Shin Chuuka Taisen: Michael to Meimei no Bouken - JP Wii

Loosely inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, the game follows Michael and Meimei Chen — two part-monkey sibling children — as they soar across ancient China riding magical flying clouds on a quest to train and become true Cloud Masters. Their path takes them through a fantastical version of ancient China filled with eccentric enemies ranging from flying ramen bowls and stylized Buddhas to evil pig heads and mystical creatures drawn from Chinese folklore and mythology.

Shin Chuuka Taisen: Michael to Meimei no Bouken for the Nintendo Wii is a full remake of the beloved 1988 Taito/Hot-B arcade classic Chuuka Taisen — known internationally as Cloud Master — reimagined with vibrant new visuals and Wii-exclusive features by Starfish SD, a studio founded by former Hot-B employees who had worked on the original game. 

The game is a horizontally scrolling shoot-'em-up in the classic tradition, with players maneuvering across the screen while firing energy shots at waves of airborne enemies. Power-ups collected from defeated foes strengthen and speed up the player's firepower, and hidden shop entrances scattered throughout each stage allow players to spend collectible credits on special bomb-type sub-weapons with unique properties. Each stage builds toward a distinct mini-boss and a larger final boss encounter. The Wii remake introduces two-player simultaneous cooperative play — a major addition over the original — and Wii motion controls for adjusting the player's cloud trajectory and aiming. The visuals have been completely rebuilt with colorful new character designs and backgrounds that retain the original's playful, distinctly Chinese aesthetic.

Developed by Starfish SD alongside Opera House and published by Starfish in Japan on September 6, 2007, Shin Chuuka Taisen was also released in North America by UFO Interactive in 2008 under the title The Monkey King: The Legend Begins. This is the Japanese import version — all text and menus are in Japanese, though the game's shoot-'em-up mechanics require no reading to enjoy. 

Full Title: 新中華大仙 ミカエルとメイメイの冒険 (Shin Chuuka Taisen: Michael to Meimei no Bouken)
Language: Japanese only
Rating: N/A (Japan-only rating)
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: Horizontal Shoot-'em-Up / Action
Players: 1–2 players (simultaneous co-op)
Developer: Starfish SD / Opera House
Publisher: Starfish
Release Year: 2007 (Japan release: September 6, 2007)

Important: Nintendo Wii discs are region-locked. This Japanese import will only play on a Japanese Wii or a region-free modded Wii system.