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''Shaq Fu'' is a [[Fighting Game]] released in 1994. It was developed by Delphine Software and published by [[Electronic Arts]].

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'''''Shaq Fu''''' is a [[Fighting Game]] released in 1994. It was developed by Delphine Software and published by [[Electronic Arts]].


The plot is as follows: Shaquille O'Neal heads to a basketball game in Tokyo for a charity event and decides to stop in a gift store. A wise old man notices him and tells O'Neal it's his destiny to save his grandson from the [[Big Bad]] Sett Ra, or else he will [[Take Over the World]]. To do so, O'Neal must step through the mirror and enter the dimension known as the Second World.
The plot is as follows: Shaquille O'Neal heads to a basketball game in Tokyo for a charity event and decides to stop in a gift store. A wise old man notices him and tells O'Neal it's his destiny to save his grandson from the [[Big Bad]] Sett Ra, or else he will [[Take Over the World]]. To do so, O'Neal must step through the mirror and enter the dimension known as the Second World.


''Shaq Fu'' is frequently seen in "Worst Games of All Time" lists <ref>As evidence shows, however, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJm7oV1e3kk there are worse.]</ref>, mainly because of a [[Excuse Plot|ridiculous plot]] and the [[Hitbox Dissonance]]. [[The Angry Video Game Nerd (Web Video)|The Angry Video Game Nerd]] does a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7XIbwtMl4Y review] on it in Part 2 of his "[[Yet Another Christmas Carol]]" episode, and [http://www.shaqfu.com there's even a website dedicated to finding all copies of the game and destroying them] [http://www.saveshaqfu.com/ And another dedicated to finding all copies of the game and saving them].
'''''Shaq Fu''''' is frequently seen in "Worst Games of All Time" lists <ref>As evidence shows, however, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJm7oV1e3kk there are worse.]</ref>, mainly because of a [[Excuse Plot|ridiculous plot]] and the [[Hitbox Dissonance]]. [http://www.shaqfu.com There's even a website dedicated to finding all copies of the game and destroying them]. [http://www.saveshaqfu.com/ And another dedicated to finding all copies of the game and saving them].

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The sequel for the [[Playstation 4]], [[Nintendo Switch]], [[Xbox One]], and PC was announced in March 2014 and was released on June 5, 2018.
'''This game contains examples of:'''

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* [[Adaptation Expansion]]: The [[Sega Genesis]] version has more levels and characters. [[No Export for You|This version was ported to the Amiga for Europe only]], though this version lacks the music.
* [[Adaptation Expansion]]: The [[Sega Genesis]] version has more levels and characters. [[No Export for You|This version was ported to the Amiga for Europe only]], though this version lacks the music.
* [[Alternate Dimension]]: The Second World.
* [[Alternate Dimension]]: The Second World.
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* [[Because Destiny Says So]]: Why Shaq's involved to begin with.
* [[Because Destiny Says So]]: Why Shaq's involved to begin with.
* [[Brainwashed and Crazy]]: Leotsu, Rajah, Kaori and Nezu.
* [[Brainwashed and Crazy]]: Leotsu, Rajah, Kaori and Nezu.
* [[Brick Joke]]: When you defeat Beast, he says he'll travel through time to stop you. {{spoiler|In the ending, he shows up at the charity basketball game Shaq is supposed to play in.}}
* [[Brick Joke]]: When you defeat Beast, he says he'll travel through time to stop you. {{spoiler|In the ending, he shows up at the charity basketball game Shaq is supposed to play in}}.
* [[Catgirl]]: Kaori.
* [[Catgirl]]: Kaori.
* [[Cyborg]]: Colonel.
* [[Cyborg]]: Colonel.
* [[Does Not Like Shoes]]: Voodoo.
* [[Does Not Like Shoes]]: Voodoo.
* [[The Dragon]]: Beast.
* [[The Dragon]]: Beast.
* [[Dual Wielding]]: Rajah uses two swords.
* [[Dual-Wielding]]: Rajah uses two swords.
* [[Hitbox Dissonance]]: You basically need to hit the center of your opponents to do any damage.
* [[Hitbox Dissonance]]: You basically need to hit the center of your opponents to do any damage.
* [[I Know Madden Kombat]]: The profile says he's skilled in Shaquido.
* [[I Know Madden Kombat]]: The profile says he's skilled in Shaquido.
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** Also, when you face Sett Ra, Shaq tells him to release Nezu when he just saved him earlier.
** Also, when you face Sett Ra, Shaq tells him to release Nezu when he just saved him earlier.
* [[Rotoscoping]]
* [[Rotoscoping]]
* [[Sequel Episode]]: '''Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn'''
* [[Shock and Awe]]: Memphis summons lightning as one of his special moves.
* [[Shock and Awe]]: Memphis summons lightning as one of his special moves.
* [[SNK Boss]]: Sett Ra.
* [[SNK Boss]]: Sett Ra.
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Latest revision as of 17:31, 27 June 2018

Shaq Fu is a Fighting Game released in 1994. It was developed by Delphine Software and published by Electronic Arts.

The plot is as follows: Shaquille O'Neal heads to a basketball game in Tokyo for a charity event and decides to stop in a gift store. A wise old man notices him and tells O'Neal it's his destiny to save his grandson from the Big Bad Sett Ra, or else he will Take Over the World. To do so, O'Neal must step through the mirror and enter the dimension known as the Second World.

Shaq Fu is frequently seen in "Worst Games of All Time" lists [1], mainly because of a ridiculous plot and the Hitbox Dissonance. There's even a website dedicated to finding all copies of the game and destroying them. And another dedicated to finding all copies of the game and saving them.

The sequel for the Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC was announced in March 2014 and was released on June 5, 2018.

Tropes used in Shaq Fu include:
  1. ↑ As evidence shows, however, there are worse.
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