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Kung-Fu Master
功夫大师
Kung-Fu Master is an action game developed by Irem and released in 1984. The player controls a martial artist climbing a five-story building to rescue a kidnapped woman from a crime boss. Each floor features waves of enemies—thugs, knives throwers, and other attackers—that must be defeated using punch and kick attacks. Players navigate platforms and obstacles while managing energy that depletes from enemy contact. The game progresses through increasingly difficult floors with varied enemy patterns and positioning. Controls are straightforward: movement left and right, jumping, and attack buttons for punching and kicking at multiple heights.
- Developer
- Irem
- Released
- 1984
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (4.7K)
- Last updated
Kung-Fu Master Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Kung-Fu Master on our in-browser Arcade 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Kung-Fu Master Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Kung-Fu Master on Arcade 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 Master" Arcade longplay 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kung-Fu Master released?
Kung-Fu Master was released in 1984 for the Arcade.
Who developed Kung-Fu Master?
Kung-Fu Master was developed by Irem, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Kung-Fu Master?
Kung-Fu Master is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Kung-Fu Master for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Kung-Fu Master runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Kung-Fu Master in the browser?
No. Kung-Fu Master streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Kung-Fu Master?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Kung-Fu Master work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Kung-Fu Master this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Kung-Fu Master. 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.
