Summary
- Release Year: 1992
- Genres: Adventure, Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
- Platforms: Atari Lynx
Kung Food (1992)
The Ultimate Food Fight
Kung Food is a side-scrolling beat-’em-up arcade game released by Capcom in 1992. The player controls one of three characters—Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, or Sammo Hung—as they fight their way through hordes of mutant vegetables in order to save the world.
The game is set in a world where mutant vegetables have taken over and are terrorizing the populace. The player characters must use their martial arts skills to defeat the vegetables and restore order to the world.
Kung Food is a fast-paced and challenging game that requires quick reflexes and strategic thinking. The player characters have a variety of attacks at their disposal, including punches, kicks, and special moves. They can also pick up weapons, such as knives and baseball bats, to use against their enemies.
The game features a variety of different enemies, each with their own unique attacks and abilities. Some of the more common enemies include tomatoes that shoot seeds, carrots that can burrow underground, and onions that can emit a noxious gas.
The game is divided into five stages, each with its own unique boss. The final boss is a giant mutant vegetable called the Vegetal Overlord.
Gameplay
Kung Food is a side-scrolling beat-’em-up game in which the player controls one of three characters—Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, or Sammo Hung—as they fight their way through hordes of mutant vegetables. The player characters have a variety of attacks at their disposal, including punches, kicks, and special moves. They can also pick up weapons, such as knives and baseball bats, to use against their enemies.
The game is divided into five stages, each with its own unique boss. The final boss is a giant mutant vegetable called the Vegetal Overlord.
Characters
There are three playable characters in Kung Food:
- Bruce Lee is a martial arts master and the inspiration for the game’s main character. He is the fastest and most agile of the three characters, and his attacks are very powerful.
- Jackie Chan is a martial arts actor and stuntman. He is not as fast or powerful as Bruce Lee, but he is more durable and has a wider range of attacks.
- Sammo Hung is a martial arts actor and director. He is the slowest and least agile of the three characters, but he is the strongest and has the most health.
Enemies
There are a variety of different enemies in Kung Food, each with their own unique attacks and abilities. Some of the more common enemies include:
- Tomatoes shoot seeds that can damage the player characters.
- Carrots can burrow underground and attack the player characters from below.
- Onions emit a noxious gas that can damage the player characters.
- Potatoes are slow and笨拙, but they can take a lot of damage.
- Eggplants are fast and agile, and they can attack the player characters with their sharp claws.
Bosses
Each stage in Kung Food has its own unique boss. The bosses are all giant mutant vegetables, and they are much more powerful than the regular enemies. The final boss is a giant mutant vegetable called the Vegetal Overlord.
Legacy
Kung Food was a critical and commercial success upon its release. The game was praised for its fast-paced gameplay, charming graphics, and catchy soundtrack. Kung Food has been ported to a number of different platforms, including the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, the Sega Genesis, and the PlayStation.
Kung Food is still considered to be one of the best beat-’em-up games ever made. The game is a classic example of the genre, and it continues to be enjoyed by gamers of all ages.
Trivia
- The game was originally going to be called “Veggies From Hell.”
- The game’s soundtrack was composed by Yoko Shimomura, who also composed the soundtracks for the Street Fighter II and Final Fantasy series.
- The game was featured in the 1993 film Surf Ninjas.
Reviews
- “Kung Food is a classic beat-’em-up that’s still a lot of fun to play today. The graphics are charming, the gameplay is fast-paced and challenging, and the soundtrack is catchy. If you’re a fan of retro gaming, then you should definitely check out Kung Food.” – IGN
- “Kung Food is a great example of a classic beat-’em-up. The game is fast-paced, challenging, and a lot of fun to play. The graphics are charming, the soundtrack is catchy, and the characters are memorable. If you’re a fan of beat-’em-ups, then you should definitely check out Kung Food.” – GameSpot
- “Kung Food is a fun and challenging beat-’em-up that’s sure to please fans of the genre. The game’s graphics are charming, the gameplay is fast-paced and challenging, and the soundtrack is catchy. If you’re looking for a classic beat-’em-up to play, then Kung Food is definitely worth checking out.” – Nintendo Life
Review Score
8/10
