What happens when you mix Shaquille O’Neal, a dojo, and a Hollywood visit gone wrong? Enter Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn. It is an intense, action-packed beat ’em up side scroller where players take on the role of Shaquille O’Neal and fight their way through hordes of Hollywood hell.
Players get to dive into combat with katanas, shuriken and baseball bats, showing off their devastating combos. They will fight celebrity bosses and channel Shaq’s alter egos like Big Daddy O and Big Diesel, while restoring Shaq’s legacy.
The game will be part of a bundle with the unannounced ‘Bonus FU’ DLC at major retailers on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The added bonus DLC will not only surprise fans on launch day, but also extend the gaming experience with a bonus celebrity and exciting, new levels.
Leo Zullo, Managing Director at Wired Productions, has been optimistic about the game’s reception.
“Since its unveiling to the press and public at recent expos and hands-on events, the reception to the Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn has been terrific,” he said. “Better than we could have ever imagined, and certainly settles the score of ’94 and puts right the legacy of Shaq Fu. So much so, that we wanted to make the physical retail edition something truly memorable for gamers who prefer something more tangible and collectable. When they open up their box copies, we’re genuinely intrigued and excited to gauge players’ reactions to the additional DLC content.”
The game will be available on June 5, 2018.
Liked this article and want to read more like it? Check out James Griffin’s article on Shaq Fu and crowdfunding.
Want to see more videos? Subscribe to our YouTube channel and check out the First 15: Fe, Monster Hunter World Beta: the Insatiable Nergigante, Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, Star Wars Battlefront II, Sonic Forces + Episode Shadow, and Super Mario Odyssey!
Don’t forget to tune in every Friday the Pixels & Ink Podcast to hear the latest news, previews, and in-depth game discussions!
Never miss when new CGM articles go out by following us on Twitter and Facebook!
CGMagazine is Canada’s premiere comics and gaming magazine. Subscribe today to get the best of CGM delivered right to your door! Never miss when a new issue goes live by subscribing to our newsletter! Signing up gives you exclusive entry into our contest pool. Sign up once, you’ll have a chance to win! Sign up today!