Ganbare Goemon 3 - Shishi Juurokubee no Karakuri Manjigatame (Japan)
Super Nintendo (SNES)
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Reviewed in 1994
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✪ Reviewed on February 2, 2026
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Goemon 3 refines the formula further, with expanded dungeons and abundant humor. A must for fans of offbeat Japanese adventure.
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Category
Action Adventure2 players7+
Co-op
Description
Third Ganbare Goemon featuring three playable characters and a giant mechanical dungeon. Published by Konami, released in Japan in 1994. Alternately playable Goemon, Ebisumaru and Sasuke, Giant Meka Goemon for titanic bosses, levels in a futuristic medieval Japan and ever-present absurdist humor. Third series entry, rated among the finest.
Ganbare Goemon 3 - Shishi Juurokubee no Karakuri Manjigatame review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
An Edo Japan reinvented with humour, vivid colours and settings teeming with zany detail: Konami unfurls a warm, witty whimsy. The roundness of the design and the vividness of the hues overflow with charm. This art direction, polished and joyful, illustrates all the inimitable whimsy of the series.
As festive as ever, Konami's music piles up rousing traditional melodies to accompany the three heroes across Japan. Flutes and percussion weave a non-stop festival atmosphere, full of humour and warmth. This joyful sonic identity remains a treat for fans of the series.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
This third entry pushes the series' eclectic formula further: free exploration, clever dungeons, spectacular mecha battles and ever-present humour. The variety of situations and the generous content grip for long hours. Colourful, inventive and packed with surprises, a blend of action and adventure like no other, ideal to savour two-player.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Running through a zany Edo, dishing out blows and then combing every alley for its secrets sets up a joyful adventure that nudges you to explore further. Minigames, hidden passages and items to track down constantly rekindle curiosity, solo or in co-op. The sometimes dated humor doesn't dent this loop of exploration and action that holds on for a long while.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,5 MB📅16/12/1994
Published by Konami
Ganbare Goemon 3 - Shishi Juurokubee no Karakuri Manjigatame (SNES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
The third Super Famicom Goemon by Konami in 1994, Japan-exclusive, released late with a particularly short print. The Rev 1 fixes several scrutinised bugs. The cart is culturally important because it closes the main SFC Goemon trilogy and has become rare in boxed CIB form. The structuring goal for Goemon collectors is to bring together the three main SFC Goemon, and the cote for Goemon 3 climbs hard, sustained by this completion logic.
Is Ganbare Goemon 3 - Shishi Juurokubee no Karakuri Manjigatame still worth playing in 2026?
Ganbare Goemon 3 - Shishi Juurokubee no Karakuri Manjigatame refines Konami's action adventure formula further, with larger villages, better composed dungeons and an expanded playable roster. The wild tone stays intact, and the mecha sections keep their charm. The cartridge stayed Japanese and has a fan translation. The pacing stretches, but the wealth of ideas justifies it. Recommended to anyone who loved Goemon 2 and wants to explore the most mature branch of the SFC series.
