Chakan The Forever Man Genesis
Game Information
The game follows the tale of Chakan, a warrior who was so confident in his martial arts (especially his unmatched swordsmanship) and gifted abilities in sorcery and alchemy, that he declared even Death couldn't best him in battle. Of course, Death appeared and challenged Chakan with a proposition. If Chakan could defeat him, he'd be granted eternal life. However, if Chakan was defeated, he'd become Death's eternal servant. In another side-story, Chakan was so feared by the elders of multiple tribes, they dropped their petty differences and amassed to figure out a way to defeat or contain him, and upon overhearing his boasting, summoned the Grim Reaper themselves, informed the Reaper of his boastings, and contracted him to defeat Chakan. The battle raged on for several days, spells and swords clashed, until the ultimate victor was very clear...Chakan. Because he defeated Death eventually, he was granted his "reward": “You are a tactful swordsman, so I will not renege on our wager. I grant you the kiss of eternal life, but, for your arrogance and pride I will temper my gift with this curse. You will be a mere shell of yourself as I strip you of most of your powers. Each nightfall, evils will be shown to you, and the pain of their victims will be your pain. You will never know rest as you wander this world searching to slay the horrors that haunt your sleeping world. You will suffer grievous wounds, but you will not die, and as eternity rolls on, you will crave my touch. Your face will bear my visage, and your eyes will burn with hellfire. But...let it not be said that I am without mercy. There shall be an end to your curse. If all the beasts of the dark are slain, then you may find rest." Chakan will live forever until he destroys the four supernatural evils of the terrestrial plane (Spider-Queen, Mantis, Elkenrod, and Dragonfly King) and the elemental plane (Parasite, Tundra Beast, the Last Dragon and the Leader of the Dragonfly Clan).
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| Released | Jan 01, 1992 |
| Developer | Extended Play Productions |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1 |
| Co-Op | Yes |
Game Rarity
| Average Price (USD) | Rarity | Popularity | $16.74 | 867 | 125 |
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Additional Information
With one quick swipe that surprised both fighters, Chakan's sword cleanly found its target. So Death kept his bargain and granted Chakan eternal life...with one small catch. Now the once proud warrior must roam the underworld searching for hideous beasts to slay until every last one is vanquished. Only then will Chakan be able to find comfort in eternal sleep.
Chakan: The Forever Man is based on the comic book series created by Robert Kraus. The game will have you playing the title character as you seek out the undead in four portals of the supernatural: Earth, Fire, Water and Air. Each portal will have several creatures to eliminate until you eventually confront the large boss character of the realm.
While Chakan always carries his dual blades, he can find the following weapons to assist him: battering mallet, scythe, battle axe, and a grappling hook to swing over pits or climb walls. Chakan can also perform various magical attacks by gathering certain potions.
Once you have the correct combination of potions, you'll be able to cast one of twelve different spells to help you defeat your enemies. Don't take too long fighting the undead -- you must clear each portal before the hourglass empties!
Controls: Gamepad/Joystick