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Info about the hidden stage in the Famicom version, and how to access it.
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The player controls Mike Chen floating on a cloud, maneuvering around the screen and shooting balls of energy at flying enemies. Powerups can be collected for stronger and faster firepower. Some parts of the game stage have doors that give the player the opportunity to buy special bomb types with collectible credits. Each stage has its own mini-boss and big boss. The player restarts at certain checkpoints after losing a life. | The player controls Mike Chen floating on a cloud, maneuvering around the screen and shooting balls of energy at flying enemies. Powerups can be collected for stronger and faster firepower. Some parts of the game stage have doors that give the player the opportunity to buy special bomb types with collectible credits. Each stage has its own mini-boss and big boss. The player restarts at certain checkpoints after losing a life. | ||
Home versions were released for the [[MSX2]] and [[Sharp X68000]] home computers, as well as the [[Famicom]], [[Sega Master System]], and [[PC Engine. Only the Master System version was ever released outside of Japan. The PC Engine version of the game is titled {{nihongo|'''Gokuraku! Chuuka Taisen'''|極楽!中華大仙||lit. Paradise! Chinese Taisen}}. | Home versions were released for the [[MSX2]] and [[Sharp X68000]] home computers, as well as the [[Famicom]], [[Sega Master System]], and [[PC Engine. Only the Master System version was ever released outside of Japan. The PC Engine version of the game is titled {{nihongo|'''Gokuraku! Chuuka Taisen'''|極楽!中華大仙||lit. Paradise! Chinese Taisen}}. Most versions of the game contain 5 stages, just like the original arcade game. The Famicom version has one extra stage, and one hidden stage, for a total of 7 stages. To reach the hidden stage, one must play through the fourth level until a flashing dragon is seen along the bottom of the screen. Destroy it, and occupy the space it was in. As the screen scrolls to the right, your player will get squeezed by the rock formation, but instead of dying, you'll be transported to the hidden stage. | ||
In 2008, [[Starfish SD]], a company founded by former [[Hot-B]] employees, bought the rights from Taito and developed a remake for the [[Nintendo Wii]]. It was released under the title [[The Monkey King: The Legend Begins]], dubbed ''Shin Chuuka Taisen: Michael to Meimei no Bouken'' in Japan. A Nintendo Switch port, titled [[Chuuka Taisen (Switch)|Chuuka Taisen]], was released on September 6, 2018. A version of the arcade game with HD HUD and menu elements was released for Switch, Steam, and PlayStation 4 by UFO Interactive as [[Monkey King: Master of the Clouds]]. | In 2008, [[Starfish SD]], a company founded by former [[Hot-B]] employees, bought the rights from Taito and developed a remake for the [[Nintendo Wii]]. It was released under the title [[The Monkey King: The Legend Begins]], dubbed ''Shin Chuuka Taisen: Michael to Meimei no Bouken'' in Japan. A Nintendo Switch port, titled [[Chuuka Taisen (Switch)|Chuuka Taisen]], was released on September 6, 2018. A version of the arcade game with HD HUD and menu elements was released for Switch, Steam, and PlayStation 4 by UFO Interactive as [[Monkey King: Master of the Clouds]]. | ||
