Step into the big top with Circus Charlie, a classic action-platformer developed by Konami and released for the NES in 1986. You guide Charlie the clown through a variety of challenging circus events, from riding a lion through flaming hoops to tightrope walking over mischievous monkeys. With its vibrant, charming graphics and distinct mini-game stages, it remains a beloved test of timing and reflexes.
How to Play
Your goal is to reach the end podium of each event before the timer runs out, earning points along the way. In the browser, use the Arrow Keys to move and balance, and press Z or X to jump. Enter acts as the Start button, and Shift is Select.
Tips
- When jumping through the flaming hoops on the lion, time your jumps carefully and grab the money bags hovering in the air for extra points, but don’t get greedy if it risks hitting a hoop.
- During the tightrope walking stage, you can jump over both brown and blue monkeys. The blue ones move faster, so time your jumps over them when they draw near.
- For the balancing balls event, you can jump from ball to ball safely without rushing, but be mindful of the approaching balls to avoid a collision.
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