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| + | There are three games called '''''Chakan''''': |
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| − | | bobscreen2=Chakan GG title.png
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| − | | tab1=Mega Drive
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| − | | tab2=Game Gear
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| − | | publisher={{company|[[Sega]]|region=US,EU,AU,CA,PT}}{{company|[[Tec Toy]]|region=BR}}
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| − | | developer={{company|[[Extended Play]], [[Recreational Brainware]]|system=MD}}
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| − | {{company|[[Nu Romantic Productions]]|system=MD}}
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| − | {{company|[[Paul Hutchinson]]{{ref|http://gdri.smspower.org/wiki/index.php/Interview:Paul_Hutchinson}}|system=GG}}
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| − | | system=[[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Sega Game Gear]]
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| − | | sounddriver=[[GEMS]]
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| − | | peripherals=
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| − | | players=1
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| − | | genre=Action{{fileref|Chakan GG EU Box Back.jpg}}
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| − | | releases={{releasesMD
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| − | | md_date_us=1992-11{{magref|gamepro|38|29}}
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| − | | md_rrp_us=49.99{{magref|gamepro|45|50}}
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| − | | md_code_us=1047
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| − | | md_date_eu=1993-02{{magref|segapower|40|15}}<!--1992-12-14{{magref|gamesmaster|1|14}}-->
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| − | | md_code_eu=1047
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| − | | md_date_uk=1993-02{{magref|segapower|40|15}}<!--1992-12-14{{magref|gamesmaster|1|14}}-->
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| − | | md_code_uk=1047
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| − | | md_rrp_uk=39.99{{magref|cvg|137|18}}{{magref|segapower|40|15}}
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| − | | md_date_de=1993-03{{magref|segaprode|6|49}}
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| − | | md_code_de=1047
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| − | | md_rrp_de=119.95{{magref|segaprode|6|49}}
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| − | | md_date_au=199x
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| − | | md_date_br=199x
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| − | | md_code_br=044030
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| − | | md_date_ca=199x
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| − | }}
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| − | {{releasesGG
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| − | | gg_date_us=1992-12{{magref|gamepro|36|89}}
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| − | | gg_code_us=2414
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| − | | gg_date_eu=1992-12-19{{magref|gamesmaster|1|14}}
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| − | | gg_code_eu=2414
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| − | | gg_date_uk=1992-12-19{{magref|gamesmaster|1|14}}
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| − | | gg_code_uk=2414
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| − | | gg_rrp_uk=29.99{{magref|cvg|go20|22}}
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| − | | gg_date_pt=199x
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| − | }}
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| − | {{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a [[Sega Mega Drive]] action platform game developed by [[Extended Play]] and published by [[Sega]]. Based on the character Chakan from the 1986 Robert A. Kraus comic book series ''Thunder Mace''{{magref|sv|13|82}}, it was first released in the United States in November 1992, and was later ported to the [[Sega Game Gear]] the following month by independent contractor [[Paul Hutchinson]].
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| − | [https://www.smspower.org/Hacks/Chakan-GG-GG2SMS An Sega Master System GG2SMS hacks was released in March 2021.] | + | *A [[Chakan (Mega Drive)|Sega Mega Drive version]] |
| | + | *A [[Chakan (Game Gear)|Sega Game Gear version]] |
| | + | *An unreleased [[Chakan (Dreamcast)|Sega Dreamcast sequel]] |
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| − | ==Story==
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| − | Chakan is a warrior so proud of himself he challenged Death to a duel. He won, and was cursed with life eternal until he clears all the evil of the world.
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| − | ==Gameplay==
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| − | {{C}}/{{2}} jumps. {{B}}/{{1}} attacks. There is an overworld with four portals to worlds (levels) to clear; if you lose all your health in one, you get taken back here with no lives penalty (as there is no way to "lose all your lives" given the premise). Each port has somewhat different levels. | |
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| − | The game loops infinitely after the ending screen and the game ends in a way that does not provide closure, regardless of the chosen difficulty level.
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| − | ==History==
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| − | A [[Sega Mega-CD]] version was reportedly in development, but ultimately never saw release.
