Sony announces free Kung Fu Hustle PC game for China
Sony today announced that its Taipei-based SOGA studio, in conjunction with Shanghai Northstar is developing a fighting game based on the hit movie Kung Fu Hustle. No release date or platform was confirmed, but PC seems most likely with the online features. It’s also aimed at China, so we might not even ever see it in the West.
Kung Fu Hustle combines the best elements of classic fighting games from the past and adds compelling character designs, new technology and trademark humor from the movie for a new generation of gamers. Players will encounter familiar characters from the movie, such as Sin, the Sidekick, the Landlady, Beast and more. Kung Fu Hustle features a branching story mode, where players can hone their Kung Fu skills against a host of wacky enemies as they battle their way across China.
By cooperating with friends, players can learn new sets of moves to add to their martial arts arsenal. In Versus Mode, eight players can go head to head in all out multiplayer mayhem, creating that old-school arcade feeling online.
Gamers can even watch and scout potential opponents online before challenging them. While Kung Fu Hustle will be free to play, players will be able to purchase extra lives and hundreds of virtual items for a nominal fee.
Designed specifically for the Chinese market, SOGA is also collaborating with development talent from across China to assist in the design and development of the game.
“Working with Stephen Chow has been a fantastic experience,” says John Laurence, General Manager of (SOGA). “His sense of humor, directing and martial arts expertise has been an enormous asset for us; he’s an avid video game player, with a strong sense of game design.”
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