Adaptation of a Japanese horror manga as an action-platformer. The occult atmosphere is well rendered, mechanics are solid. Only accessible to Japanese readers, but worthy of interest for the curious.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player7+
Description
Action-adventure featuring a detective exorcising demons in an urban world inspired by the Akuma-kun manga. Published by Bandai, released in Japan in 1990. Top-down exploration, demon combat and puzzles. Adaptation of Shigeru Mizuki's Akuma-kun manga on Famicom.
Akuma-kun - Makai no Wana review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,16 MB📅28/09/1990
Published by Bandai
Akuma-kun - Makai no Wana (NES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Akuma-kun - Makai no Wana still worth playing in 2026?
An action adventure from Bandai drawn from the Akuma-kun manga, this title follows a young exorcist who fights demons in an urban world full of folklore creatures, alternating exploration, platforming and power summoning. The mood from Shigeru Mizuki's work and the monster gallery give a singular character, even if the handling and difficulty stay Famicom typical. Japan only, the title demands the language. For a retro action adventure fan, someone curious about manga adaptations or a collector, the title keeps an original atmosphere and a particular charm.
