Shaq Fu Video Game Commercial 1994

Shaq Fu is a 2D fighting game developed by Delphine Software International and published by Electronic Arts for the Sega Genesis and Super NES, released on October 28, 1994.
The game features former professional basketball player Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal as the main protagonist.
In the storyline, Shaq is drawn into another dimension, the Second World, while en route to a charity basketball game in Tokyo, Japan, after speaking with Leotsu, a martial arts master who believes Shaq is the chosen warrior to rescue a young boy named Nezu from the evil mummy Sett-Ra.
The game's development began as a basketball title, but evolved into a fighting game after discussions with O'Neal, who was a fan of Mortal Kombat.

The Genesis version includes five additional playable characters and three extra stages compared to the SNES version, resulting in a longer story mode.
The game received mixed reviews upon release, with praise for its fast gameplay and digitized graphics, particularly from GamePro and GamesMaster.
However, retrospective criticism has been largely negative, with the game being ranked among the worst video games ever made by publications like GameTrailers, Nintendo Power, and Electronic Gaming Monthly.
Despite this, some sources note a critical re-evaluation, highlighting its smooth animations and competent gameplay.

A sequel titled Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn was released on June 5, 2018, for multiple platforms including Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android.
This sequel features a new storyline where Shaq, now a poor Chinese orphan named Shaq Fei Hung, battles demonic celebrities who have taken over the planet.
The game includes a mix of hand-to-hand combat and firearms, with power moves inspired by pop culture figures.
The original game has also been made available for free on the Nintendo Switch eShop for eligible users, though it has a long loading time.

Shaq Fu was cross-promoted with Shaquille O'Neal's second studio rap album, Shaq Fu: Da Return, released twelve days after the game.
The game's reputation has led to the creation of websites dedicated to both destroying and preserving copies of the game.
Additionally, a streaming radio station named Shaq Fu Radio, hosted by O'Neal, plays hip hop and other music genres.