Kung Fu Kid Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action

Kung Fu Kid

Deep cut

SystemSega Master System
Released1987
GenreAction
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Kung Fu Kid is an action game released in 1987 for the Sega Master System, developed by SEGA.

It came out in the Master System's second year on the market. Other notable Master System releases from 1987 include Phantasy Star, Out Run and Alex Kidd: High-Tech World. Among the 64 Master System action games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.

SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.

Kung Fu Kid supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Kung Fu Kid is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Kung Fu Kid gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Kung Fu Kid cheats & codes

10 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives00C0-8109
Infinite Health00C4-592C
Infinite Time00C4-BC99

See all Kung Fu Kid cheats

Kung Fu Kid walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Kung Fu Kid.

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Kung Fu Kid FAQ

When did Kung Fu Kid come out on the Master System?

Kung Fu Kid was released for the Sega Master System in 1987.

Who made Kung Fu Kid?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Kung Fu Kid multiplayer?

Yes. Kung Fu Kid supports up to 2 players.

How long does Kung Fu Kid take to play?

As an action game, Kung Fu Kid typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Kung Fu Kid on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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