ROM Information
Database match: Chakan (USA, Europe)
Database: No-Intro: Genesis (v. 20210226-213851)
File/ROM SHA-1: 7EAE088F0B15E4BCD9A6A38849DF5A20446BE548
File/ROM CRC32: 46A48DE
Hack description
Ultimate Chakan is a gameplay overhaul of Chakan The Forever Man. This patch aims to tone down the game's difficulty and length while adding a few new mechanics.
General Changes:
*Larger enemies and Bosses' invincibility frames have been reduced by half (reduced to 30 from 60)
*Much more time has been granted to clear all levels
*Game ends after clearing the terrestrial plane (Elemental Plane still available through portal skip)
Potion Changes:
*Player starts the game with one of each potion
*Red and Clear potions grant full health upon pick up
*Green potions grant Super Jump upon pickup
*Blue Potions grant Lightning Swords upon pick up
Weapon Changes:
*Swords base damage have been increased to 2
*Hammer and Axe base damage have been increased to 4
*Lightning Swords base damage have been increased to 5
*Fire and Earth Swords base damage has been increased to 8
Player Changes:
*Chakan jumps slightly higher
*Lower gravity remains the same regardless if the jump button is held or not
*Chakan's spinning swords double jump remains active until you touch the ground
*Chakan has lower gravity when falling
*UPDATE 9/29/2022 - Release Jump Button for fast fall
Patching instructions can be found the readme.