Kurikinton

Players control a Chinese policeman who has been tasked with infiltrating an underground base to rescue a high-ranking police officer and his daughter, who have been kidnapped by a gang. Play consists of kicking and punching numerous enemies, sweeps and flying kicks can also be used. The game begins in an underground corridor populated by armored soldiers and fighters who throw shurikens. The player must follow the on-screen arrow which points them in the right direction as they proceed deeper into the caves and encounter greater numbers of more deadly enemies. A martial arts expert boss guards the exit of each level and quickly defeat the player-character if not fought carefully.

The player has one life in the game, represented by a health bar which drains as enemies land attacks on the player-character. Should the health bar drain completely, the game is over and a plump golden cherub will rise from the player-character's body. Should the player pay for another credit and continue the game, the cherub will dive back inside the player-character's body, who will in turn jumps to his feet with a shocked expression.

Kurikinton has received a mixed response from reviewers and critics. Retrogames' staff member writing in a 2010 feature described the levels as bland, criticised the game's bosses for being effectively the same character with different colored clothes. ". Kung-Fu Master was suggested as a more readily accessible game with similar gameplay.

ACE's Andy Smith was more critical when writing in 1988. He stated "Kurikinton's a dull game, the graphics aren't anything special and the game style's very old hat by today's standards." large sprites and well drawn graphics" and stated "Kurikinton packs a hell of a punch and is far more playable than The Last Apostle."