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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a [[Sega Mega Drive]] fighting game developed by [[Delphine Software International]] and published by [[Electronic Arts]]. Endorsed by and starring American professional basketball star [[wikipedia:Shaquille O'Neal|Shaquille O'Neal]] (also known as [[wikipedia:Shaquille O'Neal|Shaq]]), it was first released in the United States and Europe in October 1994, and also saw an American-exclusive [[Sega Game Gear]] port the following year courtesy of [[Tiertex]].
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a [[Sega Mega Drive]] fighting game developed by [[Delphine Software International]] and published by [[Electronic Arts]]. Endorsed by and starring American professional basketball star [[wikipedia:Shaquille O'Neal|Shaquille O'Neal]] (also known as [[wikipedia:Shaquille O'Neal|Shaq]]), it was first released in the United States and Europe in October 1994, and also saw an American-exclusive [[Sega Game Gear]] port the following year courtesy of [[Tiertex]]. A European Game Gear release was listed for October 1994.{{magref|ctw|502|10}}
  
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''Shaq Fu'' is most notable both for its extensive use of [[Delphine]]'s distinctive rotoscoping techniques for visibly-fluid fighter animations, and for its unfortunate modern reputation as one of the worst video games ever released. Unlike other games which legitimately deserve the title, ''Shaq Fu'' is instead a victim of other factors: the novelty of its seemingly-bizarre premise, its strikingly-campy [[wikipedia:kung fu film|kung fu film]]-inspired title, and most importantly, that it stars a recognizable and humorous celebrity personality in a fighting game. In recent years, ''Shaq Fu'' has since seen a critical re-evaluation as a fairly standard fighting game with smooth animations and competent gameplay.
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''Shaq Fu'' is most notable both for its extensive use of [[Delphine]]'s distinctive rotoscoping techniques for visibly-fluid fighter animations, and for its unfortunate modern reputation as one of the worst video games ever released. Unlike other games which legitimately deserve the title, ''Shaq Fu'' is instead a victim of other factors: the novelty of its seemingly-bizarre premise, its strikingly-campy [[wikipedia:kung fu film|kung fu film]]-inspired title, and most importantly, that it stars a recognizable and humorous celebrity personality in a fighting game. In recent years, ''Shaq Fu'' has since seen a critical re-evaluation as a fairly standard fighting game with smooth animations and competent gameplay.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210303113832/https://www.sega-16.com/2005/12/shaq-fu/}}{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20211029102820/http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/shaq-fu/}}
  
 
==Story==
 
==Story==
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==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
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The Sega Mega Drive version is notable for including five more playable characters and three new stages (The Lab, The Wasteland, and Yasko Mines) than its [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] counterpart. Unfortunately the story mode is shorter than in the SNES version, but as a bonus, players can also walk down the stairs past Gargoyle's Peak to fight a blue version of Beast. The Amiga port was based on the Mega Drive port, but features less music and background animation has been removed.
 
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The Sega Game Gear version only has six selectable characters, no tournament mode, and no in-game voices.
 
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===Basic Moves===
 
===Basic Moves===
 
* '''Fast Kick''': {{b}}
 
* '''Fast Kick''': {{b}}
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| title=Auroch
 
| title=Auroch
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu auroch.png|3}}
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu auroch.png|3}}
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| info1name=Height
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| info1=5'11"
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| info2name=Weight
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| info2=456 lbs.
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| info3name=Age
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| info3=170
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| info4name=Origin
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| info4=2nd World
 
| desc='''Auroch''' is a simple outlaw that fights for pleasure. He taunts anything that crosses his path. Auroch's stage is The Wasteland.
 
| desc='''Auroch''' is a simple outlaw that fights for pleasure. He taunts anything that crosses his path. Auroch's stage is The Wasteland.
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'''Height:''' 5'11<br>'''Weight:''' 456<br>'''Age:''' 170<br>'''Origin:''' 2nd World
 
 
{{MoveListTable|
 
{{MoveListTable|
 
{{MoveListRow|Boomerang|{{left}} {{right}}+{{b}}|Pulls out a boomerang from behind his back and tosses across the screen. He cannot move until the boomerang either hits his opponent, or reaches its farthest distance, and then returns.}}
 
{{MoveListRow|Boomerang|{{left}} {{right}}+{{b}}|Pulls out a boomerang from behind his back and tosses across the screen. He cannot move until the boomerang either hits his opponent, or reaches its farthest distance, and then returns.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Ball and Pain|{{right}} {{downright}} {{down}} {{downleft}} {{left}}+{{c}}|Pulls out a giant spiked ball and chain, then lashes out with it twice straight ahead.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Ball and Pain|{{HCB}}+{{c}}|Pulls out a giant spiked ball and chain, then lashes out with it twice straight ahead.}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
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| title=Beast
 
| title=Beast
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu beast.png|3}}
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu beast.png|3}}
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| info1name=Height
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| info1=6'10"
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| info2name=Weight
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| info2=410 lbs.
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| info3name=Age
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| info3=Eternal
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| info4name=Origin
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| info4=Unknown
 
| desc=Created by Sett from his own shadow, '''Beast''' is the mightiest of Sett's servants. His stage is Dragon's Pass.
 
| desc=Created by Sett from his own shadow, '''Beast''' is the mightiest of Sett's servants. His stage is Dragon's Pass.
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'''Height:''' 6'10<br>'''Weight:''' 410<br>'''Age:''' Eternal<br>'''Origin:''' Unknown
 
 
{{MoveListTable|
 
{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Thermal Blast|{{down}} {{downleft}} {{left}}+{{b}}|Spits out a large, close-ranged puff of flame.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Thermal Blast|{{QCB}}+{{b}}|Spits out a large, close-ranged puff of flame.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Spitfire|{{down}} {{downright}} {{right}}+{{b}}|Spits out a fireball projectile that travels across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Spitfire|{{QCF}}+{{b}}|Spits out a fireball projectile that travels across the screen.}}
 
{{MoveListRow|Sonic Roar|{{right}} {{downright}} {{down}} {{downleft}} {{right}}+{{c}}|Roars and the screen flashes, which will hit the opponent from any place on the screen.}}
 
