Kung Fu Chaos

 Xbox
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 41
  3. Negative: 2 out of 41
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  1. Game Over Online
    73
    If you’re offended or annoyed by Carl Douglas’ Kung Fu Fighting song, stay away. For others with a more open mind, this is worth a look, even if it’s a rental.
  2. Electric Playground
    70
    An absolute blast to play through one time exactly and only. If you have to backtrack at all (which unfortunately you do) the fun rapidly diminishes, which adds up to zero replay value.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    69
    Fun for a quick multiplayer spar, but it doesn't come close to what we were hoping for nor what the Xbox really needs. [Apr 2003, p.85]
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  5. GameShark
    68
    There are so many spoofs of classic martial arts characters and one-liners that I found myself laughing hysterically. Director Shao Ting seems to be filled with more stupid jokes then just about any character I've seen.
  6. Gamer's Pulse
    68
    A fun arena brawling game that has some interesting gameplay twists that provides a surprising amount of depth to the combat.
  7. GameZone
    66
    Those expecting a highly addictive party game in the same vein as Nintendo’s "Super Smash Brothers" will find nothing but disappointment, but all is not entirely bad.
  8. GameSpot
    65
    Probably won't keep you occupied for long, especially if you're not playing it with a rowdy group of friends. But it can make for some good, silly fun in short spurts.
  9. Game Informer
    65
    Unfortunately, the combo system is designed for a button-mashing extravaganza - and combos of X-X-X just don't cut it today. [Mar 2003, p.88]
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  10. IGN
    63
    I've yet to play with anyone who wasn't totally frustrated, annoyed, or bored by the game in a multiplayer match.
  11. eToychest
    60
    Fun, and can be good for laughs, but just like the films it pokes fun at, the game is about as deep as a candy dish.
  12. GMR Magazine
    60
    Questionable in taste, weak in humor, and uneven in play, Chaos dampens its drawers with mediocrity. [Apr 2003, p.72]
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  13. Gamestyle
    60
    The first few moments will have you rolling about laughing and you'll no doubt have a blast; after that, however, the monkey magic will drain and you'll be back to your Dreamcast with Capcom's more refined multiplayer brawler ("Powerstone") in the slot.
  14. Gaming Age
    58
    Due to the over simplistic controls they fall just a bit short to make a game that can capture a group of people for more than a couple of minutes at a time.
  15. Cinescape
    58
    While Kung Fu Chaos is marketed as a party game intended for four players, I keep finding the single-player mode more riveting and fun.
  16. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    50
    KFC's humor is about as subtle as a punch to the groin, and not nearly as smart. [Apr 2003, p.128]
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  17. Adrenaline Vault
    50
    The multiplayer mode offers less variety in gameplay, and the homogenous characters severely limit the game's depth.
  18. All Game Guide
    50
    Taken as pure fighting game, it could use some power-ups, more fixed arenas, more characters, and distinct moves.
  19. GameNow
    50
    A suitable distraction if you're bored. But then again, so is bird watching. [Apr 2003, p.54]
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  20. Xbox Nation Magazine
    50
    It's not that it's inherently a racist game; rather, it simply wields its satire with such a lack of grace and humor that it's difficult to rally behind the attempt. [Apr/May 2003, p.86]
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#45 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. AlexK.
    Nov 6, 2003
    8
    This is a great game. I think the critics have all missed the point. This is not something that should be compared to Dead or Alive 3 or Soul This is a great game. I think the critics have all missed the point. This is not something that should be compared to Dead or Alive 3 or Soul Calibur 2. It's not a serious beat 'em up for hardcore gamers - it's a party game. Get three friends round, have a few beers and this game is great fun!… Full Review »
  2. solfinder
    Aug 5, 2023
    9
    One of the best brawler games out there! They introverted level development. Games like super smash bros and brawlhalla could learn a lot fromOne of the best brawler games out there! They introverted level development. Games like super smash bros and brawlhalla could learn a lot from this game and make their games even more fun... but they still have not done what Kung Fu Chaos accomplished. All the levels were alive and full of funny and fun elements that puts those other brawlers to shame. When your friend dies because the levels dinosaur eats your buddy, its hard to keeping playing the game because your laughing so hard. The mini games are what I played the most with my buddies back in tbe day. The mini games are/were in the same level as Fusion Frenzy, great fun mini games. All that, laughs, 4 player brawler, and beating up your buddies makes this game great! Hopefully one day Xbox brings it to current Xboxs or make a new one. The only reason I give it a 9 is because the fighting can be a bit unfair when button mashing the same button.… Full Review »
  3. a1studmuffin
    Mar 6, 2014
    10
    Kung Fu Chaos is one of my all-time favorite couch multiplayer games, along with Mashed, Halo and Fusion Frenzy. I still bust it out for videoKung Fu Chaos is one of my all-time favorite couch multiplayer games, along with Mashed, Halo and Fusion Frenzy. I still bust it out for video game nights in 2014!… Full Review »
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