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Famicom Cart
Action
Unforgiving gameplay from the origin of the esteemed Nintendo Famicom series. Highly collectable. Goemon is known as Mystical Ninja in the Occident and is a Genki legend. ‘Ganbare’ means to do your best: enjoying the company of the townsfolk, but not forgetting to fight the odd ‘oni’ every now and then
Nintendo 64
Platform
Three Dimension update of the series that seems from another dimension at times, but thats why we love it. Has a great feel of a Japanese town of old as you meander around the streets chewing tako yaki and small talk with the residents. The Japanese version is also the full version with no subtle changes. God bless Goemon. Full Japanese title: ‘Ganbare Goemon Neo Momoyama Bakufu no Odori.’ Known as Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon in the West.
Super Famicom
Platform
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.
Super Famicom
Platform
Putting the fun back into gaming, Konami expertly combines tight platform sections and clever 3D effect bosses with exploring the hospitable towns to stock up on octopus dumplings and rice balls. Its hard not to smile taking control of the rampant Impact Robo and running riot. The resulting explosive mixture is a firework of intense and long lasting beauty – a real gem in the series and a must have Super Famicom title.
Famicom Cart
Action
Goemon has to be Genki’s fave series as our star visits towns and captures alot of the Japanese spirit in them. The superb action sequences purvey the pure class of the developer. This small cart packs alot of punch.
Super Famicom
Platform
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.
Super Famicom
Platform
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.
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Preorder Switch
Platform
A dream compilation for Genki as we idolise the Mystical Ninja and this mighty compendium contains thirteen of Goemon’s back catalogue to celebrate the series’ fortieth anniversary. So much gaming joy on one tiny cart and with so many titles, there’s a good chance many will savour at least a few of them for the first time. Brings a tear to the eye!
Playstation
Action
Isometric 3D style towns with platform sections and bosses to battle in mecha suits: yes its Goemon alright. The towns as a pleasure as ever with traditional warm-hearted friendliness to welcome you. And the 3D style boss battles add another dimension to the already varied gameplay. Overall the 3D effect has been well implemented with pretty shading and the proper balance between the trade-off of gameplay and graphical glitz.
Playstation
Platform
Isometric 3D style towns with platform sections and bosses to battle in mecha suits: yes its Goemon alright. The towns as a pleasure as ever with traditional warm-hearted friendliness to welcome you. And the 3D style boss battles add another dimension to the already varied gameplay. Overall the 3D effect has been well implemented with pretty shading and the proper balance between the trade-off of gameplay and graphical glitz.
GameBoy Color
RPG
Places the player into the sublime Goemon world as a young lad who then teams up with the blue spiky haired one (not Sonic) to savour the fine hospitality of ancient Japan and take on a crop of unsavoury folk and creatures causing havoc.
GameBoy Color
RPG
Places the player into the sublime Goemon world as a young lad who then teams up with the blue spiky haired one (not Sonic) to savour the fine hospitality of ancient Japan and take on a crop of unsavoury folk and creatures causing havoc.
PC Engine HU Card
Sports
Overhead perspective attractive golf title with four player option. Maybe Genki should listen to the caddy’s advice more often..? Also known as Go For It Golf Boys.
Dreamcast
Sports
Complements the button bashing action of Virtua Athlete well with the official Olympic license giving it a bit more of a refined approach to the varying disciples next to its more down to earth arcade podium runner.
Nintendo 64
Sports
Daley Thompson has a lot to answer for as the official Olympic license gives this modern day incarnation a bit more of a refined approach to the varying disciples next to its more down to earth, retro podium runner. Known in the West as International Track and Field Summer Games.
PS2
Sports
Daley Thompson has a lot to answer for as the official Olympic license gives this modern day incarnation a bit more of a refined approach to the varying disciples next to its more down to earth, retro podium runner.
