Kensei: Sacred Fist PS1 box art

PlayStation · Fighting

Kensei: Sacred Fist

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenreFighting
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Kensei: Sacred Fist is a fighting game released in 1998 for the PlayStation, developed by Konami.

It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.

Konami also made Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Pro Evolution Soccer 2 and ISS Pro Evolution 2 for the PS1.

Kensei: Sacred Fist 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Kensei: Sacred Fist 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.

Kensei: Sacred Fist gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Kensei: Sacred Fist cheats & codes

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

Joker Command P1D0010050 ????
Joker Command P2D0010060 ????
PAL2NTSC (game is sloooow)8009BC5E 3C00
Enable extra mode80010090 0007
P1 character modifier80010208 00??
P1 costume modifier8001023A 000?

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Kensei: Sacred Fist walkthroughs & guides

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Kensei: Sacred Fist FAQ

When did Kensei: Sacred Fist come out on the PS1?

Kensei: Sacred Fist was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made Kensei: Sacred Fist?

It was developed by Konami.

Is Kensei: Sacred Fist multiplayer?

Yes. Kensei: Sacred Fist supports up to 2 players.

How long does Kensei: Sacred Fist take to play?

As a fighting game, Kensei: Sacred Fist 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 Kensei: Sacred Fist 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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