Play Yie Ar Kung-Fu (Japan) (Rev 1.2) Online

Yie Ar Kung-Fu came out on the NES in 1985, developed and published by Konami. It was one of the earlier fighting games on the system, arriving before the genre really took off with more complex titles. You control a martial artist named Oolong, and your goal is to defeat a series of eleven opponents across different stages to become the ultimate kung-fu master.

You move your character back and forth on a single screen, using a combination of high and low punches and kicks to attack. Each opponent has unique patterns and weapons, like a fighter who throws boomerangs or another who attacks with a long chain. Matches are fast and demand quick reactions, but the controls can feel a bit stiff and unforgiving by today's standards. Winning a match gives a real sense of accomplishment, especially after learning an opponent's tells through repeated attempts.