Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus
Encyclopedia
Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus is a video game for the Xbox
, created after John Tobias
, Joshua Tsui and David Michicich left the Mortal Kombat
series with Midway
. It was released in 2003. As of 2008 it holds a 69% on Gamerankings.
The game's creator, John Tobias, praises the game as one of the most "brutal" and "realistic" fighting games ever created. The game incorporates realistic damage effects, including cuts, bruises, and ripped clothing. Additionally, Tao Feng is notable for its interactivity within the environments, such as destruction and using the surroundings to achieve special attacks.
America. With Mexico
to the south, Canada
to the north, and the United States to the east, New China is a sovereign nation, independent from
the People's Republic of China. The story is based upon years of conflict between two ancient Chinese
sects: the Pale Lotus and the Black Mantis. The leader of the Pale Lotus has been known through the generations as the Master Sage, and for as long as there have been a
Black Mantis sect, their leader has been called Wulong Goth.
The members of these sects have battled for centuries and now the fight has intensified over two tablets that contain riddles revealing
the hiding places of the long lost treasures of the Pale Lotus temple. According to legend, these treasures may be used to bargain with the
gods of immortality
. One tablet, the Yang tablet, is rightfully still in the possession of the Pale Lotus. However, the Yin tablet was stolen by
force and has fallen into the hands of the Black Mantis. Through use of the tablets, both sects hope to recover the lost treasures and
achieve immortality. The Pale Lotus hope to defend truth and harmony, while the Black Mantis serve a much darker purpose.
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...
, created after John Tobias
John Tobias
John Tobias is an American comic book artist, graphic designer and video game designer. Along with Ed Boon he is one of the creators of the groundbreaking Mortal Kombat fighting game series....
, Joshua Tsui and David Michicich left the Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat (series)
Mortal Kombat, commonly abbreviated MK, is a science fantasy series of fighting games created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. The first four renditions and their updates were developed by Midway Games and initially released on arcade machines. The arcade titles were later picked up by Acclaim...
series with Midway
Midway Games
Midway Games, Inc. is an American company that was formerly a major video game publisher. Following a bankruptcy filing in 2009, it is no longer active and is in the process of liquidating all of its assets. Midway's titles included Mortal Kombat, Ms.Pac-Man, Spy Hunter, Tron, Rampage, the...
. It was released in 2003. As of 2008 it holds a 69% on Gamerankings.
The game's creator, John Tobias, praises the game as one of the most "brutal" and "realistic" fighting games ever created. The game incorporates realistic damage effects, including cuts, bruises, and ripped clothing. Additionally, Tao Feng is notable for its interactivity within the environments, such as destruction and using the surroundings to achieve special attacks.
Plot
Tao Feng takes place in Metro China, the largest population center in New China, a fictional country occupying the Pacific coast of NorthAmerica. With Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
to the south, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
to the north, and the United States to the east, New China is a sovereign nation, independent from
the People's Republic of China. The story is based upon years of conflict between two ancient Chinese
Chinese people
The term Chinese people may refer to any of the following:*People with Han Chinese ethnicity ....
sects: the Pale Lotus and the Black Mantis. The leader of the Pale Lotus has been known through the generations as the Master Sage, and for as long as there have been a
Black Mantis sect, their leader has been called Wulong Goth.
The members of these sects have battled for centuries and now the fight has intensified over two tablets that contain riddles revealing
the hiding places of the long lost treasures of the Pale Lotus temple. According to legend, these treasures may be used to bargain with the
gods of immortality
Immortality
Immortality is the ability to live forever. It is unknown whether human physical immortality is an achievable condition. Biological forms have inherent limitations which may or may not be able to be overcome through medical interventions or engineering...
. One tablet, the Yang tablet, is rightfully still in the possession of the Pale Lotus. However, the Yin tablet was stolen by
force and has fallen into the hands of the Black Mantis. Through use of the tablets, both sects hope to recover the lost treasures and
achieve immortality. The Pale Lotus hope to defend truth and harmony, while the Black Mantis serve a much darker purpose.