SHAQ FU is a 2D fighting video game originally released for the Super Nintendo and Genesis/MegaDrive consoles in 1994. The game features basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal as its protagonist, who finds himself in an alternate dimension battling a litany of bizarre foes with his martial arts skills. The title's gameplay is centered around one-on-one combat in a style similar to other popular fighting games of the era, such as Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat, with a unique twist of incorporating well-known personality of Shaq into the plot. It is particularly known for its distinctive digitized graphics and a wide range of special moves that players can use in combat.

In terms of the game's impact on gaming history, SHAQ FU has garnered a significant amount of recognition, though not always for positive reasons. Despite being ambitious in concept--melding the world of professional sports and fantasy fighting games-- it often criticized for its poor controls, odd premise, and dubious connection between Shaq and the fantasy-driven storyline. In fact, it's frequently listed among the 'worst video games ever made', demonstrating a cult following over time. However, its unique blend of celebrity-focused marketing and 90's gaming style has ensured SHAQ FU a place in video game history, leading to a remastered version, SHAQ FU: A Legend Reborn, being released in 2018.