| Kung-Fu Master |
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| Aliases | Kung Fu Master |
| Release Date | 1986 |
| Original Publisher | U.S. Gold Ltd (UK) |
| Min. Hardware | ZX-Spectrum 48K |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Arcade Game: Beat-em-up/Gang |
| Max. Players | 2 (Turn based) |
| Original Price | £7.95 |
| Controls | Cursor, Interface 2 (left), Interface 2 (right), Kempston Joystick, Redefineable keys |
| Themes | Martial Arts |
| Tie-in Licences | Kung-Fu Master (Arcade coin-op) from Data East USA Inc (USA) |
| Other Platforms | Amstrad CPC, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX, NES |
| Average mag. score | 52.67% (6 reviews) |
| Martijn's WoS score | 59% (48 votes) |
Standalone re-releases
| #1 - Americana Software Ltd (UK) | (1986) | ||
| #2 - Erbe Software S.A. (Spain) | (1986) | ||
| #3 - Dro Soft (Spain) | (1988) | ||
| #4 - IBSA (Spain) | (1988) | ||
| * Release price: 500.00 Ptas |
Authors/Contributors
| David J. Anderson (UK) | - ? | ||
| F. David Thorpe [Frederick David Thorpe] (UK) | - Load Screen |
Authors according to SPOT/SPEX
| @ Data East *** Data provided by SPOT/SPEX is unconfirmed. Please help us validate this information! |
Annual Awards
| 4th Least Pleasing Game - 1986 Crash Readers Awards. |
Review Awards
| "ZX Computing Globella" | at ZX Computing | issue #29 - 1986/Sep | page 31 |
Compilations
| Full version in | 3 Coin Op Classics | (1987) | by U.S. Gold Ltd (UK) | ||
| Full version in | 6 Game Action Pack | (1987) | by Boots (UK) | ||
| Full version in | Boots Action Pack | (1987) | by Boots (UK) | ||
| Full version in | Data East's Arcade Alley | (1988) | by U.S. Gold Ltd (UK) | ||
| Full version in | History in the Making | (1988) | by U.S. Gold Ltd (UK) | ||
| Full version in | Karate Ace | (1988) | by Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd (UK) | ||
| Full version in | Los 40 Principales Vol. 5 | (1987) | by Erbe Software S.A. (Spain) | ||
| Full version in | The Gold Collection II | (1986) | by U.S. Gold Ltd (UK) | ||
| Full version in | They Sold a Million 3 | (1986/Oct/13) | by The Hit Squad (UK) |
Main File Downloads
| Filename | Release | Machine | Scheme | Language | Comments | |
 | Kung-FuMaster.tap.zip | Original | ZX-Spectrum 48K | (???) | English | |
| Kung-FuMaster.tzx.zip | Original | ZX-Spectrum 48K | (SpeedLock 2) | English | ||
| Kung-FuMaster(AmericanaSoftwareLtd).tzx.zip | #1 | ZX-Spectrum 48K | (None) | English | |
| Kung-FuMaster(DroSoft).tzx.zip | #3 | ZX-Spectrum 48K | (None) | English |
Additional File Downloads
| Filename | Size | Release | Type | Language | Comments | |
| Kung-FuMaster.scr | 6,912 | Original | Loading screen | |||
| Kung-FuMaster.gif | 5,603 | Original | Running screen | |||
| Kung-FuMaster_Front.jpg | 780,358 | Original | Inlay - Front | - Double jewel case | ||
| Kung-FuMaster_Media.jpg | 122,717 | Original | Media scan | |||
| Kung-FuMaster.txt | 7,991 | Original | Instructions | English | ||
| Kung-FuMaster(EN).pdf | 883,411 | Original | Instructions | English | ||
| Kung-FuMaster.png | 20,623 | Original | Game map | |||
| Kung-FuMaster.jpg | 224,047 | Original | Advertisement | |||
| kungfu.rzx | 0 | Original | RZX playback file | - Recorded by Fil (with rollback) | ||
| Kung-Fu Master (1986)(US Gold).pok | 98 | Original | POK pokes file | |||
| Kung-FuMaster(AmericanaSoftwareLtd).jpg | 515,755 | #1 | Inlay - Front | - Single jewel case | ||
| Kung-FuMaster(AmericanaSoftware)_Media.jpg | 78,172 | #1 | Media scan | |||
| Kung-FuMaster(AmericanaSoftware)_Media_2.jpg | 63,153 | #1 | Media scan | |||
| Kung-FuMaster(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).jpg | 232,814 | #2 | Inlay - Front | |||
| Kung-FuMaster(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).jpg | 342,635 | #2 | Advertisement | |||
| Kung-FuMaster(DroSoft).jpg | 80,819 | #3 | Inlay - Front | |||
| Kung-FuMaster(DroSoft).pdf | 7,486 | #3 | Instructions | Spanish | ||
| Kung-FuMaster(IBSA).jpg | 145,640 | #4 | Inlay - Front |
Magazine Reviews
| Computer Gamer | issue #18-1986/Sep | page 18 | - Review | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #31-1986/Aug | page 16 | - Review: 56% | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #45-1987/Oct | page 38 | - Review - Crash - Run It Again | |
| MicroHobby | issue #92-1986/Sep | page 13 | - Review - Nuevo | |
