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Spartan X: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Spartan X (1984): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Spartan X (1984) is a hack and slash/beat 'em up video game developed by Irem, available on Arcade. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 62/100 on IGDB.

What is Spartan X about?

Spartan X, known in North America by the Kung-Fu Master port, is a 1984 beat 'em up arcade game developed and published in Japan by Irem. It was later published in North America by Data East, without the movie license. The Japanese version was based on the Jackie Chan movie Wheels on Meals, known as Spartan X in Japan, and credited "Paragon Films Ltd., Towa Promotion", who produced the film upon which it was based. The game is considered by many to be the first beat 'em up video game, and contains elements of Bruce Lee's Game of Death.

Key details

Spartan X was released in 1984 and supports single player, multiplayer. Platforms: Arcade. Developer: Irem.

Should you play Spartan X?

Reviews are mixed, but Spartan X retains a dedicated player base among hack and slash/beat 'em up fans.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Spartan X?

Spartan X is a hack and slash/beat 'em up game by Irem, released in 1984.

What platforms is Spartan X on?

Spartan X is available on Arcade.

Is Spartan X good?

Spartan X has an aggregate score of 62/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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