Underplayed Gems

Kung Fu Er San (2022)

Kung Fu Er San cover
Developer
CMC Games
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 20 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a classic arcade-style brawler with punchy pixel combat and a playful circus theme

retro pixelbeat em upmartial artsside scrollingactionlinearco-oplighthearted

What players say

Players praise its authentic retro feel as a tribute to NES and MSX martial arts games, especially Yie Ar Kung-Fu and Black Belt. But they split sharply on the controls: some say they click after a few minutes, others find them too sluggish and frustrating to recommend. The game is short (about an hour) and difficult, demanding pattern learning.

Screenshots

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