What is Yie Ar Kung-Fu?
It is Konami's 1985 one-on-one martial-arts action game; the home version sends Lee through five stages against distinct opponents.
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Overview
Konami's official material describes the home version as a five-stage adventure in which the martial artist Lee faces a different opponent on each stage.
Directions combined with punch or kick produce different attacks, making spacing and attack height more important than repeating one button.
Cheat Codes
Commodore 64 version: BASIC cheat commands: Load or reset the game, then enter one command before running or restarting it: POKE 36445,173 SYS 828 for invincibility; POKE 41603,208 SYS 828 to remove enemies; or POKE 47270,173 SYS 828 for unlimited health.
Controls
- W / A / S / D
- Move, jump, crouch, and choose attack direction
- J / K
- Use the emulated B / A attack buttons
- Shift / Enter
- Use Select / Start
Before you play
- Change distance before attacking so the opponent cannot answer with the same rhythm.
- Combine high, low, and jumping attacks instead of repeating one strike.
Known limitations
- The hosted Famicom build displays its menu text in English.
FAQ
What are the browser controls?
Use WASD for movement and direction, J and K for the B and A attack buttons, Shift for Select, and Enter for Start.
How do you use different attacks?
Combine a direction with the attack buttons to vary attack height and movement, including crouching and jumping strikes.