Ganbare Goemon - Neo Momoyama Bakufu no Odori (Japan)
Nintendo 64
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Reviewed in 1997
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✪ Reviewed on September 19, 2023
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The first 3D Goemon to reach the West, from Konami. The whimsical musical world, the mecha-sized bosses and the off-kilter humour translate beautifully into 3D. The soundtrack is delicious, the staging brims with ideas and the adventure outstrips all expectations. A genuine N64 hidden gem.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player7+
Description
3D chapter of the Ganbare Goemon series, with Goemon and Ebisumaru saving Japan through a whimsical musical world. Published by Konami, released in 1997 in Europe and North America. Rhythmic musical levels, iconic series characters, surreal giant bosses, and an upbeat Japanese dance soundtrack.
Ganbare Goemon - Neo Momoyama Bakufu no Odori review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,01 GB📅11/07/1997
Published by Konami
Ganbare Goemon - Neo Momoyama Bakufu no Odori (N64) price, value & rarity
The Goemon gang's first leap into 3D, this loopy adventure blends platforming, dungeons and a giant robot in a thoroughly bonkers feudal Japan. Technically uneven and erratic in pacing, it divided players. But its zany charm, its catchy soundtrack and its unique humour make it a trip that the J-game curious would do well to take.
Is Ganbare Goemon - Neo Momoyama Bakufu no Odori still worth playing in 2026?
Ganbare Goemon - Neo Momoyama Bakufu no Odori is the 3D entry of Konami's zany series, in which Goemon and Ebisumaru save a fantasized Japan in a totally offbeat musical and burlesque universe. The absurd humor, the variety of levels, the giant robot fights and the lively soundtrack make it an adventure full of personality, faithful to the franchise's spirit. The 3D handling and camera call for some adaptation. For fans of the Goemon series and wacky Japanese action-adventure, it is a singular gem.
