Developer: Aburasobabiyori (Published by Kagura Games)
Genre: RPG
Store: Steam, GOG, Denpasoft, Kagura Games store, DLSite (only in Japanese)
Reviewed version: 1.01
Censored: No, except for the DLSite version
Patch Needed: No, except for the Steam version
OS: Windows
Language: English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese
Kung Fu Grand King is an RPG made by Aburasobabiyori and one of the latest games Kagura Games released. I'm a sucker for games inspired by Ancient China or Feudal Japan, so there was no way I'd pass on this one.
Pros
Unique gameplay
Pretty art
Cons
Its plot is barebones
The game is short
It puts you in the shoes of Lan Mei, a renowned martial artist that ended the Kung Fu War two years ago. She has been enjoying a quiet life with her apprentice until her master comes back to ask her for help to catch the leader of an evil syndicate. Then, she has to participate in the Kung Fu Grand Prix tournament to find him and put an end to his plans. The story is quite basic and left a bit to be desired. The main characters are introduced in a 5-minutes long prologue and aren't developed further. Moreover, the twists lack impact since you barely know them, and thus you don't care much about them.
Gameplay-wise, it surprised me in a good way. Rather than using the typical turn-based combat system or any variation, you have to click on a sequence of buttons within a time frame to hit your opponents, and you lose HP if you take too long or don't click the button in order. The first few fights give you enough time to familiarize yourself with the system (and get yourself a coffee while you're at it), but later ones will put your reflexes to the test.
More often than not, the games published by Kagura Games have good art, and this one is no exception. The characters are beautiful, and their designs, maps, and OST fit the game's setting. The H-content also is well-done, though I hope you like non-con sex and watersports because most scenes, if not all, feature it.
Verdict: Decent
While the story is too simple for me, its unique and solid gameplay plus the quality of its art compensate for it. I recommend you wait for a sale before purchasing the game, though, because it's a bit too short for its price.