Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu TV Commercial for Nintendo Entertainment System

Описание: Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu

Release Dates and Regional Names:

North America: January 1991 - Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu
Japan: December 14, 1990 - Jackie Chan no Action Kung Fu (ジャッキー・チェン)
Europe: 1991 - Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu
Australia: 1991 - Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu

Manufacturer: Hudson Soft
Publisher: Hudson Soft
Developer: Now Production
Type: Action, Platformer
Media: Cartridge (~256 KB)
Controller: NES Controller Gameplay and Plot:
Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu is a side-scrolling action-platformer for the NES. Players control Jackie Chan, a martial artist rescuing his sister Josephine from a sorcerer who kidnaps her to rule the world. The game spans five levels (e.g., caves, cliffs, palace), each with a boss (e.g., spiked turtle, fire dragon). Jackie uses punches, kicks, and special moves (e.g., Psycho Wave, Tornado Attack) powered by chi orbs (dropped by enemies). Collecting frogs grants extra lives or health; bells trigger bonus stages for points. Gameplay involves platforming, dodging traps (spikes, lava), and defeating enemies (ninjas, monks). No multiplayer; single-player only. Runs at 240p/30fps. Praised for colorful graphics and music, criticized for short length (1 hour) and uneven difficulty.Key Features: Worlds: Five levels (cave, cliff, waterfall, ice cave, palace)
Battle System: Melee (punch/kick), chi-based special moves, boss fights
Collectibles: Frogs (lives/health), chi orbs, bells (bonus stages)
Modes: Story, bonus stages
Controls: D-pad (move), A (jump), B (attack), Select (special move)
Visuals: 8-bit, vibrant sprites, animated cutscenes

Game Length: Main Story: ~1-1.5 hours
Completionist: 2-3 hours (all frogs, bonus stages, high scores)

Sales Numbers:
No official figures; cartridge ~$20-$50 (2025 used market).Technical Specifications: Media: Cartridge (~256 KB)
Resolution: ~240p/30fps
Save System: None; continues via lives
Audio: Mono, catchy MIDI soundtrack by Masakuni Mitsuhashi
System: NES

Back of the Box Description (North America):
Kick into high gear with Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu on NES! Punch, kick, and unleash special moves to save Josephine from an evil sorcerer. Battle through five wild stages packed with ninjas and bosses!Additional Details: Mechanics: Platforming, melee combat, chi-based specials
Multiplayer: None; single-player
Difficulty: Moderate to high (tight platforming, boss patterns)
Development: ~1 year by Now Production
Localization: English, Japanese
ESRB: Not rated (pre-ESRB); E equivalent

Technical Notes: Load Times: None (cartridge-based)
Playable on: NES, emulators
Bugs: Minor sprite flicker; rare collision issues
Features: Bonus stages (e.g., cloud-jumping), five special moves

Historical Context:
Released January 1991, this Hudson Soft title leveraged Jackie Chan’s fame, following his 1980s action films. Developed by Now Production, it stood out for polished graphics and responsive controls, rivaling Capcom’s best. The Japanese version has minor text differences. A TurboGrafx-16 port (1991) added cutscenes. Short but replayable, it’s a collector favorite, with speedruns (~17m Any%).Recent Updates (North America, 2025): No patches; playable on NES/emulators.
Collector market steady; CIB copies ~$50-$100.

Did You Know? Jackie’s sprite mimics his real-life fighting stance.
Bonus stages award lives for perfect clears.
Final boss uses all prior boss attacks.
Japanese title omits “Action Kung Fu” for simplicity.
Chi orbs drop randomly, making specials inconsistent.