One of the last Ganbare Goemon entries, mixing action and adventure in a whimsical feudal Japan. Signature absurd Japanese humour and varied gameplay are present. Limited to the Japanese market, it appeals to nostalgic fans of the Konami series.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player12+
Description
A 2000 Konami action-adventure, kept exclusive to Japan. This new direction for the Goemon series drops the traditional cartoon style for a more serious tone and a 3D samurai world, a shift that split long-time fans.
Bouken Jidai Katsugeki - Goemon review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,56 GB📅23/06/2005
Published by Konami
Bouken Jidai Katsugeki - Goemon (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Bouken Jidai Katsugeki - Goemon still worth playing in 2026?
An action adventure from Konami, Bouken Jidai Katsugeki Goemon transposes the thief hero Goemon into a 3D feudal Japan with a light tone, blending exploration, combat and mini-games in the offbeat spirit of the Ganbare Goemon series. The good natured charm, the period stage play atmosphere and the variety of situations appeal to fans. The dated handling, a fickle camera and the Japan exclusivity weigh. A curiosity for fans of light Japanese action and devotees of Konami's Goemon series.
