Product Overview
- Product Name: Kung Fu [5 Screw]
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Label shows some scuffing, but cartridge is clean and in good working order.
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
Kung Fu is a foundational Nintendo NES 8-bit fighting game that helped establish side-scrolling combat as a home console staple. Players control martial artist Thomas as he ascends the floors of the Devil’s Temple, battling relentless waves of enemies using precise punches, kicks, and well-timed jumps.
Built around momentum and rhythm, Kung Fu rewards players who learn enemy patterns and maintain forward pressure without overextending. Each floor introduces new threats and hazards, creating a steady escalation of challenge that emphasizes reflexes, spacing, and efficient combat. Its straightforward controls and immediate feedback make it easy to pick up while still demanding mastery.
As one of the NES’s earliest and most influential action titles, Kung Fu holds an important place in Nintendo history. The 5 Screw cartridge variant adds extra collector appeal, marking it as part of the system’s earliest production era. For fans of early arcade-style combat and NES collectors alike, Kung Fu remains a cornerstone of the platform’s legacy.
Gameplay Features
- Side-scrolling martial arts combat focused on timing, spacing, and precision
- Multiple floors packed with escalating enemy types and attack patterns
- Responsive punch and kick mechanics that reward disciplined play
- Boss encounters that test reflexes and pattern recognition
- Arcade-style structure designed for score chasing and repeat mastery
- Early NES action gameplay that helped shape the fighting genre on consoles
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Kung Fu is based on Irem’s arcade hit Kung-Fu Master, one of the earliest games to feature continuous side-scrolling hand-to-hand combat. Its transition to the NES helped introduce arcade-style martial arts action to a home audience at launch.
Developed by Irem Software Engineering and published by Nintendo, Kung Fu influenced countless later action and beat ’em up games. The early 5 Screw cartridge variant is especially sought after by collectors, representing the formative days of Nintendo’s 8-bit era.
Additional Details
- Variant: 5 Screw
- 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)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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