{{MoveListRow|Sonic Roar|{{right}} {{downright}} {{down}} {{downleft}} {{right}}+{{c}}|Roars and the screen flashes, which will hit the opponent from any place on the screen.}}
 
{{MoveListRow|Roar|{{down}}+{{x}}|Roars. No damage, but an alternate taunt.}}
 
{{MoveListRow|Roar|{{down}}+{{x}}|Roars. No damage, but an alternate taunt.}}
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| title=Colonel
 
| title=Colonel
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu colonel.png|3}}
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu colonel.png|3}}
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| info1name=Height
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| info1=6'4"
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| info2name=Weight
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| info2=357 lbs.
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| info3name=Age
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| info3=42
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| info4name=Origin
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| info4=Bio Corp
 
| desc=A celestial champion. Battered, shattered, and almost dead, '''Colonel''' was found by Beast on an obscure battlefield, the sole survivor of a fierce struggle. His stage is The Lab.
 
| desc=A celestial champion. Battered, shattered, and almost dead, '''Colonel''' was found by Beast on an obscure battlefield, the sole survivor of a fierce struggle. His stage is The Lab.
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'''Height:''' 6'4<br>'''Weight:''' 357<br>'''Age:''' 42<br>'''Origin:''' Bio Corp
 
 
{{MoveListTable|
 
{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Heavy Metal|{{down}} {{downright}} {{right}} {{left}}+{{b}}|Extends his arm, which opens up to reveal a gun. He then shoots rapidly across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Heavy Metal|{{QCF}} {{left}}+{{b}}|Extends his arm, which opens up to reveal a gun. He then shoots rapidly across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Bionic Burst|{{down}} {{downright}} {{right}}+{{b}}|Punches twice straight forward with extending arms.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Bionic Burst|{{QCF}}+{{b}}|Punches twice straight forward with extending arms.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Missile Launch|{{down}} {{downleft}} {{left}} {{right}}+{{a}}|Launches a small missile out of his back, which homes in on his opponent.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Missile Launch|{{QCB}} {{right}}+{{a}}|Launches a small missile out of his back, which homes in on his opponent.}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
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| title=Diesel
 
| title=Diesel
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu diesel.png|3}}
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu diesel.png|3}}
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| info1name=Height
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| info1=6'1"
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| info2name=Weight
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| info2=205 lbs.
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| info3name=Age
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| info3=30
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| info4name=Origin
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| info4=USA
 
| desc=A longshoreman from the San Francisco docks, '''Diesel''' spends more time brawling than handling cargo. His stage is Yasko Mines.
 
| desc=A longshoreman from the San Francisco docks, '''Diesel''' spends more time brawling than handling cargo. His stage is Yasko Mines.
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'''Height:''' 6'1<br>'''Weight:''' 205<br>'''Age:''' 30<br>'''Origin:''' USA
 
 
{{MoveListTable|
 
{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Dash Upper|{{down}} {{downright}} {{right}}+{{b}}|Dashes forward very quickly and uppercuts his opponent up close.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Dash Upper|{{QCF}}+{{b}}|Dashes forward very quickly and uppercuts his opponent up close.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Crate Crusher|{{right}} {{down}} {{downleft}} {{left}}+{{b}}|Throws a volley of energy-charged punches in front of him at various angles.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Crate Crusher|{{right}} {{QCB}}+{{b}}|Throws a volley of energy-charged punches in front of him at various angles.}}
 
{{MoveListRow|Dockside Dagger|{{right}} {{left}}+{{b}}|Throws a small dagger projectile across the screen.}}
 
{{MoveListRow|Dockside Dagger|{{right}} {{left}}+{{b}}|Throws a small dagger projectile across the screen.}}
 
}}
 
}}
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| title=Kaori
 
| title=Kaori
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu kaori.png|3}}
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu kaori.png|3}}
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| info1name=Height
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| info1=5'3"
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| info2name=Weight
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| info2=123 lbs.
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| info3name=Age
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| info3=23
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| info4name=Origin
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| info4=Cimotha
 
| desc=Forced to obey Sett's will by the power of an enchanted ring, '''Kaori''' is the martial arts champion of an alien feline race. Her stage is Catwalk Falls.
 
| desc=Forced to obey Sett's will by the power of an enchanted ring, '''Kaori''' is the martial arts champion of an alien feline race. Her stage is Catwalk Falls.
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'''Height:''' 5'3<br>'''Weight:''' 123<br>'''Age:''' 23<br>'''Origin:''' Cimotha
 
 
{{MoveListTable|
 
{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Cat's Claw|{{down}} {{downleft}} {{left}}+{{b}}|Slashes with her arms and sends a spiralling wave projectile across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Cat's Claw|{{QCB}}+{{b}}|Slashes with her arms and sends a spiralling wave projectile across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Cyclone|{{down}} {{downleft}} {{left}}+{{c}}|Spins into a cyclone and moves forward. Holding {{c}} will cause her to move forward until the move runs out. She will turn back to normal when she hits her opponent.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Cyclone|{{QCB}}+{{c}}|Spins into a cyclone and moves forward. Holding {{c}} will cause her to move forward until the move runs out. She will turn back to normal when she hits her opponent.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Energy Bomb|{{left}} {{downleft}} {{down}} {{downright}} {{right}}+{{c}}|Tosses a ball of energy at the ground a short ways in front of her, which creates an explosion.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Energy Bomb|{{HCF}}+{{c}}|Tosses a ball of energy at the ground a short ways in front of her, which creates an explosion.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Teleport Kick|{{left}} {{downleft}} {{down}} {{downright}} {{right}}+{{b}}|Vanishes in a puff of smoke, then appears over her opponent and drops onto them with a kick.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Teleport Kick|{{HCF}}+{{b}}|Vanishes in a puff of smoke, then appears over her opponent and drops onto them with a kick.}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
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| title=Leotsu
 
| title=Leotsu
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu leotsu.png|3}}
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu leotsu.png|3}}
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| info1name=Height
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| info1=5'4"
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| info2name=Weight
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| info2=118 lbs.
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| info3name=Age
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| info3=500
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| info4name=Origin
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| info4=Far East
 
| desc='''Leotsu''' is the last grand master of an ancient martial art, one that remains a mystery to the other masters. His stage is North Gate.
 
