Urban Champion Classic
Nintendo Entertainment System · Fighting
Yie Ar Kung-Fu
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 20 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985, Yie Ar Kung-Fu is a fighting game developed by Konami.
It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Ice Climber. Among the 12 NES fighting games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
Konami also made Metal Gear, Castlevania and Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Yie Ar Kung-Fu is like
Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.
Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.
Yie Ar Kung-Fu cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
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Yie Ar Kung-Fu walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Yie Ar Kung-Fu FAQ
When did Yie Ar Kung-Fu come out on the NES?
Yie Ar Kung-Fu was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.
Who made Yie Ar Kung-Fu?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Yie Ar Kung-Fu multiplayer?
No. Yie Ar Kung-Fu is a single-player game.
How long does Yie Ar Kung-Fu take to play?
As a fighting game, Yie Ar Kung-Fu typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Yie Ar Kung-Fu 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.