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Sequel to Ganbare Goemon!, Goemon 2 puts you back in the shoes of Goemon as he traverses feudal Japan looking to bring justice to any corrupt baddies he may find. Joining Goemon in his adventure is the wacky ninja Ebisumaru which allows for simultaneous 2-player gameplay, marking the biggest difference in terms of gameplay with … Continue reading “Ganbare Goemon 2”

Year: 1989

Platforms: NES, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


This is a semi-humorous Japanese-style RPG set in medieval Japan. It tells us about the adventures of Goemon, the noble thief and skillful martial artist. One day Goemon returns home and finds out his favorite smoking pipe is gone. Who could have done such a horrible crime? Goemon’s friend Ebisumaru offers to help him to … Continue reading “Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ōgon Kiseru”

Year: 1990

Platforms: NES, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


Far beyond our world, there’s a world that resides in the books you read. But the five areas of the Book Worlds are in deep trouble! As Mamoru, a bookworm with ESP, you must go forth (with the help of a magical fairy and several other allies) to grab five special rings and save the … Continue reading “Esper Dream 2: Arata naru Tatakai”

Year: 1992

Platforms: NES

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG


Brick Town, a town within a storybook, is in peril! Evil forces have descended upon the land and kidnapped the mayor’s daughter. And it just so happens that you have ESP. Thus it descends upon you – and your gun – to save Brick Town. Unlike most other RPGs of the time, Esper Dream isn’t based on … Continue reading “Esper Dream”

Year: 1987

Platforms: NES, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG


Also known as Stargazer, it is based on the 1984 video game Psychic City. The game is a science fiction RPG where players use psychic powers to fight enemies. Reviewers noted the often confusing and highly difficult gameplay, leading to the game being considered one of the worst video games ever made. Japanese gamers have … Continue reading “Hoshi wo Miru Hito”

Year: 1987

Platforms: NES

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


Many years in the future, humankind has finally discovered extraterrestrial life. In an effort to make contact with aliens, they have created a Space Station called ‘Peace’. However, the space station mysteriously vanished, and all attempts to find it were in vain. Now, three years later, the son of one of those on-board the satellite … Continue reading “Mega Man Star Force: Pegasus”

Year: 2006

Platforms: Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Puzzle elements


Many years in the future, humankind has finally discovered extraterrestrial life. In an effort to make contact with aliens, they have created a Space Station called ‘Peace’. However, the space station mysteriously vanished, and all attempts to find it were in vain. Now, three years later, the son of one of those on-board the satellite … Continue reading “Mega Man Star Force: Leo”

Year: 2006

Platforms: Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Puzzle elements


Many years in the future, humankind has finally discovered extraterrestrial life. In an effort to make contact with aliens, they have created a Space Station called ‘Peace’. However, the space station mysteriously vanished, and all attempts to find it were in vain. Now, three years later, the son of one of those on-board the satellite … Continue reading “Mega Man Star Force: Dragon”

Year: 2006

Platforms: Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Puzzle elements


LAN, the young hero, is invited to attend a local net-battle tournament with his Personal Electronic Trained character, Mega Man. However, during the tournament, Mega Man and LAN discover a plot by an evil corporation, who hope to once again take over the network. Using an RPG style, you must guide Mega Man through various … Continue reading “Mega Man Battle Network 3: White Version”

Year: 2002

Platforms: Game Boy Advance, Wii U

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Real-time strategy


Netto Hikari (a.k.a. Lan Hikari) and his Navi MegaMan.EXE are back in a new adventure! After defeating the sinister World Three (WWW) and their leader, Dr. Wily, Netto and MegaMan have made the Internet safe once again. But a new Internet terrorist group, led by a mysterious new Navi named Gospel, have begun to spread … Continue reading “Mega Man Battle Network 2”

Year: 2001

Platforms: Game Boy Advance, Wii U

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Real-time strategy