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Kung Fu
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Kung Fu is a martial arts action game developed by Nintendo and released in 1989 for the NES. Players control a kung fu fighter moving through multiple stages, each filled with opponents of increasing difficulty. Combat relies on punches and kicks delivered with precise timing—positioning relative to enemies is critical for landing hits and avoiding damage. The game features a linear stage structure, where players progress through each level to face new challenges. Two players can compete cooperatively through the campaign, with support for simultaneous on-screen action. Controls are straightforward, with dedicated buttons for punching and kicking, allowing both newcomers and experienced players to pick up the game quickly. Each stage escalates in challenge, introducing new enemy types and layouts. The gameplay emphasizes fighting mechanics and pattern recognition as players learn attack patterns and optimal responses.
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Released
- 1989
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (1.5K)
- Last updated
Kung Fu Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Kung Fu on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Kung Fu Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Kung Fu on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Kung Fu" NES longplay 1989
Kung Fu Cheat Codes
28 community-curated cheats for Kung Fu. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Health
SEAGGK04A6:30 -
Infinite Lives
SUPESA005C:09 -
Infinite Health And 1-Hit Kills
GPTGTG+UTYKTK -
Both Players Have Infinite Lives
SUAAXA -
Both Players Have 1 Life
PEZELG -
Both Players Have 9 Lives
PEZELK -
Player 1 Start At Last Level Reached
GZLATG -
Player 2 Start At Last Level Reached
GZLEPG -
Give Player 2 An Advantage
SEZEGG -
Enemy Easier To Shrug Off
AEVXLSPT -
Enemy Harder To Shrug Off
ZEVXPIGE -
Normal Enemies Do More Damage
LEEXSYPA
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Knife Thrower Harder To Beat
XYUXEUZK -
Don't Die When Time Runs Out
GZVKIYSA+ATVKYNGG -
Start With Lots Of Lives
YUZELK -
"2 Effects" Code
UYUXEUZK -
Thomas Is Decapitated And His Head Splits In Two When He Dies
ISPPPIISOPPI -
Slight Graphic Error On Some Of The Pillars On The Ground In The First Level
AGAPEE -
Famous Kung Fu Crawling Stance!
0068:09 -
FAKE Infinite Health
020B:83020B:53 -
Infinite Health P1
04A6:1E -
Infinite Lives P1
005C:09 -
Infinite Time
0390:09+0391:09+0392:09+0393:09 -
Max Score (Both Players)
0536:09+0535:09+0534:09+0533:09+0532:09+0531:09 -
Max High Score
0516:09+0515:09+0514:09+0513:09+0512:09+0511:09 -
Knife Thrower Can't Throw His Knives Anymore
03E8:00+03E9:00+03EA:00+03EB:00 -
Infinite Lives P2
005D:0A -
"2 Effects" Code
UYUXEUZK
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kung Fu released?
Kung Fu was released in 1989 for the NES.
Who developed Kung Fu?
Kung Fu was developed by Nintendo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Kung Fu support?
Kung Fu supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Kung Fu?
Kung Fu is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Kung Fu for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Kung Fu runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Kung Fu in the browser?
No. Kung Fu streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Kung Fu?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Kung Fu work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Kung Fu this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Kung Fu. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