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| − | ==Development==
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| − | ''Chakan'' began development at [[Recreational Brainware]], but when the company folded in mid 1991, former staff [[Jon Miller]] and [[David Foley]] established Extended Play to finish the game's production.{{ref|http://gdri.smspower.org/wiki/index.php/Extended_Play}} Once ''Chakan'' was released in late 1992, the company was dissolved, and the team went their separate ways.{{ref|https://www.sega-16.com/2016/03/behind-the-design-chakan-the-forever-man/}}
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| − | ==Production credits==
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| − | ===Mega Drive version===
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| − | *'''Produced by:''' [[Ed Annunziata|E. Ettore Annunziata]]
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| − | *'''Programmed by [[Extended Play]]:''' Jonathan Miller, Dave Foley, [[Dean Sitton]], Beth Carter
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| − | *'''Stunt Programmer:''' [[Burt Sloane]]
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| − | *'''Game Design by:''' [[Mark Steven Miller]], Jon Miller
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| − | *'''Art Direction:''' [[Steven Ross|Steve Ross]], [[Mira Ross]]
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| − | *'''Music and Sound:''' [[Nu Romantic Productions]], [[Mark Steven Miller]], Jason Scher
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| − | *'''Marketing:''' [[Jaime Wojick]]
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| − | *'''Based on Characters Created by:''' Robert Kraus, R.A.K. Graphics
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| − | *'''Special Thanks to:''' [[Clyde Grossman]], [[Steven Apour|Steve Apour]]
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| − | *'''S.O.A. Soft Test Dept.:''' [[Mark Lindstrom]], [[Alex Fairchild]], [[Eric Rawlins]], Ron Calonje, [[Joe Cain]], [[Julio Martinez]], Gabriel Watts, Lawrence Jeung, Jay Alonzo, [[Siegie Stangenberg|Siegie Stangeberg]], Martin Kojnok, Dianna Myers, S.O.A. Consumer Service, Jeronimo Barrera, [[Jerry Markota]], K and L Catering and... You!
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| − | :Thanks for Playing and Look for the Further Adventures of Chakan in R.A.K. Graphics Comics.
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| − | :'''© MCMLXLII [[Sega of America|Sega of America, Inc.]]'''
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| − | | source=In-game credits
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| − | | console=MD
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| − | *'''Lead Tester:''' [[Mark Lindstrom]]
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| − | *'''Testers:''' Jay Alonzo, Bryce Bigwood, Shawn Boundy, [[Joe Cain]], Ron Calonje, [[Alex Fairchild]], Lawrence Jeung, Martin Kojonok, [[Julio Martinez]], Dianna Myers, Sean Patten, [[Eric Rawlins]], Sigle Stangenberg, Gabriel Watts
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| − | *'''Special Thanks:''' [[Steven Apour|Steve Apour]], Joronimo Barrera, [[Clyde Grossman]], Sara Holihan, [[Jerry Markota]], [[Al Nilsen]], [[Spencer Nilsen]], SOA Consumer Service
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| − | *'''Manual:''' [[Carol Ann Hanshaw]]
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| − | | source=US manual
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| − | | pdf=Chakan MD US Manual.pdf
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| − | | pdfpage=18
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| − | | console=MD
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| − | ===Game Gear version===
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| − | *'''Produced by:''' [[Jerry Markota]]
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| − | *'''Program by:''' [[Paul Hutchinson]]
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| − | *'''Game Design:''' [[Mark Steven Miller|Mark Miller]]
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| − | *'''Art Work by:''' [[Steven Ross|Steve Ross]], [[Mira Ross]], Kim Biscoe and [[Paul Hutchinson]]
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| − | *'''Music by:''' [[Nu Romantic Productions]] and [[Mark Steven Miller|Mark Miller]]
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| − | *'''Sound by:''' [[Paul Hutchinson]]
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| − | *'''Special Effect by:''' Samantha Hutchinson
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| − | *'''Marketing by:''' [[Jaime Wojick]]
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| − | *'''Based on Characters by:''' Robert Kraus, R.A.K. Graphics
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| − | *'''Special Thanks to:''' [[Ed Annunziata]]
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| − | :Thanks for Playing and Look for the Further Ventures of Chakan in R.A.K. Graphics Comics.
