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Hanjuku Hero (Japan)

NES / Famicom
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1988
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✪ Reviewed on August 1, 2024
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A humorous Square tactical-RPG before Final Fantasy. Soft-boiled eggs as units, pervasive absurd humor. Charming and original. Fascinating curiosity of Square's pre-FF catalogue.

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Category
Turn-Based Strategy 1 player 7+
Description
Light parody RPG featuring beginner knights attempting to save a kingdom. Published by Square, released in Japan in 1988. Light RPG mechanics with simplified combat and humorous tone. An original Square parody RPG on Famicom.

Hanjuku Hero review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,08 MB 📅05/07/1988
Published by Square

Hanjuku Hero (NES) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $11 Q6 complete
 $31 Q10 new
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Is Hanjuku Hero still worth playing in 2026?

A parodic RPG strategy from Square, Hanjuku Hero stages novice knights and a clumsy king trying to save a kingdom, in a deliberately comic tone. The blend of management, battles and offbeat humour contrasts with the studio's serious RPGs, in a light, endearing production. Left in Japan, the title demands the language to savour its gags. For a fan of humorous retro RPGs or someone curious about atypical Square productions, the title keeps a singular charm and a refreshing tone.

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