Product Overview
- Product Name: Kung Fu [5 Screw]
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Step into the shoes of Thomas, a martial arts master on a mission to rescue his beloved Sylvia from the clutches of the nefarious Mr. X. In Kung Fu for the NES, players battle through five perilous floors of the Devil's Temple, each teeming with relentless foes and formidable bosses. With intuitive controls and fast-paced side-scrolling action, this title delivers a quintessential beat-'em-up experience that laid the groundwork for future classics in the genre.
Gameplay Features
- Engaging side-scrolling combat across five distinct temple floors.
- Variety of enemy types, including knife throwers and acrobatic fighters.
- Challenging boss battles that test reflexes and strategy.
- Simple yet responsive controls for punches, kicks, and jump attacks.
- High replay value with increasing difficulty upon game completion.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Originally released in Japan as Spartan X, the game was a tie-in to the Jackie Chan film "Wheels on Meals." The NES version, developed by Nintendo under Shigeru Miyamoto's direction, was instrumental in shaping the side-scrolling mechanics later seen in Super Mario Bros.
Additional Details
- Variant: 5-Screw, Black Box
- Genre: Fighting
- Year Released: 1985
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Irem Software Engineering
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 074299009044
- SKU: 37973
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment system (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
NES Game Cartridge Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which video game systems support original NES cartridges:
| System | Supports NES Cartridges | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) | Yes | Original 1985–1995 model (front-loading design). |
| NES-101 "Top Loader" | Yes | Redesigned top-loading NES model released in 1993. |
| Analogue Nt / Nt Mini | Yes | Premium modern system with FPGA accuracy and HDMI out. |
| RetroUSB AVS | Yes | Modern FPGA-based console with 720p output. |
| Polymega (with EM01 NES Module) | Yes | Modular system supports NES cartridges via add-on EM01 module (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Retron 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 | Yes | Supports NES cartridges (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Japanese Famicom | No (without adapter) | Requires 72-to-60 pin adapter (uses different cartridge format). |
Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on cartridge variant and mapper chip used.
Important Information
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