A martial artist, Mr. Ang (Bruce Le), must battle spies and assassins while infiltrating a Japanese multi-level tower stronghold to recover secret documents.
Directed by Lee Tso-nam (Exit the Dragon, Enter the Tiger, Fist of Fury II), the film blends espionage, revenge, and pulpy, comic book-style action. The solid opening stick fight impresses, but the talky midsection drags, worsened by an uncomfortable rape scene. The World War II plot, with China suspecting an invasion from Germany and Japan, adds historical interest. The soundtrack, oddly featuring music lifted from James Bond, King Kong (1976), and other films, adds to the film's bizarre charm.
Borrowing from Bruce Lee's original Game of Death (1972) concept, the film replaces the missing artifact with stolen documents. The Game of Death-style tower is the highlight, with each floor featuring a unique guardian: a Shaolin monk with metal balls and butterfly swords, a snake-style master using live snakes and venom, a nunchaku expert skilled in karate, a Tiger-style fighter who attacks under red light, an elderly Shaolin master, and a brute using Bear-style kung fu. Despite their cartoonish nature, their distinct styles make for engaging fights.
Though Bruce Le's mannerisms border on parody, he has more charisma and screen presence than many Bruce Lee clones. His martial arts skills shine every time he dons the iconic yellow jumpsuit.
Bolo Yeung, best known for Enter the Dragon and The Chinese Connection (Fist of Fury), delivers a standout sword-wielding duel. Yeo Su Jin (Lisa) makes an impression in an otherwise exaggerated action spectacle.
Despite uneven pacing, bad dubbing and odd choices, Enter the Game of Death delivers thrilling tower fights, making it a worthwhile Bruceploitation entry.