| Sinclair User | issue #54-1986/Sep | page 56 | - Review: 2/5 | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #9-1986/Sep | page 69 | - Review: 8/10 | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #23-1987/Nov | page 64 | - Review: 7/10 | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #34-1988/Oct | page 46 | - Review: 4/10 | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #53-1990/May | page 29 | - Review - Your Sinclair - Article Re-review: 30% | |
| ZX Computing | issue #29-1986/Sep | page 31 | - Review: Great |
Magazine References
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #53-1986/Mar | page 11 | - Preview | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #57-1986/Jul | page 92 | - Tips | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #45-1987/Oct | page 38 | - Feature - Run It Again: Beat-em-ups | |
| MicroHobby Especial | issue #7-1987/Dec special "Especial" | page 20 | - Feature - Informe | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #6-1986/Jun | page 13 | - News/Note | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #9-1986/Sep | page 19 | - Feature - It's All In The Wrist Action | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #12-1986/Dec | page 11 | - Letters | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #12-1986/Dec | page 27 | - Tips | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #53-1990/May | page 29 | - Feature - Complete Guide to Beat-em-ups |
Magazine Advertisements
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #54-1986/Apr | page 108 | - Full-page ad - coming soon ... | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #26-1986/Mar | page 11 | - Full-page ad - not a Spectrum advert | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #26-1986/Mar | page 78 | - Advert | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #27-1986/Apr | page 2 | - Advert | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #31-1986/Aug | page 39 | - Advert | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #32-1986/Sep | page 79 | - Advert | |
| Sinclair User | issue #48-1986/Mar | page 24 | - Advert | |
| Sinclair User | issue #49-1986/Apr | page 116 | - Full-page ad - coming soon ... | |
| Sinclair User | issue #53-1986/Aug | page 60 | - Advert | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #8-1986/Aug | page 60 | - Advert | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #9-1986/Sep | page 98 | - Advert |
Related Magazine Reviews
Related Magazine References
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #16-1989/Jan | page 116 | - Feature - We Wish You A ... Cheapy Christmas (History in the Making) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #83-1988/Sep | page 9 | - News/Note (Karate Ace) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #52-1988/May | page 36 | - Feature - Spring Surprises (compilations) (Data East's Arcade Alley) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #57-1988/Oct | page 113 | - Preview (History in the Making) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #60-1989/Jan | page 92 | - Feature - Collectable Consumables (History in the Making) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #60-1989/Jan | page 92 | - Feature - Collectable Consumables (Karate Ace) | |
| New Computer Express | issue #3-1988/Nov/26 | page 5 | - News/Note - Money in the Making (History in the Making) | |
| Popular Computing Weekly | issue v.6 #32-1987/Aug/14 special "week#2" | page 45 | - News/Note - ref. "Coin-Op Classics" (3 Coin Op Classics) | |
| Popular Computing Weekly | issue v.7 #30-1988/Aug/4 special "week#1" | page 29 | - News/Note (Karate Ace) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #56-1986/Nov | page 111 | - Preview (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #37-1989/Jan | page 9 | - News/Note (History in the Making) |
Related Magazine Advertisements
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #6-1988/Mar | page 64 | - Full-page ad (Data East's Arcade Alley) | |
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #7-1988/Apr | page 39 | - Full-page ad (Data East's Arcade Alley) | |
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #13-1988/Oct | page 2 | - Two-page ad (History in the Making) | |
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #15-1988/Dec | page 60 | - Advert (Karate Ace) | |
