Shaolin vs Wutang 2 (2023)

Developer: J.Bowman
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 458 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A grounded, nostalgic beat 'em up that feels like a respectful homage to classic kung fu cinema, with deliberate pacing and authentic audio cues.

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What players say

Players call this a love letter to 1970s kung fu cinema, with a roster of recognizable movie fighters. The combat is described as clunky and controls can feel unresponsive at startup, though visuals improved over the first game. Some note there are fewer characters than the original, and long-time players say performance issues can be fixed by closing other apps.

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