Kuri Kinton
Encyclopedia
Kuri Kinton is a side-scrolling beat 'em up
arcade game
published by Taito
. Players control a Chinese policeman who must dispatch numerous enemies while progressing through the game's levels. The object of the game is to rescue a senior policeman and his daughter, both of whom have been kidnapped by a gang and spirited away to an underground hideout.
The game received a mixed response from games critics.
and flying kick
s can also be used. The game begins in an underground corridor populated by armored soldiers and fighters who throw shurikens. The player must follow the on-screen arrow which points them in the right direction as they proceed deeper into the caves and encounter greater numbers of more deadly enemies. A martial arts expert boss guards the exit of each level and quickly defeat the player-character if not fought carefully.
The player has one life in the game, represented by a health bar
which drains as enemies land attacks on the player-character. Should the health bar drain completely, the game is over and a plump golden cherub will rise from the player-character's body. Should the player pay for another credit and continue the game, the cherub will dive back inside the player-character's body, who will in turn jumps to his feet with a shocked expression.
, for Windows and the PlayStation 2
and Xbox
games consoles.
' staff member writing in a 2010 feature described the levels as bland, criticised the game's bosses for being effectively the same character with different colored clothes. Despite this, the reviewer stated "..there's something quite fun about the game that makes it difficult to put down..". Kung-Fu Master was suggested as a more readily accessible game with similar gameplay. ACE
' s Andy Smith was more critical when writing in 1988. He stated "Kuri Kinton' s a dull game, the graphics aren't anything special and the game style's very old hat by today's standards." Computer and Video Games
' 1989 review was more positive, the reviewer praised the game's "..large sprites and well drawn graphics" and stated "Kuri Kinton packs a hell of a punch and is far more playable than The Last Apostle."
As part of the Taito Legends 2 compilation the game was described as "..fairly standard side-scrolling brawler fodder.." by Eurogamer
's Kristan Reed.
Beat 'em up
Beat 'em up is a video game genre featuring melee combat between the protagonist and a large number of underpowered antagonists. These games typically take place in urban settings and feature crime-fighting and revenge-based plots, though some games may employ historical or fantasy themes...
arcade game
Arcade game
An arcade game is a coin-operated entertainment machine, usually installed in public businesses such as restaurants, bars, and amusement arcades. Most arcade games are video games, pinball machines, electro-mechanical games, redemption games, and merchandisers...
published by Taito
Taito
Taito may mean:*Taito Corporation, a Japanese developer of video game software and arcade hardware*Taito, Tokyo, a special ward located in Tokyo, Japan*Taito, also known as matai, paramount chiefs according to Fa'a Samoa...
. Players control a Chinese policeman who must dispatch numerous enemies while progressing through the game's levels. The object of the game is to rescue a senior policeman and his daughter, both of whom have been kidnapped by a gang and spirited away to an underground hideout.
The game received a mixed response from games critics.
Gameplay
Players control a Chinese policeman who has been tasked with infiltrating an underground base to rescue a high-ranking police officer and his daughter, who have been kidnapped by a gang. Play consists of kicking and punching numerous enemies, sweepsSweep (martial arts)
A sweep is the name used for two categories of martial arts techniques. From standing, sweeps are throws or takedowns that primarily use the legs to attack an opponent's legs...
and flying kick
Flying kick
A flying kick is a type of kick in certain martial arts and in martial-arts based gymnastics, with the particularity that the kick is delivered while in the air, specifically moving into the opponent after a running start to gain forward momentum. In this sense a "flying kick" is a special case of...
s can also be used. The game begins in an underground corridor populated by armored soldiers and fighters who throw shurikens. The player must follow the on-screen arrow which points them in the right direction as they proceed deeper into the caves and encounter greater numbers of more deadly enemies. A martial arts expert boss guards the exit of each level and quickly defeat the player-character if not fought carefully.
The player has one life in the game, represented by a health bar
Health (gaming)
Health is a game mechanic used in role-playing, computer and video games to give value to characters, enemies, NPCs, and related objects. This value can either be numerical, semi-numerical as in hit/health points, or arbitrary as in a life bar....
which drains as enemies land attacks on the player-character. Should the health bar drain completely, the game is over and a plump golden cherub will rise from the player-character's body. Should the player pay for another credit and continue the game, the cherub will dive back inside the player-character's body, who will in turn jumps to his feet with a shocked expression.
Release
The original arcade game was not released on any computer or console systems of the era. Kuri Kinton was eventually released in 2006 as part of the video game compilation Taito Legends 2Taito Legends 2
Taito Legends 2 is the sequel to Taito Legends and is a follow-up collection of 39 Taito arcade games for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC....
, for Windows and the PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
and Xbox
Xbox
The Xbox is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Microsoft. It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and March 14, 2002 in Australia and Europe and is the predecessor to the Xbox 360. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console...
games consoles.
Reception
Kuri Kinton has received a mixed response from reviewers and critics. RetrogamesACE (games magazine)
ACE was a multi-format computer and video game magazine first published in the United Kingdom by Future Publishing and later acquired by EMAP.-History:...
Computer and video games
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As part of the Taito Legends 2 compilation the game was described as "..fairly standard side-scrolling brawler fodder.." by Eurogamer
Eurogamer
Eurogamer is a Brighton-based website focused on video games news, reviews, previews and interviews. It is operated by Eurogamer Network Ltd., which was formed in 1999 by brothers Rupert and Nick Loman. Eurogamer has grown to become one of the most important European-based websites focused on...
's Kristan Reed.