Imagine a kung-fu version of a Devil May Cry-style action game, and you’ll have a pretty good idea of what makes Kung Fu Strike – The Warrior’s Rise such a compelling action experience.

While I can’t fairly rank this indie gem among the very best games in that particular genre, I have to say that this title scratches a very specific itch that more than makes up for its general jankiness and sometimes absurd difficulty.

Taking its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution and then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts and old school arcade fun, Kung Fu Strike features 28 stages of fast-paced combo-based fighting. Blend powerful punches, high kicks and perfectly timed blocks to pull off devastating combos, all thanks to a fluid combat system that turns brawling into an art form.

Key Features

• Old-school beat-‘em-up arcade appeal!
• Unlock items and abilities to further customize style of play.
• Online leaderboards breed competition between players.
• Later levels will challenge your Kung Fu on even the lowest difficulty setting.
• Freely flowing combat mechanics allow jaw-dropping combos.
• Fight with or against a friend in local co-op