Players of the new free-to-play game, Where Winds Meet, have noticed that some of the game’s skills are inspired by a fantastic martial arts movie from 2004 called Kung Fu Hustle. Short videos comparing the skills in the game to scenes from the movie are going viral, racking up over a million views. If you’re enjoying Where Winds Meet, you can find helpful guides on how to complete quests like Sweet Pear Stories and Raw Leaf Porridge, and navigate areas like Mistveil Forest. Knowing about the Kung Fu Hustle inspiration will even give you a deeper appreciation for some of the skills you unlock!
Where Winds Meet skills were inspired by this 20-year-old movie that some players call “a masterpiece”
The YouTube channel DoubleJump2K has been sharing interesting connections between the game Where Winds Meet and other media, making it a great channel to follow. One standout video explores the origins of the Lion’s Roar skill in Where Winds Meet. This skill involves a player using a large copper bell to create a powerful sonic blast, and it seems to be inspired by a scene in the movie Kung Fu Hustle. In that film, a character uses a bell to emit a screech that pushes enemies back. Seeing this skill brought to life in Kung Fu Hustle is a good reason to watch or revisit the 20-year-old film.
A particularly impressive clip showcases the “Guardian’s Palm” skill from Where Winds Meet. The skill involves a character leaping high into the air – sometimes with the help of an eagle – before slamming down and leaving a huge handprint that can crush enemies below. A clip from Kung Fu Hustle demonstrates a similar skill, appearing even more directly inspired by the game, but with an added, over-the-top effect: the character bursts into flames as they descend.
People are loving the new perspectives sparked by these comparisons in the comments. It’s a blend of appreciation for the game Where Winds Meet, nostalgia for the classic film Kung Fu Hustle, and similar movies from that era like Xiaolin Soccer. Many YouTube commenters are calling Kung Fu Hustle “a masterpiece,” and one user was surprised at how well it holds up, even saying the fight scenes look better than some recent Netflix productions.
Since launching last month, Where Winds Meet has steadily attracted a dedicated player base on Steam, averaging over 100,000 daily players, according to SteamDB. It will be interesting to observe how the game sustains this level of engagement and keeps players returning in the weeks ahead.
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2025-12-09 22:32