Circus Charlie, a 1984 arcade game developed and published by Konami, is a platformer where players control Charlie, a circus performer who must rescue his kidnapped girlfriend from an evil magician. The gameplay involves traversing various levels filled with obstacles, enemies, and platforming challenges.  Charlie can utilize a variety of acrobatic moves, including jumping, swinging, and climbing, to navigate the levels. The game's distinctive feature is its inclusion of multiple levels, leading to different versions with level selections and sets. The original game introduced the unique circus theme and platforming mechanics that would later influence other games in the genre. Konami's expertise in creating compelling and challenging arcade games is evident in the design and the inclusion of additional features such as a level select option, which increased replayability.

Circus Charlie (level select, set 3)

Circus Charlie (Centuri)