| desc='''Leotsu''' is the last grand master of an ancient martial art, one that remains a mystery to the other masters. His stage is North Gate.
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'''Height:''' 5'4<br>'''Weight:''' 118<br>'''Age:''' 500<br>'''Origin:''' Far East
 
 
{{MoveListTable|
 
{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Blast Kai|{{down}} {{downleft}} {{left}} {{right}}+{{b}}|Launches a ball of energy from his Bo across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Blast Kai|{{QCB}} {{right}}+{{b}}|Launches a ball of energy from his Bo across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Bo Kai|{{down}} {{downright}} {{right}}+{{b}}|Pulls out his Bo, then takes a quick jab forward with it.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Bo Kai|{{QCF}}+{{b}}|Pulls out his Bo, then takes a quick jab forward with it.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Flash Kai|{{right}} {{down}} {{downright}} {{right}}+{{c}}|Pulls out his Bo and the screen flashes, damaging his opponent from any location.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Flash Kai|{{right}} {{QCF}}+{{c}}|Pulls out his Bo and the screen flashes, damaging his opponent from any location.}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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| title=Mephis
 
| title=Mephis
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu mephis.png|3}}
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu mephis.png|3}}
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| info1name=Height
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| info1=5'7"
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| info2name=Weight
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| info2=165 lbs.
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| info3name=Age
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| info3=Unknown
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| info4name=Origin
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| info4=Unknown
 
| desc='''Mephis''' is a mighty undead sorcerer who was once Sett's apprentice thousands of years ago. His stage is Gargoyle's Peak.
 
| desc='''Mephis''' is a mighty undead sorcerer who was once Sett's apprentice thousands of years ago. His stage is Gargoyle's Peak.
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'''Height:''' 5'7<br>'''Weight:''' 165<br>'''Age:''' Unknown<br>'''Origin:''' Unknown
 
 
{{MoveListTable|
 
{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Lightning Arc|{{left}} {{downleft}} {{down}} {{downright}} {{right}}+{{c}}|Raises his hands into the air, then a second later the screen will flash and a lightning bolt will hit his opponent from any place on the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Lightning Arc|{{HCF}}+{{c}}|Raises his hands into the air, then a second later the screen will flash and a lightning bolt will hit his opponent from any place on the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Lightning Jaws|{{down}} {{downright}} {{right}}+{{b}}|Tosses a snapping dragon head made of electricity across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Lightning Jaws|{{QCF}}+{{b}}|Tosses a snapping dragon head made of electricity across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Burning Touch|{{down}} {{downleft}} {{left}}+{{b}}|Spins and tosses some powder into the air in front of him.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Burning Touch|{{QCB}}+{{b}}|Spins and tosses some powder into the air in front of him.}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
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| title=Nezu
 
| title=Nezu
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu nezu.png|3}}
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu nezu.png|3}}
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| info1name=Height
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| info1=4'6"
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| info2name=Weight
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| info2=77 lbs.
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| info3name=Age
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| info3=12
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| info4name=Origin
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| info4=Far East
 
| desc=Kidnapped by Beast to free Sett, '''Nezu''' is uncontrollable when angered. Although small, Nezu is agile, swift, and cunning. His stage is South Gate.
 
| desc=Kidnapped by Beast to free Sett, '''Nezu''' is uncontrollable when angered. Although small, Nezu is agile, swift, and cunning. His stage is South Gate.
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'''Height:''' 4'6<br>'''Weight:''' 77<br>'''Age:''' 12<br>'''Origin:''' Far East
 
 
{{MoveListTable|
 
{{MoveListTable|
 
{{MoveListRow|Time Vault|{{right}} {{left}} {{down}}+{{a}}|Tosses a slow fireball forward. If it touches the opponent, it will make them unable to move for a bit.}}
 
{{MoveListRow|Time Vault|{{right}} {{left}} {{down}}+{{a}}|Tosses a slow fireball forward. If it touches the opponent, it will make them unable to move for a bit.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Eno Blast|{{down}} {{downleft}} {{left}} {{right}}+{{c}}|Tosses a ball of energy at the ground, which remains there until the opponent steps on it, at which point it explodes. Nezu may only have one Eno Blast onscreen at a time.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Eno Blast|{{QCB}} {{right}}+{{c}}|Tosses a ball of energy at the ground, which remains there until the opponent steps on it, at which point it explodes. Nezu may only have one Eno Blast onscreen at a time.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Eno Flip|{{down}} {{downleft}} {{left}}+{{c}}|Lays an Eno Blast on the ground and backflips twice. After he's finished his backflips, the Eno Blast will explode.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Eno Flip|{{QCB}}+{{c}}|Lays an Eno Blast on the ground and backflips twice. After he's finished his backflips, the Eno Blast will explode.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Eno Shot|{{left}} {{downleft}} {{down}} {{downright}} {{right}}+{{b}}|Tosses a fireball projectile across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Eno Shot|{{HCF}}+{{b}}|Tosses a fireball projectile across the screen.}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
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| title=Rajah
 
| title=Rajah
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu rajah.png|3}}
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu rajah.png|3}}
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| info1name=Height
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| info1=5'11"
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| info2name=Weight
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| info2=210 lbs.
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| info3name=Age
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| info3=38
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| info4name=Origin
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| info4=2nd World
 
| desc=A young mystic and skilled swordsman, '''Rajah''' submitted to Sett's sorcery while exploring the netherplans with his spirit. His stage is Vagabond Temple.
 
| desc=A young mystic and skilled swordsman, '''Rajah''' submitted to Sett's sorcery while exploring the netherplans with his spirit. His stage is Vagabond Temple.
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'''Height:''' 5'11<br>'''Weight:''' 210<br>'''Age:''' 38<br>'''Origin:''' 2nd World
 
