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Shao-Lin’s Road – Did Konami’s Arcade Fighter Survive the Move to C64?
️ Shao-Lin’s Road (1986) – Commodore 64 Martial Arts Platform Beat ’Em Up Classic Released in 1986 by Konami and ported to the Commodore 64 by The Edge, Shao-Lin’s Road is a martial arts platform beat ’em up inspired by the arcade hit Yie Ar Kung-Fu. You take control of Lee, a skilled warrior trapped inside a hostile temple after the murder of his master. The game is structured across five multi-tiered stages filled with enemy fighters, traps, and challenging boss encounters. Movement combines side-scrolling action with vertical platforming, requiring precise jumps and well-timed attacks. Combat focuses on jumping kicks, rapid strikes, and positioning to control crowds. Defeating certain enemies releases special power-ups, including the meteor hammer, fireballs, and protective energy orbs. These temporary abilities add variety and strategy, encouraging you to adapt their playstyle as they progress through each level.
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️ Shao-Lin’s Road (1986) – Commodore 64 Martial Arts Platform Beat ’Em Up Classic Released in 1986 by Konami and ported to the Commodore 64 by The Edge, Shao-Lin’s Road is a martial arts platform beat ’em up inspired by the arcade hit Yie Ar Kung-Fu. You take control of Lee, a skilled warrior trapped inside a hostile temple after the murder of his master. The game is structured across five multi-tiered stages filled with enemy fighters, traps, and challenging boss encounters. Movement combines side-scrolling action with vertical platforming, requiring precise jumps and well-timed attacks. Combat focuses on jumping kicks, rapid strikes, and positioning to control crowds. Defeating certain enemies releases special power-ups, including the meteor hammer, fireballs, and protective energy orbs. These temporary abilities add variety and strategy, encouraging you to adapt their playstyle as they progress through each level.
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Magazine Reviews · 5
Contemporary average 49% · range 30–66%
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Reviewed by Julian Rignall, Richard Eddy & Steve Jarratt. The Edge / Konami full-price release
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