Cloud Master

Cloud Master is a horizontal scrolling shooter released for the arcade by Taito in 1988. Home versions were released for the Sega Master System, PC Engine, and Famicom, with all save the Master System version released only in Japan. The PC Engine version of the game is titled . The Famicom version is titled Chuuka Taisen.
Gameplay.
The player controls Mike Chen floating on a cloud, maneuvering around the screen and shooting balls of energy at flying enemies. Powerups can be collected for stronger and faster firepower. Some parts of the game stage have doors that give the player the opportunity to buy special bomb types with collectible credits. Each stage has its own mini-boss and big boss. The player restarts at certain checkpoints after losing a life.
Reception.
In Japan, "Game Machine" listed "Cloud Master" on their August 15, 1988 issue as being the sixteenth most-successful table arcade unit of the year.
Legacy.
In 2008, Starfish SD, a company founded by former Hot-B employees, bought the rights from Taito and developed a remake for the Nintendo Wii. It was released under the title The Monkey King: The Legend Begins, dubbed "Shin Chuuka Taisen: Michael to Meimei no Bouken" in Japan.