 
{{MoveListTable|
 
{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Thunder Clap|{{right}} {{down}} {{downright}} {{right}}+{{b}}|Pulls out both his scimitars and smacks them together in front of him causing the screen to flash.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Thunder Clap|{{right}} {{QCF}}+{{b}}|Pulls out both his scimitars and smacks them together in front of him causing the screen to flash.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Sword Shockwave|{{left}} {{down}} {{downleft}} {{left}}+{{c}}|Spins his scimitars and plants them into the ground, sending a wave projectile along the ground.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Sword Shockwave|{{left}} {{QCB}}+{{c}}|Spins his scimitars and plants them into the ground, sending a wave projectile along the ground.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Scimitar Spiral|{{right}} {{downright}} {{down}} {{downleft}} {{left}}+{{b}}|Pulls out both his scimitars and attaches them handle-to-handle, then tosses them across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Scimitar Spiral|{{HCB}}+{{b}}|Pulls out both his scimitars and attaches them handle-to-handle, then tosses them across the screen.}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
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| title=Sett
 
| title=Sett
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu settra.png|3}}
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu settra.png|3}}
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| info1name=Height
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| info1=6'10"
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| info2name=Weight
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| info2=212 lbs.
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| info3name=Age
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| info3=3,000
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| info4name=Origin
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| info4=Unknown
 
| desc=An entity of ancient evil, '''Sett''' was defeated and entombed in another dimension ages ago. His stage is Tombstone Island.
 
| desc=An entity of ancient evil, '''Sett''' was defeated and entombed in another dimension ages ago. His stage is Tombstone Island.
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'''Height:''' 6'10<br>'''Weight:''' 212<br>'''Age:''' 3000<br>'''Origin:''' Unknown
 
 
{{MoveListTable|
 
{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Mummy Wrap|{{right}} {{downright}} {{down}} {{downleft}} {{left}}+{{b}}|Strikes forward with his arms, and extends a bunch of mummy wrapping for longer range.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Mummy Wrap|{{HCB}}+{{b}}|Strikes forward with his arms, and extends a bunch of mummy wrapping for longer range.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Wedge Charge|{{right}} {{down}} {{downright}} {{right}}+{{a}}|Quickly dashes straight across the screen to ram his opponent.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Wedge Charge|{{right}} {{QCF}}+{{a}}|Quickly dashes straight across the screen to ram his opponent.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Cosmic Missile|{{down}} {{downleft}} {{left}}+{{c}}|Blasts an energy bolt projectile across the screen.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Cosmic Missile|{{QCB}}+{{c}}|Blasts an energy bolt projectile across the screen.}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
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| title=Shaq
 
| title=Shaq
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu shaq.png|3}}
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu shaq.png|3}}
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| desc='''Shaq''' is a dominating force on and off the hoops court, rookie of the year, perennial all star and founder of Shaqido.. an extremely lethal martial art form.
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| info1name=Height
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| info1=7'1"
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'''Height:''' 7'1<br>'''Weight:''' 301<br>'''Age:''' 22<br>'''Origin:''' USA
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| info2name=Weight
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| info2=301 lbs.
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| info3name=Age
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| info3=22
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| info4name=Origin
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| info4=USA
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| desc='''Shaq''' is a dominating force on and off the hoops court, rookie of the year, perennial all star and founder of Shaqido, an extremely lethal martial art form.
 
{{MoveListTable|
 
{{MoveListTable|
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{{MoveListRow|Inferno Kick|{{down}} {{downright}} {{right}}+{{c}}|Performs a high flaming roundhouse kick.}}
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{{MoveListRow|Inferno Kick|{{QCF}}+{{c}}|Performs a high flaming roundhouse kick.}}
 
{{MoveListRow|Shaq-urikin|{{right}} {{left}} {{right}}+{{a}}|Tosses a spinning blade projectile across the screen.}}
 
{{MoveListRow|Shaq-urikin|{{right}} {{left}} {{right}}+{{a}}|Tosses a spinning blade projectile across the screen.}}
 
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| title=Voodoo
 
| title=Voodoo
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu voodoo.png|3}}
 
| sprite={{sprite|Shaqfu voodoo.png|3}}
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| info1name=Height
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| info1=5'8"
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| info2name=Weight
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| info2=143 lbs.
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| info3name=Age
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| info3=27
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| info4name=Origin
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| info4=Haiti
 
| desc=Many have fallen prey to '''Voodoo''''s ancient magic. She uses her power to hunt Sett's enemies. Her stage is The Forest.
 
| desc=Many have fallen prey to '''Voodoo''''s ancient magic. She uses her power to hunt Sett's enemies. Her stage is The Forest.
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'''Height:''' 5'8<br>'''Weight:''' 143<br>'''Age:''' 27<br>'''Origin:''' Haiti
 
 
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{{ginfo|Shaqfu southgate.png|South Gate|Nezu's stage.}}
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{{ginfo|Shaqfu vagabondtemple.png|Vagabond Temple|Rajah's stage.}}
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{{ginfo|Shaqfu tombstoneisland.png|Tombstone Island|Sett's stage.}}
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==History==
 
==History==
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Cross-promoted with ''{{PAGENAME}}'' was Shaquille O'Neal's second studio rap album, ''[[wikipedia:Shaq Fu: Da Return|Shaq Fu: Da Return]]'', released the following November and eventually peaking at #19 in Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #67 in the Top 200 chart.
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===Development===
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{{MainArticle|Shaq Fu/Development}}
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[[Delphine]] first began development of what would eventually become ''Shaq Fu'' as a basketball game, but after talks with American athlete and endorser [[wikipedia:Shaquille O'Neal|Shaquille O'Neal]] (a self-proclaimed fan of ''[[Mortal Kombat]]''), the title soon evolved into a competitive fighting game starring the titular celebrity.{{magref|mms|22|28}}
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===Release===
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[[File:ShaqFu MD EU freecd cover detailsticker.png|thumb|240px|Specifically-marked copies of the game included the promotional single ''[[Shaq Fu: Stand and Deliver]]''.]]
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Cross-promoted with ''{{PAGENAME}}'' was Shaquille O'Neal's second studio rap album, ''[[wikipedia:Shaq Fu: Da Return|Shaq Fu: Da Return]]'', released twelve days after the video game and eventually peaking at #19 in Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #67 in the Top 200 chart. Specific copies of the game shipped with an included CD single titled ''[[Shaq Fu: Stand and Deliver]]'', coming enclosed in a small cardboard sleeve which fit inside the main box. The CD was also available for mail order directly from the publisher itself.
  
