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Played with classic Japanese game humour as you charge around with your oversized head armed with an upgradable mallet – so what explained by your carpenter occupation. Also features a level where you drive through the town on a moped which is a real scream. Also known as Hammerin Harry.

The first title to make it to the West and with the original being so full of Eastern promise plenty survived the cut. But here in its unadulterated Japanese form the true genius behind the Goemon series shines brightly drawing in many a gamer moth into its fun filled villages to gamble, eat, rest even have a blast on Gradius. Its enough just to try and take it all in – festival masks, ninja cats, the village drunk, the fisherman rushing through town with his catch, not forgetting Ohana chan in her kimono. Also known as the Legend of the Mystical Ninja.

Full of the characteristic humour that has made Goemon one gaming character to get those who savour their retro gaming with an Eastern infusion misty eyed. Clever use of mode 7 in the Goemon mecha battles as was de rigueur with a top SFC title. A tuneful, traditional Japanese soundtrack bodes well with the warm feel to the towns and their friendly folk. Slightly more cerebral than previous installments with the townsfolk yielding important assistance at times. But its the tactical switching of characters that is most intriguing: be it for Ebisumaru’s ability to shrink, Sasuke’s powerful ball destroying bombs or Yae’s swimming ability. Goemon of course remains the good all-rounder.

Action orientated title with Goemon landing on a planet where he is worshipped like a god. Some small puzzle elements including a mini game on the Puyo Puyo style Taisen dama. Goemon at its craziest best, pure genius. Subtitled The Reason Why I Became A Dancer.