The NES Series:
Kung Fu
"I thought we were supposed to be checking out Kung Fu," Olimar said as he and Villager made their way to their seats, their arms full of popcorn and drinks. "How does that translate to going to the movies?"
"What better way to appreciate Kung Fu than through the great kung fu movies of old?" Villager asked as he sat down.
"What's this thing even called?" Olimar asked. He put down his popcorn and pulled out his ticket stub. "'Wheels on Meals'? Gee, I can already tell I'm in for a treat," he said sarcastically.
"But it stars Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, and Yuen Biao," Villager said. "Three of the greatest kung fu actors of all time."
"Eh, I prefer Toshiro Mifune."
"Toshiro Mifune wasn't a kung fu actor."
"Still like him better."
Villager turned to the couple sitting on the other side of him. "Hey, what do you two think of this movie?"
The man turned to them and smiled. "I think it's very good, actually."
Villager's jaw dropped. "You're Jackie Chan!"
Olimar looked over Villager's shoulder. "Jackie Chan exists in this universe? Okay, he is definitely going on the list."
"Oh, no," the man said. "You are confused. You see, I am only based on a character played by Jackie Chan. I'm Thomas, and this is my wife Sylvia."
The girl waved. "Hi."
"Wait," Olimar said. "What do you mean, you're based on a character played by Jackie Chan?"
"The game designers used Jackie's character's name and likeness from 'Meals on Wheels' to create me. And Sylvia here was based on his love interest in the movie."
"So, Kung Fu is a licensed game then?" Villager asked.
"Not really. They only used the names. Nothing about the plot stayed the same."
"So, what was the plot, then?" Olimar started to ask. Their conversation was interrupted when a blonde man in a black and red gi grabbed Sylvia by the arm and pulled her out of her seat.
"Ha, ha, ha," the man laughed, "try to get me this time, Thomas."
He wrapped his arm around Sylvia and leaped away through the aisles. All the other moviegoers in the audience stood, revealing themselves to be hooded goons, some empty-handed, some with throwing knives, and some very short. There were even a few snakes slithering around.
Thomas sighed. "Well, back to work," he said, standing. He pulled off his civilian clothes to reveal a black and white gi underneath. "Let's do this."
He fought his way through the movie theater, kicking and punching every foe that came near. Villager and Olimar watched him go, Olimar taking a sip from his soda and Villager eating a large handful of popcorn.
Villager looked back at Olimar. "Apparently, in Japan, it's called Kung Fu Master."
Olimar nodded, finishing his sip with a satisfied breath. "Definitely list-worthy," he said.