 
===Legacy===
 
===Legacy===
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A website was created in order to destroy all the copies of the game on all platforms. [http://www.shaqfu.com/declarationofopposition.php Shaq Fu Sequel Declaration of Opposition]
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''Shaq Fu'''s reputation as one of the worst games ever released eventually led to the creation of a website dedicated to destroying all copies of the game the owner could acquire.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20080319125632/http://www.shaqfu.com:80/main.html}} As a response to this, a second website was created dedicated to saving as many copies from destruction as possible.{{ref|http://www.saveshaqfu.com}}
  
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A sequel, Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn, was announced in March 2014, and was released on June 5, 2018.
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An unrelated sequel which capitalized on the original name, ''[[wikipedia:Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn|Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn]]'' was announced in March 2014 as a three-dimensional beat-'em-up again starring [[wikipedia:Shaquille O'Neal|Shaquille O'Neal]]. Developed by Big Deez Productions for [[wikipedia:Eighth generation of video game consoles|eighth-generation]] game systems and published on June 5, 2018, it received generally negative reviews upon its release.
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Compared to the original [[Mega Drive]] version, the handheld [[Game Gear]] port features a selection of only six playable characters, and lacks both the original game's tournament mode and its digitized voice samples.
  
 
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*'''Stuntmen:''' Remi Canaple, Patrick Cauderlier, Abi Espanol, Marc Le Loeuff, Dany Rocca, Phil Vitt
 
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*'''Special Thanks:''' Leonard Armato, Tim Brengle, John Brooks, Lori Christensen, Jean Charles Meyrignac, Shaquille O'Neal, Management Plus, Sarah Smith, Dennis Tracey
 
*'''Special Thanks:''' Leonard Armato, Tim Brengle, John Brooks, Lori Christensen, Jean Charles Meyrignac, Shaquille O'Neal, Management Plus, Sarah Smith, Dennis Tracey
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*''[https://web.archive.org/web/20210303113832/https://www.sega-16.com/2005/12/shaq-fu/ Shaq-Fu]'' review by Vice Thornburg at ''[https://www.sega-16.com Sega-16]''
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*''[https://web.archive.org/web/20211029102820/http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/shaq-fu/ Shaq-Fu]'' article by Nick Zverloff at ''[http://www.hardcoregaming101.net Hardcore Gaming 101]''
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*[http://www.saveshaqfu.com Save Shaq Fu]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

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Shaq Fu
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Game Gear
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer:
Sound driver: GEMS
Peripherals supported:
Sega Mega Drive
Six Button Control Pad
Genre: Action

















Number of players:
Sega Mega Drive
1-2
Sega Game Gear
1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US 		$69.9569.95[1] 728301
Videogame Rating Council: MA-13
Sega Mega Drive
EU 		E290SMXI
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Mega Drive
DE 		E290SMXI
Sega Mega Drive
PT 		MDJ290
Sega Mega Drive
UK 		£54.9954.99[3] E290SMXI
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Mega Drive
AU
Sega Mega Drive
SA
Sega Game Gear
US 		$39.9539.95[1] T-50038
ESRB: Teen
Non-Sega versions

Shaq Fu is a Sega Mega Drive fighting game developed by Delphine Software International and published by Electronic Arts. Endorsed by and starring American professional basketball star Shaquille O'Neal (also known as Shaq), it was first released in the United States and Europe in October 1994, and also saw an American-exclusive Sega Game Gear port the following year courtesy of Tiertex. A European Game Gear release was listed for October 1994.[5]

Shaq Fu is most notable both for its extensive use of Delphine's distinctive rotoscoping techniques for visibly-fluid fighter animations, and for its unfortunate modern reputation as one of the worst video games ever released. Unlike other games which legitimately deserve the title, Shaq Fu is instead a victim of other factors: the novelty of its seemingly-bizarre premise, its strikingly-campy kung fu film-inspired title, and most importantly, that it stars a recognizable and humorous celebrity personality in a fighting game. In recent years, Shaq Fu has since seen a critical re-evaluation as a fairly standard fighting game with smooth animations and competent gameplay.[6][7]

Story

Long ago and far away, in a place called The Second World, there ruled the heartless sorcerer Sett Ra. His hunger for power still gnawed at him even though his dominance over the Second World was unchallenged; he longed to extend his grasp to the fair First World, Earth.

Sett Ra's Plan was simple. He would destroy the Pharaoh of Egypt and usurp his throne. He created a perfect assassin from his own shadow who would serve him without question. This shadow became beast, the mightiest and most loyal of all Sett Ra's minions. Beast destroyed the Pharaoh, and the disguised Sett Ra soon sat upon his throne.

However, the Pharaoh son Ahmet was not deceived. He brazenly confronted the powerful sorcerer, threatening to reveal him. Sett Ra escaped from the palace to the Great Desert, where his grandfather, Leotsu the Wise, dwelt as a monk and hermit. Leotsu and Ahmet united with a coven of powerful wizards from the lands beyond Egypt, and their combined power was able to send Sett Ra back to the Second World, comatose and imprisoned within a rune-encrusted pyramid. He slumbered for a millennium, bound by the wrappings of a mummy. Beast roamed the Second World, dedicated to finding and releasing his dread master. Successful at last, Beast and Sett Ra vow to wreak havoc on those who stopped them before.They have gathered a battalion of formidable fighters to further this end.

To regain his full strength and to end his exile from the First World, Sett Ra must perform an ancient ritual upon a descendant of Ahmet. Beast has now returned from Earth with the child Nezu, a child in whose veins the royal blood runs pure. All is ready for the final cataclysmic battle-only the Chosen One can stop Sett Ra now. One who possesses strength, spirituality, courage, agility, intelligence, and unsurpassed skill in the martial arts. Where will the world find such a one? Only Shaq knows.

Gameplay

Basic Moves

  • Fast Kick: B
  • Power Kick: C
  • Fast Punch: Y
  • Power Punch: Z
  • Blocking: Hold Left to block high and mid-range attacks, or hold Down-left to block low attacks. Blocking Special Attacks will cause a minimal amount of damage to the blocker.
  • Shield: Pressing Down + A makes characters create a shield around them. The shield will block projectile attacks, but other attacks will go through.
  • Throw: Characters can throw when up close by pressing Left+A.
  • Taunt: Press X to taunt. Taunting will leave a character open to attack. It doesn't do anything.
  • Fury Bar: As a character takes damage, their Fury Bar will charge up. When it is full, the word "FURY" will appear on it and the character will deal slightly more damage for a while.
  • Dizzy: If a character is hit multiple times in a row without dealing any damage themselves, they risk being dizzied. When dizzy, a character will be stunned on the ground while stars rotate above them. Recover from a dizzy by pressing buttons rapidly.

