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Rag Doll Kung Fu

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76%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
78% User Score Based on 107 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

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Rag Doll Kung Fu is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game. It was developed by Mark Healey and was released on October 12, 2005. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

It's a fighting computer game where you have string dolls fighting each other 1 Vs 1. You control your fighter by mouse. All moves are done by dragging your fighter body part (hand, leg or even head) Rag Doll Kung Fu was the first 3rd party games to be sold on Steam.

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78%Audience ScoreBased on 107 reviews
humor12 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Unique and inventive ragdoll physics combat with responsive controls and hilarious kung-fu style humor.
  • Nostalgic classic as the first third-party game on Steam, offering fun single-player and local multiplayer with multiple mice.
  • Quirky, funny story and low-budget cutscenes add charm; includes character customization and memorable music.
  • Has serious technical issues running on modern systems; often crashes and lacks support or patches.
  • Steep learning curve and awkward mouse controls make gameplay frustrating and inaccessible for many players.
  • Abandoned by developer with no multiplayer servers or promised features, plus some offensive cultural stereotypes.

  • humor

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game’s humor is widely praised for its quirky, clever, and distinctly British style, blending inventive storytelling with hilarious character names and low-budget charm. Players appreciate its unique, often absurd, and mindlessly funny moments, though some note that its comedic tone may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the humor adds a memorable and entertaining layer to the game's experience.

    • “The names they chose for the characters... priceless... I can't even begin to explain how funny that was.”
    • “It's inventive, it's funny as hell, it's one of the most British things I've ever played in my life, the controls are weirdly good but still give the game some well deserved challenge, it's just great.”
    • “It's full of the best brand of stupid, mindless humor.”

  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is largely seen as humorous, cheesy, and intentionally absurd, often compared to a quirky, memorable dream or a B-movie parody. While some praise its sarcastic and laugh-out-loud moments, others critique it for poor taste, offensive content, and lack of depth. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy lighthearted, comedic narratives but may not suit players seeking a polished or sensitive storyline.

    • “It was a gorgeous game with a hilarious story.”
    • “The sound and story are funny ironically, like my brain making up the most random dream that ends up being the most memorable.”
    • “Fun and original game, with a very amusing, laugh out loud story (via video cut scenes).”
    • “The game is very simple and fun, but the story is mature, B-movie level garbage, as if Kung Pow: Enter the Fist was directed by Cheech and Chong.”
    • “The story's meh, combat system feels weird, no advice, and just overall unpolished.”
    • “Beyond the technical issues, the plot and styling of this game are in some of the poorest taste I've ever seen, from fake Chinese speech clearly thought up by white people to blatant homophobia. It has all the most reprehensible behavior you'd expect from fratboys.”

  • gameplay

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers a niche and somewhat challenging experience that may appeal to nostalgic players, but it feels dated, unpolished, and difficult to master. Many find the mechanics awkward and the novelty fades quickly, making it less engaging for long-term play.

    • “The graphics look okay, but the gameplay itself is challenging; you have to keep a lot of things in mind and be on your toes if you want to successfully beat someone or just the objectives.”
    • “The gameplay is pretty good too.”
    • “The gameplay is niche and the networking's dated (not sure if anyone even plays the multiplayer anymore), but I mainly grabbed it for nostalgia's sake.”
    • “You uninstall it because its gameplay is really annoying and the novelty dried out fast.”
    • “Gameplay was pretty tricky to get used to, and didn't feel very polished.”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users praise the game's music for its unique kung-fu style, catchy theme song, and the interactive music mixer feature unlocked after beating the game. The soundtrack is considered a standout element, enhancing the overall experience with customizable options and memorable cutscenes.

    • “The music and gameplay are awesome!”
    • “Great music and comedy kung-fu art style.”
    • “It's almost worth $0.99 just for the kung-fu music mixer on the title screen that you unlock as you beat the game.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are somewhat outdated, with resolution options suited for older 4:3 monitors, but the art style features a distinctive kung-fu comedy theme. Overall, visuals are adequate but not notably advanced, complementing the game's focus more on gameplay than graphical appeal.

    • “The graphics options also are somewhat geared towards circa-2005-era PCs, so most of the available resolutions are for 4:3 monitors.”
    • “Great music and comedy kung-fu artstyle.”
    • “The graphics look okay, but the gameplay itself is challenging, requiring you to keep a lot of things in mind and be on your toes to successfully beat someone or complete objectives.”
    • “The graphics options are somewhat geared towards circa-2005-era PCs, so most of the available resolutions are for 4:3 monitors.”
    • “The graphics look okay, but the gameplay requires a lot of focus and strategy to succeed.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its stability, especially when compared to the frequent bugs and issues commonly found in higher-priced AAA titles. Users appreciate its reliable performance at an affordable price.

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Rag Doll Kung Fu is a hack and slash game.

Rag Doll Kung Fu is available on PC, Windows, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation.

Rag Doll Kung Fu was released on October 12, 2005.

Rag Doll Kung Fu was developed by Mark Healey.

Rag Doll Kung Fu has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Rag Doll Kung Fu for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Rag Doll Kung Fu is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Quake III Arena, Zero G Arena, Blockland, Left 4 Dead, Quake Live and others.