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FightingRole-playing (RPG)Adventure
A fusion of side-scrolling beat 'em up action and light RPG elements, Flying Warriors stands out for its unique combat system. Players control a team of martial artists, swapping between them on the fly to chain together combos and exploit enemy weaknesses. The strategic depth of character switching and the inclusion of experience points and leveling made for a surprisingly engaging experience that transcended the typical arcade brawler formula.

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In an unexplored region of China wrapped in mystery, Ryuhi, a boy, was born and brought up in high mountain tops. There he received instruction from his wise teacher, Juan. Though he was young, he made himself a master of Kempo. One day, his teacher Juan was attacked and robbed of the Secret Scrolls of Hiryu-no-Ken, of which he was the author. Ryuhi possessed the 6th volume of the Secret Scrolls, the Shingan-no Sho, or book of the mind's eye which Juan had managed to save. Ryuhi begins his journey to Shorinji in compliance with Juan's last request. Gengai, the bishop of Shorinji welcomed the little Ryuhi, regarded as one of the titans of Shourinji Kempo. Six years later, they received a letter of challenge from the Tusk Soldiers, a mysterious organization of enemies of the Shorinji. Ryuhi is determined to take part in the upcoming "World Tournament of Contact Sports" as a representative of Shorinji. His desire is to prevent the Tusk Soldiers from becoming champions of Contact Sports at the tournament. Ryuhi heard from Gengai that in truth it was the Tusk Soldiers who attacked his teacher and robbed him of the Secret Scrolls. As he leaves for the World Tournament, his thoughts are on his teacher Juan and keeping the fighting spirit burning. The game features combat in a variety of formats, such as kicking and using fireballs to repel monsters in scrolling stages, a system during one-on-one duels against Tusk Soldiers or a pair of martial arts tournaments where the player must attack a mark that appears on their opponent's body, or defend the area when it appears on them (this system is similar to Culture Brain's original Flying Dragon for the NES), and RPG-style command battles against monster bosses. When confronted by a Tusk Soldier or other otherworldly villain, Rick can change into a costumed superhero form or switch with one of his teammates. The player must switch to Flying Warrior form to use the characters' magic powers and defend themselves from the Tusk Soldiers' magic spells.

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Trade pixelated sprites for a sweeping martial arts epic — the same blend of combo-driven action and character-driven adventure, but with a rich story inspired by Chinese mythology.

Why recommended

  • Fast-paced combat system that emphasizes stylish martial arts moves and special attacks, similar to Flying Warriors' core gameplay loop.
  • Criteria — Adventure elements are central, with a large world to explore, side quests, and choices that affect the story's direction.
  • A strong narrative with named characters, dialogue choices, and a branching plot, making it a story-driven experience.
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Experience a modern take on the martial arts action, with a focus on fluid combat and a story inspired by the Journey to the West, offering the same sense of epic adventure.

Why recommended

  • The game features a combat system focused on martial arts and special abilities, similar to Flying Warriors.
  • Criteria — Adventure elements are present in its open world, with exploration and discovery central to the gameplay.
  • The game is based on Journey to the West, which provides a strong narrative with named characters and a branching plot.

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