Characters

Shaqfu auroch.png
 Auroch
Height:
5'11"
Weight:
456 lbs.
Age:
170
Origin:
2nd World
Auroch is a simple outlaw that fights for pleasure. He taunts anything that crosses his path. Auroch's stage is The Wasteland.
Move list
Name Command Description
Boomerang Left Right+B Pulls out a boomerang from behind his back and tosses across the screen. He cannot move until the boomerang either hits his opponent, or reaches its farthest distance, and then returns.
Ball and Pain Right Down-right Down Down-left Left+C Pulls out a giant spiked ball and chain, then lashes out with it twice straight ahead.
Shaqfu beast.png
 Beast
Height:
6'10"
Weight:
410 lbs.
Age:
Eternal
Origin:
Unknown
Created by Sett from his own shadow, Beast is the mightiest of Sett's servants. His stage is Dragon's Pass.
Move list
Name Command Description
Thermal Blast Down Down-left Left+B Spits out a large, close-ranged puff of flame.
Spitfire Down Down-right Right+B Spits out a fireball projectile that travels across the screen.
Sonic Roar Right Down-right Down Down-left Right+C Roars and the screen flashes, which will hit the opponent from any place on the screen.
Roar Down+X Roars. No damage, but an alternate taunt.
Shaqfu colonel.png
 Colonel
Height:
6'4"
Weight:
357 lbs.
Age:
42
Origin:
Bio Corp
A celestial champion. Battered, shattered, and almost dead, Colonel was found by Beast on an obscure battlefield, the sole survivor of a fierce struggle. His stage is The Lab.
Move list
Name Command Description
Heavy Metal Down Down-right Right Left+B Extends his arm, which opens up to reveal a gun. He then shoots rapidly across the screen.
Bionic Burst Down Down-right Right+B Punches twice straight forward with extending arms.
Missile Launch Down Down-left Left Right+A Launches a small missile out of his back, which homes in on his opponent.
Shaqfu diesel.png
 Diesel
Height:
6'1"
Weight:
205 lbs.
Age:
30
Origin:
USA
A longshoreman from the San Francisco docks, Diesel spends more time brawling than handling cargo. His stage is Yasko Mines.
Move list
Name Command Description
Dash Upper Down Down-right Right+B Dashes forward very quickly and uppercuts his opponent up close.
Crate Crusher Right Down Down-left Left+B Throws a volley of energy-charged punches in front of him at various angles.
Dockside Dagger Right Left+B Throws a small dagger projectile across the screen.
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 Kaori
Height:
5'3"
Weight:
123 lbs.
Age:
23
Origin:
Cimotha
Forced to obey Sett's will by the power of an enchanted ring, Kaori is the martial arts champion of an alien feline race. Her stage is Catwalk Falls.
Move list
Name Command Description
Cat's Claw Down Down-left Left+B Slashes with her arms and sends a spiralling wave projectile across the screen.
Cyclone Down Down-left Left+C Spins into a cyclone and moves forward. Holding C will cause her to move forward until the move runs out. She will turn back to normal when she hits her opponent.
Energy Bomb Left Down-left Down Down-right Right+C Tosses a ball of energy at the ground a short ways in front of her, which creates an explosion.
Teleport Kick Left Down-left Down Down-right Right+B Vanishes in a puff of smoke, then appears over her opponent and drops onto them with a kick.
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 Leotsu
Height:
5'4"
Weight:
118 lbs.
Age:
500
Origin:
Far East
Leotsu is the last grand master of an ancient martial art, one that remains a mystery to the other masters. His stage is North Gate.
Move list
Name Command Description
Blast Kai Down Down-left Left Right+B Launches a ball of energy from his Bo across the screen.
Bo Kai Down Down-right Right+B Pulls out his Bo, then takes a quick jab forward with it.
Flash Kai Right Down Down-right Right+C Pulls out his Bo and the screen flashes, damaging his opponent from any location.
Shaqfu mephis.png
 Mephis
Height:
5'7"
Weight:
165 lbs.
Age:
Unknown
Origin:
Unknown
Mephis is a mighty undead sorcerer who was once Sett's apprentice thousands of years ago. His stage is Gargoyle's Peak.
Move list
Name Command Description
Lightning Arc Left Down-left Down Down-right Right+C Raises his hands into the air, then a second later the screen will flash and a lightning bolt will hit his opponent from any place on the screen.
Lightning Jaws Down Down-right Right+B Tosses a snapping dragon head made of electricity across the screen.
Burning Touch Down Down-left Left+B Spins and tosses some powder into the air in front of him.
Shaqfu nezu.png
 Nezu
Height:
4'6"
Weight:
77 lbs.
Age:
12
Origin:
Far East
Kidnapped by Beast to free Sett, Nezu is uncontrollable when angered. Although small, Nezu is agile, swift, and cunning. His stage is South Gate.
Move list
Name Command Description
Time Vault Right Left Down+A Tosses a slow fireball forward. If it touches the opponent, it will make them unable to move for a bit.
Eno Blast Down Down-left Left Right+C Tosses a ball of energy at the ground, which remains there until the opponent steps on it, at which point it explodes. Nezu may only have one Eno Blast onscreen at a time.
Eno Flip Down Down-left Left+C Lays an Eno Blast on the ground and backflips twice. After he's finished his backflips, the Eno Blast will explode.
Eno Shot Left Down-left Down Down-right Right+B Tosses a fireball projectile across the screen.
Shaqfu rajah.png
 Rajah
Height:
5'11"
Weight:
210 lbs.
Age:
38
Origin:
2nd World
A young mystic and skilled swordsman, Rajah submitted to Sett's sorcery while exploring the netherplans with his spirit. His stage is Vagabond Temple.
Move list
Name Command Description
Thunder Clap Right Down Down-right Right+B Pulls out both his scimitars and smacks them together in front of him causing the screen to flash.
Sword Shockwave Left Down Down-left Left+C Spins his scimitars and plants them into the ground, sending a wave projectile along the ground.
Scimitar Spiral Right Down-right Down Down-left Left+B Pulls out both his scimitars and attaches them handle-to-handle, then tosses them across the screen.
Shaqfu settra.png
 Sett
Height:
6'10"
Weight:
212 lbs.
Age:
3,000
Origin:
Unknown
An entity of ancient evil, Sett was defeated and entombed in another dimension ages ago. His stage is Tombstone Island.
Move list
Name Command Description
Mummy Wrap Right Down-right Down Down-left Left+B Strikes forward with his arms, and extends a bunch of mummy wrapping for longer range.
Wedge Charge Right Down Down-right Right+A Quickly dashes straight across the screen to ram his opponent.
Cosmic Missile Down Down-left Left+C Blasts an energy bolt projectile across the screen.
Shaqfu shaq.png
 Shaq
Height:
7'1"
Weight:
301 lbs.
Age:
22
Origin:
USA
Shaq is a dominating force on and off the hoops court, rookie of the year, perennial all star and founder of Shaqido, an extremely lethal martial art form.
Move list
Name Command Description
Inferno Kick Down Down-right Right+C Performs a high flaming roundhouse kick.
Shaq-urikin Right Left Right+A Tosses a spinning blade projectile across the screen.
Shaqfu voodoo.png
 Voodoo
Height:
5'8"
Weight:
143 lbs.
Age:
27
Origin:
Haiti
Many have fallen prey to Voodoo's ancient magic. She uses her power to hunt Sett's enemies. Her stage is The Forest.
Move list
Name Command Description
Eagle Claw Left Down-left Down Down-right Right+B Raises her hand and conjures an eagle onto it, which she tosses across the screen.
Voodoo Doll Down Down-left Left+C Pulls out a doll of her opponent and a knife as well. Pressing any attack button will make her stab the opponent and damage them from anywhere on the screen.
Earthquake Right Down Down-right Right+A Slams the ground with both hands and damages any opponent standing on it.

