with menus and interactions are a bit off.”
- “What is translated... I could understand the story being too big to translate properly, but even basic gameplay information is an incoherent, half-translated mess, so I don't really understand what was even the point of pushing it out in this state.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally praised for their artistic style and visual appeal, with many users expressing a desire to download the artwork. However, some textures appear outdated, and issues with English translations and menu layout detract from the overall experience.
- “Besides, I love this game's artworks and want to download them if possible.”
- “Love the combo system and art style.”
- “Some textures feel dated, but the art style shines overall.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received criticism for various aspects, including unoptimized skill sets, job trades, and maps, with players hoping for future patches and DLC to address these issues. Additionally, the hardcoded UI appears to favor short text, leading to data management and performance concerns, suggesting a need for improved file I/O and a shift towards database-driven systems for better long-term performance.
- “The UI seems optimized for short Hanzi/Kanji text.”
- “Boost performance by reducing file I/O.”
- “Research database-driven systems and API-based modding for long-term growth.”
- “Skill sets, job trades, and maps are not optimized; I'm looking forward to patches and DLC.”
- “The UI seems optimized for short Hanzi/Kanji text, which limits usability for other languages.”
- “There are significant data management and performance concerns that need to be addressed.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported issues with stability, particularly noting that the sorting function for manuals is buggy and fails to sort correctly.
- “Sorting, especially with the manuals, seems a bit buggy as it doesn't sort the manual correctly at all.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
- “I encountered multiple glitches that disrupted gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that while the initial enjoyment of the game can be engaging, it often devolves into tedious grinding due to the limited number of moves available for equipping, which can hinder the overall experience.
- “But the fun eventually turned into tedious work since there are only 5 moves you can equip.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over, which quickly became boring.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the seamless integration of character development with combat and quest lines, highlighting that this blend enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
- “I love how the choices I make impact the character's growth and relationships throughout the game.”
- “The progression system is well-designed, making each character feel unique and rewarding to develop.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is heavily influenced by wuxia novels, capturing their essence through a blend of engaging plot twists and a sense of regret. Players appreciate the immersive quality and overall feel, highlighting it as a strong point of the experience.
- “This game has a very good atmosphere and feel.”
- “A game steeped in the atmosphere of wuxia novels; for better or worse, it's also filled with plot twists and regrets typical of wuxia novels.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy is perceived as a disappointing cash grab, suggesting that it could have been more appealing to western audiences if executed better.
- “It could be something great for western audiences, but it is a sad attempt at a cash grab.”