Spartan X

Spartan X, widely known in the West as Kung Fu Master, is a classic side-scrolling action game released on the NES. Players take on the role of Thomas, a brave kung fu master, tasked with rescuing his girlfriend Sylvia from the clutches of the crime boss Mr. X and his gang. The game features five levels, each a long horizontally scrolling screen, where players must overcome a continuous stream of enemies before confronting a boss at the end of each stage.

The control scheme in Spartan X is simple yet effective. Players can move left and right, jump, punch, and kick. Punch and kick attacks can be performed at various heights (high, medium, low) depending on Thomas's position and movement direction. This is a crucial element for dealing with different enemy types. Enemies appear constantly from both sides of the screen, including knife-wielding thugs, bottle throwers, and giants.

Each level features a countdown timer, requiring players to act quickly. If time runs out, Thomas loses a life. After defeating the boss at the end of each floor, players proceed to the next. The bosses include: Bolo (a boxer), Chin (a knife-throwing giant), Stick Fighter (a staff-wielding enemy), Magician (a knife thrower), and finally Mr. X. The game's difficulty progressively increases with each stage, demanding quick reflexes and sound strategy from the player to succeed.