Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu is a side-scrolling fighting game. The player controls Jackie, who has one button to jump and another to attack or use in combination with a direction for a special attack. On his quest, the player must punch and kick their way past frogs, ninjas, birds and other enemies. The player can acquire special-moves such as the Tornado attack, the 180 degree spin kick, the 360 degree spin kick and the Sky Attack. Other power-ups include energy refills and bonus points.