Shaq Fu (Sega Genesis, 1994)

Waiting for the big launch of game for the Fall 2006, I am going back and raiding my collection of old titles to review.

Graphics: 2.5/5
At the time, the graphics were not actually bad and colorful. Though this was nothing to make it stand out.

Gameplay: 1/5
The specials are few, and rip off many other 2-D fighters of the time.

Sound: 1/5
This is even bad for the 16-bit era.

Replay Value: 1/5
Put this in if you want to laugh at Shaq even more after you finish watching Blue Chips

Overall: 1/5
Given the title it's hard to imagine how Shaq-Fu won't turn out bad in some regard. This game was pumped out as fast as any 2-D fighter could back in the mid-nineties. Don't even bother with this game unless you need a good laugh.

The Good
-You will get a good laugh, and you know it wasn’t intentional.
-Variety of opponents, but it does follow the 2-D formula.

The Bad
-Ridiculous plot. I mean really its bad…
-Not tough. Your kid brother could beat this game.
-Not many special moves and the specials are weaker than the regular punches.

i am happy with the purchase of shaq-fu the game sucks but i knew that going into it fast shipping good seller i would buy from you again

Lets see...Basket ball a sport about team work.... and Fighting games...you think these two would not ever mix right...but history has proven us wrong...with the addition of raiden and Subzero as characters in NBA jam back in the arcades Shaq has decided to enter the fighting game genre and attempt to conquer both fields does he succeed....I think not, the game is a cult classic but sadly only becuase of its funny story. basicly shaq while on tour with the lakers meets a old hermit in a china town like area and is told he is the chosen one or some mystic bullcrap and gets pulled into some realm where he has to fight everyone he talks to....becuase apparently shaq is known for his uber karate skills... but the hard controls and everything make it nearly impossible to do any kind of move


Over all if your a hardcore gamer...buy this game just for the experince...if your a nba fan...dont buy this...

Shaq Fu. A name that echoes in the hearts of those who grew up in a time when Shaq was king.

This is a game that you don't love because it's fun. You don't love this game because it's good. Infact, when it comes to playability, this game pretty much scores a 0 out of 5. It's god awful. But that's not why I, or anybody else would purchase it.

So why is it worth having? Because this game is a piece of history. It's something that should be held onto and cherished. It's a game that should bring back memories to all of those who watched him in such star roles as "Kazaam" and then said "I wish there was a videogame with him in it. Oh wait ... there is!"

Don't spend money on this game if you want to play a great game. Because it's terrible. Spend money on it if you want to put it in a vault and pass it down to your children's children's children. Cherish it. Love it. Loathe it.

Playability? 0 out of 5
Artistic? 1 out of 5
Sound? 1 out of 5
Value? 5 out of 5


Overall? 5 out of 5. Nostalgia trumps everything.

SHAQ FU IS AWESOME BECAUSE I USED RO HAVE IT WHEN I WAS YOUNG AND NOW THAT IT IS BACK IT BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF LIKE 15 YEARS AGO> GRAPHICS ARE ALRIGHT, THE GAME IS OK BUT SENTIMENTAL VALUE IS THROUGH THE ROOF> THIS GAME IS ALSO HILARIOUS SHAQ IN A MORTAL KOMBAT GAME BEST SUMS IT UP!