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Debut Trailer for XBLA Exclusive Beat ‘Em Up Kung Fu Strike Released

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I can see some real potential here. This could be a fun one.

Downloadable games for consoles has been a boon for many a seemingly dead genre over the last few years in the video game industry and none more so than the classic beat’em up as the debut trailer for the latest such game coming to XBLA proves.

Kung Fu Strike is a game that looks to combine a unique visual style with a fun take on the classic ‘beat the crap out of hordes of enemies at a time’ gameplay. There definitely appears to be some potential here for a fun little game, but hey, do not just take my word for it. Check out the game’s debut trailer, along with its official description, below and judge for yourselves:

Official Description
Taking its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts movies and old school arcade fun, Kung Fu Strike is a fast-paced beat-’em-up where the player can seamlessly blend powerful punches, high kicks and perfectly timed blocks to pull off combos that devastate hordes of enemies. This is all thanks to a fluid combat system that turns brawling into an art form… OF PAIN.

Alongside the tight combat system and art style inspired by Chinese calligraphy, Kung Fu Strike features unlockable techniques that add to the repertoire of agony for your enemies, support characters that can be called in to help when your fists fail you and special equipment that can potentially turn the tide of battle. What’s more, if you’re too weak and puny to go it alone, there is local two-player co-op and versus mode to prove you are the martial arts maestro. Kung Fu Strike tells the story of General Loh, a warrior struggling to avenge his father’s death while around him ancient China spirals out of control due to warring factions that threaten to split the country apart. Will Loh find out who is responsible for his father’s death? Can he save his homeland from destruction? And will he ever discover what the mysterious ‘Zen Room of Emptiness’ is?

Kung Fu Strike is planned for release exclusively to XBLA sometime this year. Stay tuned to Blistered Thumbs for continuing coverage of the game and be sure to share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.

Source(s): 7Sixty. http://www.7sixty.com/

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  1. February 22, 2012 at 01:43am
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    it kinda reminds me of Fist of the North Star some what. the game-play looks interesting hope the story is worth it otherwise i’ll pass.

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