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Shaq Fu
Shaq Fu is a one-on-one fighting game released in 1995 by Unexpected Development for the Game Boy. Players control Shaquille O'Neal, the NBA star, in hand-to-hand combat against various opponents. The game features punch and kick buttons, with combinations possible through timing and button sequences. Players progress through a series of fights across different locations, with difficulty increasing as they advance through the tournament-style campaign. The Game Boy version adapts the arcade fighting mechanics to the handheld's capabilities, offering 2-player match options via link cable. The game requires mastery of basic attacks and special moves to defeat increasingly challenging opponents. Gameplay emphasizes learning opponent patterns and executing timed combos.
- Developer
- Unexpected Development
- Released
- 1995
- Platform
- Game Boy
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1.2K)
- Last updated
Shaq Fu Controls — Game Boy Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Shaq Fu on our in-browser Game Boy emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Shaq Fu Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Shaq Fu on Game Boy before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Shaq Fu" Game Boy longplay 1995
Shaq Fu Cheat Codes
2 community-curated cheats for Shaq Fu. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Health
00B-AFC-3B7 -
One Hit Kills
18C-97C-4CA
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shaq Fu released?
Shaq Fu was released in 1995 for the Game Boy.
Who developed Shaq Fu?
Shaq Fu was developed by Unexpected Development, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Shaq Fu support?
Shaq Fu supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Game Boy.
What type of game is Shaq Fu?
Shaq Fu is a Action game for the Game Boy, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Shaq Fu for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Shaq Fu runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Shaq Fu in the browser?
No. Shaq Fu streams from a public archive into a browser-side Game Boy emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Shaq Fu?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Game Boy cartridge supported.
Does Shaq Fu work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Game Boy emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Shaq Fu this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Shaq Fu. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