PC Engine Super CD ROM
Shoot Em Up
Play as pilot of the Hunting Dog assisted by power ups from the Wild Cat in the shape of pods to help protect your ship. Heavy metal soundtrack, but no time for head banging apart from against the monitor as relentless waves swarm in to attack. Similar to the MD’s Thunderforce and prequel to Winds of Thunder. Some very tidy rotation and parallax effects as Hudson demonstrates its perfect grasp of the Engine architecture with backgrounds that close in on you inducing claustrophobia.
GameBoy Original
Action
Genjin, or PC Kid, enjoys to dish out a few head butts, clearly a fan of the John Otway song. Here they are used ina series of mini games: dispatching adversaries back into the pipe they just popped up from, keeping the ball moving instead of using a flipper in the pinball style mini game, or more traditional platforming. The rollercoaster level in particular shows what a well-suited hero PC Kid was to platforming, just lacking the marketing clout of Nintendo and Sega’s more renowned mascots.
Nintendo Hardware
Cable
Colourful and transparent link cable designed for the original GameBoy to allow two player action on appropriate titles for a nostalgic trip to retro gaming heaven.
Super Famicom
RPG
Beautiful use of sunlight and darkness in the dank caves and caverns that need exploring with the team in this emotional journey from the golden era of Super Famicom RPG gaming.
Game Gear
Sports
Reminiscent of World Stadium on the C64 if that doesn’t give away Genki as a bit of a veteran with less hair than Sir Clive Sinclair. Covers all bases with aplomb.
Famicom Cart
Platform
Highly playable platform version of the popular anime series involving plenty of ghostly goings on. Japanese Scooby Doo with spooky eastern ghouls that make for a culturally refreshing and delightful platform romp.
Famicom Cart
Shoot Em Up
Incredibly fast into the screen 3D shooting action which handles some impressively sized bosses. Very impressive results from the hardware and no sign of a struggle. Clever use of colouring and backgrounds to give a varied feel to the relentless action.
Playstation
Shoot Em Up
Pixel pefect reproduction of the two player coin-op vertical shooter. The mighty power ups are needed to combat the steep difficulty curve. Incredible attention to detail with even falling debris causing a splash in the background. The squid boss is a Genki fave in a twisted way!
PSP
Simulation
Set in the warring period in Japan’s history, this title involves plenty of action in the battlefield with a bit of tactical nous needed every now and then to help your quest. Take on rival clans in fully pitched battles to become the ultimate Daimyo, but be warned desire can never be quenched; so choose your battles carefully so as not to stretch your resources too thinly on the ground.
Famicom Cart
Action
Japan exclusive, four wheel drive action racer with smaller cars to allow plenty of on screen action. Feels like the inspiration behind Micro machines, but don’t let Codemasters hear that. Its necessary to bash opponent vehicles off the screen and quite satisfying to do so. Especially when tuned up with a raging power up on the go.
Sega Saturn
Sports
High school baseball game with some nice 3D animation for the Saturn, although admittedly the modelling does feel a little like a Virtua Fighter style demo due to the similarity of the players to artists models. With this being a huge attraction in Japan, all the high school teams are covered and there are thousands of them for devotees and ex-JETs to look up. Plays a good game covering all bases.
PS2
Action
Fast and throw away fun which is easy to pick up and play and not too much character depth are the hallmarks of the Simple series. Here players are stuck in a maze and must find keys and weapons ahead of their opponent to escape first.
Sega Saturn
Board Game
Incredibly atmospheric representation of the Japanese table game Shogi due to the cracking avatars and superb voice acting. Mind you, Genki wouldnt like to meet a few of the players down a back alley having just knocked them out of the competition in the Tokyo Dome.
Mega Drive
Action
Tongue in cheek take on a battle game with close hand combat and much more hedged on the action side of the genre. Plays like a large sprite version of Cannon Fodder with Metal Slug like combatants on screen players steam into enemy, or at last to a safe spot on screen. Tactics are required, but the game eases one in gently until you find yourself grenade pin in teeth, machine gun in arm.