Stages

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The Wasteland
Auroch's stage.

Shaqfu dragonspass.png

Dragon's Pass
Beast's stage.

Shaqfu thelab.png

The Lab
Colonel's stage.

Shaqfu yaskomines.png

Yasko Mines
Diesel's stage.

Shaqfu catwalkfalls.png

Catwalk Falls
Kaori's stage.

Shaqfu northgate.png

North Gate
Leotsu's stage.

Shaqfu gargoylespeak.png

Gargoyle's Peak
Mephis's stage.

Shaqfu southgate.png

South Gate
Nezu's stage.

Shaqfu vagabondtemple.png

Vagabond Temple
Rajah's stage.

Shaqfu tombstoneisland.png

Tombstone Island
Sett's stage.

Shaqfu theforest.png

The Forest
Voodoo's stage.

History

Development

Main article: Shaq Fu/Development.

Delphine first began development of what would eventually become Shaq Fu as a basketball game, but after talks with American athlete and endorser Shaquille O'Neal (a self-proclaimed fan of Mortal Kombat), the title soon evolved into a competitive fighting game starring the titular celebrity.[8]

Release

Specifically-marked copies of the game included the promotional single Shaq Fu: Stand and Deliver.

Cross-promoted with Shaq Fu was Shaquille O'Neal's second studio rap album, Shaq Fu: Da Return, released twelve days after the video game and eventually peaking at #19 in Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #67 in the Top 200 chart. Specific copies of the game shipped with an included CD single titled Shaq Fu: Stand and Deliver, coming enclosed in a small cardboard sleeve which fit inside the main box. The CD was also available for mail order directly from the publisher itself.

Legacy

Shaq Fu's reputation as one of the worst games ever released eventually led to the creation of a website dedicated to destroying all copies of the game the owner could acquire.[9] As a response to this, a second website was created dedicated to saving as many copies from destruction as possible.[10]

An unrelated sequel which capitalized on the original name, Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn was announced in March 2014 as a three-dimensional beat-'em-up again starring Shaquille O'Neal. Developed by Big Deez Productions for eighth-generation game systems and published on June 5, 2018, it received generally negative reviews upon its release.

Versions

Compared to the original Mega Drive version, the handheld Game Gear port features a selection of only six playable characters, and lacks both the original game's tournament mode and its digitized voice samples.

Production credits

Mega Drive version

  • Project Manager: Paul Cuisset
  • Design Lead: Paul Cuisset
  • Lead Programmer: Thierry Gaerthner
  • Programmer: Arnaud Carre
  • Lead Graphic Artist: Thierry Levastre
  • Graphic Artist: Valerie Amghar, Stephane Aussel, Michele Bacque, Thierry Bansront, Gregory Beal, Eric Caron, Michaël Douaud, Laurent Dreno, Serge Fiedos, Herve Gaerthner, Elie Jamaa, Frederic Michel, Christophe Moyne, Olivier Nicolas, Fabrice Tete, Cecile Thomas, Jean-Marc Timert, Paul Tumelaire, Roman Vaidis
  • Music: Raphael Gesqua
  • Assistant Producers: Jeff Brown, William Schmitt, John Vilandre
  • Testing: Jeff Brown, Ryan Enslow, Chris McCall, Chip Probst, Matt Vella, John Vilandre, Michael Yasko
  • Executive Producer: Don Traeger
  • Producer: Jim Rushing
  • Associate Producer: Greg Suarez
  • Product Manager: Lisa Higgins
  • Documentation: Valerie Hanscom, Michael Humes
  • Package Direction: Nancy Fong
  • Package Design: 13th Floor, Dave Parmely
  • Stuntmen: Remi Canaple, Patrick Cauderlier, Abi Espanol, Marc Le Loeuff, Dany Rocca, Phil Vitt
  • Special Thanks: Leonard Armato, Tim Brengle, John Brooks, Lori Christensen, Jean Charles Meyrignac, Shaquille O'Neal, Management Plus, Sarah Smith, Dennis Tracey
Source:
In-game credits
Shaq Fu MD credits.pdf
[11]