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| − | | source=In-game credits
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| − | | console=GG
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| − | }}
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| − | *'''Lead Tester:''' [[Mark Lindstrom]]
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| − | *'''Testers:''' [[Terry Banks]], [[Joe Cain]], Ron Calonje, [[Alex Fairchild]], Ivan Fong, Roman Greco, [[Richie Hideshima]], [[Keith Higashihara]], Tri Le, [[Dermot Lyons]], Heather Meggs, Dianna Myers, [[Eric Rawlins]], John Russel, [[Siegie Stangenberg]], [[Conan Tigard]], Jeff Wagner
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| − | *'''Special Thanks:''' [[Steven Apour|Steve Apour]], [[Clyde Grossman]], [[Al Nilsen]]
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| − | *'''Manual:''' [[Carol Ann Hanshaw]]
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| − | | source=US manual
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| − | | pdf=Chakan GG US Manual.pdf
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| − | | pdfpage=2
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| − | | console=GG
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| − | ===Uncredited===
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| − | *'''Cover artist:''' [[Greg Winters]]
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| − | ==Magazine articles==
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| − | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
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| − | ==Promotional material==
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| − | {{gallery
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| − | |{{galleryPrintAd
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| − | |text=Mega Drive print advert
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| − | |megaforcees|8|38-39
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| − | |{{galleryPrintAd
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| − | |text=Game Gear print advert
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| − | |micromania2|58|2
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| − | |todosega|1|3
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| − | |{{galleryPrintAd
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| − | |text=Game Gear print advert
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| − | |megaforcees|12|30-31
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| − | |hobbyconsolas|19|10
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| − | ==Artwork==
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| − | <gallery>
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| − | Chakan Art Cover.jpg
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| − | </gallery>
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| − | ==Physical scans==
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| − | ===Mega Drive version===
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| − | {{ratings
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| − | | icon=MD
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| − | | mdag=88
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| − | | mdag_source={{num|6|page=60-61}}
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| − | }}
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| − | {{Scanbox
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| − | | console=Mega Drive
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| − | | region=US
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| − | | front=Chakan MD US Box.jpg
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| − | | cart=Chakan md us cart.jpg
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| − | | manual=Chakan MD US Manual.pdf
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| − | }}{{Scanbox
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| − | | console=Mega Drive
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| − | | region=EU
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| − | | cover=Chakan MD EU Box.jpg
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| − | | cart=Chakan MD EU Cart.jpg
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| − | | manual=Chakan_MD_EU_Manual.pdf
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| − | }}{{Scanbox
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| − | | console=Mega Drive
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| − | | region=FR
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| − | | cover=
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| − | | manual=Chakan MD FR Manual.pdf
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| − | }}{{Scanbox
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| − | | console=Mega Drive
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| − | | region=FR (Blister pack)
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| − | | front=Chakan MD FR blister front.jpg
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| − | }}{{Scanbox
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| − | | console=Mega Drive
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| − | | region=AU
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| − | | front=Chakan MD AU cover.jpg
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| − | | back=Chakan MD AU back.jpg
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| − | | spinemissing=yes
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| − | | cart=
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| − | }}{{Scanbox
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| − | | console=Mega Drive
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| − | | region=BR
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| − | | cover=Chakan MD BR Box.jpg
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| − | | cart=Chakan MD BR Cart.jpg
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| − | | manual=Chakan md br manual.pdf
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| − | }}{{Scanbox
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| − | | console=Mega Drive
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| − | | region=CA
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| − | | cover=Chakan MD CA cover.jpg
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| − | | cart=
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| − | ===Game Gear version===
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| − | {{ratings
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| − | | icon=GG
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| − | }}
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| − | {{Scanbox
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| − | | console=Game Gear
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| − | | region=US
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| − | | front=Chakan GG US Box Front.jpg
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| − | | back=Chakan GG US Box Back.jpg
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| − | | spinemissing=yes
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| − | | cart=Chakan GG US Cart.jpg
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| − | | manual=Chakan GG US Manual.pdf
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| − | }}{{Scanbox
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| − | | console=Game Gear
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| − | | region=EU
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| − | | front=Chakan GG EU Box Front.jpg
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| − | | back=Chakan GG EU Box Back.jpg
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| − | | spine=Chakan GG EU BoxSpine.jpg
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| − | | cart=Chakan GG US Cart.jpg
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| − | | manual=Chakan GG EU Manual.jpg
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| − | }}
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| − | {{Scanbox
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| − | | console=Game Gear
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| − | | region=PT
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| − | | front=Chakan GG PT Box Front.jpg
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| − | | cart=Chakan GG US Cart.jpg
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| − | ==Technical information==
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| − | ===ROM dump status===
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| − | {{rom|MD|sha1=7eae088f0b15e4bcd9a6a38849df5a20446be548|md5=8844a97b65994de94cf398cf4a3217c3|crc32=046a48de|size=1MB|date=1992-10|source=Cartridge (US/EU)|comments=|quality=good|prototype=}}
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| − | {{rom|GG|sha1=BDB82464147EF20792162CFF7922824D4DEE0DC1|md5=096E525C29AF9F5A0A0DDD8B67DD8FBF|crc32=DFC7ADC8|size=256kB|date= |source=Cartridge (US/EU)|comments=|quality=|prototype=}}
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| − | ==References==
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| − | <references/>
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| − | {{ChakanOmni}}
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| − | [[Category:Unreleased Mega-CD games]]
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