The English version of Parin's monster-world journey, more accessible and just as charming. Falcom blends platforming and action with rare freshness, and the rock score quickly becomes a PSP favourite.
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Category
Action RPG1 player7+
Description
Parin, a young girl wielding a magical drill, explores the Monster World to save her friends from evil Phantoms. Published by Nihon Falcom, released in North America in January 2008. Drill-based combat with platforming elements, varied stages with secrets, equipment and drill bits to unlock, rock soundtrack by the Falcom Sound Team. North American version in English.
Gurumin - A Monstrous Adventure review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Warm cel-shading, an endearing heroine and a world of adorable monsters: Falcom's game unfurls a colourful whimsy of great gentleness. The roundness of the design and the vividness of the hues overflow with childlike charm. This visual direction, polished and joyful, stands as an underrated gem of the handheld action RPG.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,68 GB📅09/10/2007
Published by Mastiff
Gurumin - A Monstrous Adventure (PSP) price, value & rarity
Armed with a magic drill, a little girl explores the world of monsters in this Falcom action-platformer, brimming with charm, humor, and snappy combat. Overlooked because of its childish look, it hides genuine generosity of content. A joyful adventure far deeper than it appears, perfect for all ages.
Is Gurumin - A Monstrous Adventure still worth playing in 2026?
Gurumin - A Monstrous Adventure is the Western version of Nihon Falcom's action-RPG, in which the little girl Parin explores the Monster World with a magic drill to free her friends. The polished translation makes this charming adventure fully accessible, with snappy combat, a warm art direction and surprisingly generous content. The humor and tenderness of the story appeal as much as the gameplay. For fans of cute and polished action RPGs and Falcom gems, it is an essential success, pleasant at any age.
