Master Chu and the Drunkard Hu (1989)

Developer: Joy Van
Publisher: Color Dreams, Sachen, Milmar
Platforms: Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System
Genres: Platform

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How it feels

Mythological Eastern platformer where Master Chu battles evil spirits through hostile temples with a drunken ally.

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About

Return to a mythical time in the Far East, when the legendary Siamese-Twin Shiva, God of Destruction, cursed your village with fearsome evil spirits. Despaired by repeated failures to drive out Shiva's evil demons, your best friend, Master Hu, has turned into a drunkard. You, Master Chu, must search through hostile palaces and temples to find and destroy this four-armed incarnation of Shiva. If you would like, just ask your teammate, the Drunkard Hu, to help out. Playing together can be a lot of fun!

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