The French version of A Monstrous Adventure, rare and precious for this kind of Japanese Action RPG on PSP. Falcom delivers a fresh little gem, perfect to hand to curious French-speaking players.
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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 France 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. French version of this Falcom title.
Gurumin - Une Aventure Monstrueuse review
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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
💾0,72 GB📅11/01/2008
Published by Mastiff
Gurumin - Une Aventure Monstrueuse (PSP) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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An underrated gem
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 - Une Aventure Monstrueuse still worth playing in 2026?
Gurumin - Une Aventure Monstrueuse is the French version of Nihon Falcom's action-RPG, in which the little girl Parin explores the Monster World with a magic drill to save her friends from the Phantoms. The French localization makes this charming adventure fully accessible, with its snappy and satisfying combat, its warm art direction and generous content for the portable format. The humor and tenderness of the story hit home. For French-speaking fans of cute and polished action RPGs and Falcom gems, it is a success to discover without hesitation.