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #16-1989/Jan | page 46 | - Advert (Karate Ace) | |
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #16-1989/Jan | page 112 | - Advert (History in the Making) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #61-1986/Nov | page 108 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #63-1987/Jan | page 141 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #65-1987/Mar | page 44 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #67-1987/May | page 99 | - Advert (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #77-1988/Mar | page 16 | - Full-page ad (Data East's Arcade Alley) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #78-1988/Apr | page 80 | - Full-page ad (Data East's Arcade Alley) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #83-1988/Sep | page 50 | - Two-page ad (History in the Making) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #85-1988/Nov | page 34 | - Advert (Karate Ace) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #86-1988/Dec | page 32 | - Advert (Karate Ace) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #87-1989/Jan | page 34 | - Advert (Karate Ace) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #87-1989/Jan | page 70 | - Advert (History in the Making) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #87-1989/Jan | page 123 | - Advert (History in the Making) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #88-1989/Feb | page 20 | - Advert (History in the Making) | |
| Computer Gamer | issue #21-1986/Dec | page 73 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| Computer Gamer | issue #22-1987/Jan | page 51 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| Computer Gamer | issue #25-1987/Apr | page 67 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| Computer Gamer | issue #26-1987/May | page 73 | - Advert (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #34-1986/Nov | page 157 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #36-1987/Jan special "Christmas Special 1986/87" | page 82 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #51-1988/Apr | page 79 | - Full-page ad (Data East's Arcade Alley) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #56-1988/Sep | page 18 | - Two-page ad (History in the Making) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #57-1988/Oct | page 22 | - Two-page ad (History in the Making) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #58-1988/Nov | page 94 | - Advert (Karate Ace) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #61-1989/Feb | page 100 | - Advert (History in the Making) | |
| Popular Computing Weekly | issue v.5 #44-1986/Oct/30 special "week#5" | page 64 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #57-1986/Dec | page 96 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #58-1987/Jan | page 14 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #59-1987/Feb | page 14 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #60-1987/Mar | page 115 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #61-1987/Apr | page 36 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #73-1988/Apr | page 9 | - Full-page ad (Data East's Arcade Alley) | |
| The Games Machine | issue #4-1988/Mar | page 37 | - Full-page ad (Data East's Arcade Alley) | |
| The Games Machine | issue #5-1988/Apr | page 108 | - Full-page ad (Data East's Arcade Alley) | |
| The Games Machine | issue #13-1988/Dec | page 90 | - Advert (Karate Ace) | |
| The Games Machine | issue #14-1989/Jan | page 100 | - Advert (History in the Making) | |
| Your Computer | issue v.6 #12-1986/Dec | page 83 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| Your Computer | issue v.7 #2-1987/Feb | page 84 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #11-1986/Nov | page 62 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #12-1986/Dec | page 88 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #15-1987/Mar | page 61 | - Full-page ad (They Sold a Million 3) | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #27-1988/Mar | page 100 | - Full-page ad (Data East's Arcade Alley) | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #33-1988/Sep | page 20 | - Two-page ad (History in the Making) |
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