Circus Charlie (Japan)

Circus Charlie is a classic arcade game originally released by Konami, and its NES version brings a colorful and challenging circus experience. In the game, players control Charlie the clown, who must complete a series of dangerous circus acts to earn points and progress.

The game consists of six different stages, each representing a unique circus act:

• Lion Jumping through Rings of Fire: This is often the first stage. Charlie rides a lion and must jump through various flaming hoops arranged at different heights. Precise timing of the jumps is key to avoid injury.

• Tightrope Walking: Charlie must walk across a tightrope while avoiding or jumping over swinging monkeys from above. Players need to move carefully and time their actions to bypass obstacles.

• Ball Bouncing: Charlie has to balance and jump across a series of large, rolling balls. This requires dexterity in controlling direction and jump force.

• Horse Jumping: Charlie rides a horse and must jump over obstacles on the track. Similar to the lion stage, timing is crucial.

• Trapeze: Charlie must swing from one trapeze bar to another. Players need to press the button at the right moment for Charlie to let go and grab the next bar, avoiding falling.

• Trampoline Jumping: Charlie must jump on a trampoline and dodge knives thrown from above. This stage demands quick reflexes and agile movement.

Each stage has a time limit, and players have a certain number of lives. The objective is to complete each act without falling or colliding, earning bonus points by performing daring stunts or collecting items along the way. Once all stages are completed, the game loops with increasing difficulty. Circus Charlie is a title that requires precision, quick reflexes, and good timing to achieve high scores and overcome the circus challenges.