Game Gear version

  • Shaq Fu Game Gear Was Converted by: Tiertex Ltd
  • Programmers: Donald Campbell, Dave Stead
  • Project Management: Dympna Forkin, Thierry Gaerthner
  • EA Management Team: Don Traeger, Jim Rushing, Greg Suarez, John Vilandre
  • Tiertex Testing: Gary Marshall, Lee Walker
  • EA Testing: Anji Mayfield, Heather Meigs
  • Original Graphics: Thierry Levastre for Delphine
  • Converted by: Kevin Knott at Tiertex
  • Music Originated by: Raphael Gesqua
  • Game Gear Music and Effects: John Prince
  • Special Thanks: Dany Boolauck, Lori Christensen, Paul Cuisset, Anne-Marie Joassim, Shaquille O'Neal, Management Plus, Sarah Smith, Dennis Tracey, Jean Charles Meyrignac
  • Product Management: Lisa Higgins

Magazine articles

Main article: Shaq Fu/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Main article: Shaq Fu/Promotional material.

Physical scans

Mega Drive version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
Sega Mega Drive
 Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
50
[12]
Alaab Alcomputtar (SA)
76
[13]
Cool Gamer (RU)
60
[14]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
82
[3]
Computer + Video Giochi (IT)
84
[15]
Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1 (RU)
50
[16]
Game Players (US) NTSC-U
79
[17]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
78
[18]
GamesMaster (UK) PAL
81
[19]
GamesMaster (UK) PAL
65
[20]
Games World: The Magazine (UK) PAL
76
[21]
Joypad (FR) PAL
90
[22]
LeveL (CZ)
65
[23]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
70
[24]
Mega (UK) PAL
76
[25]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
79
[26]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
25
[27]
Player One (FR)
69
[28]
Play Time (DE) PAL
54
[29]
Score (CZ)
84
[30]
Sega Magazin (DE)
60
[31]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
76
[32]
Sega Force (SE)
57
[33]
Sonic the Comic (UK) PAL
75
[34]
Todo Sega (ES)
82
[35]
Tricks (RU)
78
[36]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
78
[37]
Video Games (DE) PAL
66
[38]
VideoGames (US)
60
[39]
Sega Mega Drive
 70
Based on
29 reviews

Shaq Fu

Mega Drive, US
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Cart
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Manual
Mega Drive, US (Free CD)
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Cover
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Cart
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Manual
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CD sleeve front
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CD sleeve back
Mega Drive, EU
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Cover
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Cart
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Manual
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PCB
Mega Drive, EU (Free CD)
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Cover
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Cart
Shaq Fu MD EU Manual.jpg
Manual
Mega Drive, PT
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Cover
Mega Drive, AU
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Cover
Mega Drive, GCC

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Manual

Game Gear version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Game Players (US) NTSC-U
67
[40]
Sega Game Gear
 67
Based on
1 review

Shaq Fu

Game Gear, US
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Cover
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Cart
Shaq Fu GG US Manual.pdf
Manual

Technical information

Main article: Shaq Fu/Technical information.

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Press release: 1994-10-26: SHAQUILLE O'NEAL TO STAR IN FIRST EVER VIDEOGAME
  2. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1994" (UK; 1994-08-xx), page 3
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Computer & Video Games, "October 1994" (UK; 1994-09-15), page 94
  4. ↑ GamePro, "September 1994" (DE; 1994-08-26), page 35
  5. ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1994-08-29), page 10
  6. ↑ https://www.sega-16.com/2005/12/shaq-fu/ (Wayback Machine: 2021-03-03 11:38)
  7. ↑ http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/shaq-fu/ (Wayback Machine: 2021-10-29 10:28)
  8. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "August 1994" (UK; 1994-06-30), page 28
  9. ↑ http://www.shaqfu.com:80/main.html (Wayback Machine: 2008-03-19 12:56)
  10. ↑ http://www.saveshaqfu.com
  11. ↑ File:Shaq Fu MD credits.pdf
  12. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 203
  13. ↑ Alaab Alcomputtar, "" (SA; 1995-06-xx), page 80
  14. ↑ Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 184
  15. ↑ Computer + Video Giochi, "Dicembre 1994" (IT; 1994-xx-xx), page 130
  16. ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1, "" (RU; 1999-xx-xx), page 357
  17. ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 7 No. 12 December 1994" (US; 1994-1x-xx), page 170
  18. ↑ GamePro, "December 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 124
  19. ↑ GamesMaster, "November 1994" (UK; 1994-10-20), page 50
  20. ↑ GamesMaster (UK) "Series 4, episode 2" (1994-09-27, 24:00) (+6:54)
  21. ↑ Games World: The Magazine, "January 1995" (UK; 1994-11-xx), page 14
  22. ↑ Joypad, "Novembre 1994" (FR; 1994-1x-xx), page 118
  23. ↑ LeveL, "Únor 1995" (CZ; 1995-02-24), page 40
  24. ↑ MAN!AC, "11/94" (DE; 1994-10-12), page 62
  25. ↑ Mega, "January 1995" (UK; 1994-12-30), page 28
  26. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1994" (UK; 1994-08-xx), page 76
  27. ↑ Next Generation, "Premiere Issue 1995" (US; 1994-12-08), page 107
  28. ↑ Player One, "Décembre 1994" (FR; 1994-1x-xx), page 156
  29. ↑ Play Time, "2/95" (DE; 1995-01-04), page 111
  30. ↑ Score, "Únor 1995" (CZ; 1995-02-01), page 44
  31. ↑ Sega Magazin, "Dezember 1994" (DE; 1994-11-17), page 22
  32. ↑ Sega Power, "December 1994" (UK; 1994-10-20), page 64
  33. ↑ Sega Force, "3/95" (SE; 1995-06-20), page 22
  34. ↑ Sonic the Comic, "3rd February 1995" (UK; 1995-01-21), page 10
  35. ↑ Todo Sega, "Diciembre 1994" (ES; 1994-1x-xx), page 66
  36. ↑ Tricks, "3/95" (RU; 1995-xx-xx), page 11
  37. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 154
  38. ↑ Video Games, "12/94" (DE; 1994-11-23), page 92
  39. ↑ VideoGames, "January 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 63
  40. ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 8 No. 12 December 1995" (US; 1995-1x-xx), page 89


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