Kung-Fu Taikun (set 1)
Seibu Kaihatsu • 1984


Kung-Fu Taikun is a two-player platform fighting game released in 1984 by Seibu Kaihatsu. Players control martial arts masters battling across various stages, using a joystick to move and three buttons for attacks. The game's title translates from Japanese as "Kung Fu Lord," hinting at the elevated status of the characters players embody. Gameplay involves direct combat against an opponent, requiring precise timing and strategic use of attacks to overcome them. A unique feature of Kung-Fu Taikun is its integration of a microphone; its function within the game experience isn’t detailed in available information. The arcade cabinet utilizes a horizontal screen with a resolution of 256x224 pixels, displaying vibrant colors from a palette of 256 shades. The game's technical foundation rests on two Zilog Z80 processors – one handling main gameplay functions and the other dedicated to sound—alongside three General Instrument AY8910 chips for audio output. This combination aims to deliver both engaging visuals and distinct auditory feedback as players compete in this platform fighting experience.
Details
- Manufacturer
- Seibu Kaihatsu
- Year
- 1984
- Players
- 2
- Genre
- Platform / Fighter
- Display
- raster
- Emulation status
- good
- MAME ID
- kungfut
Machine data derived from the MAME project.