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Idol Hakkenden (Japan)

NES / Famicom
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Reviewed in
1989
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✪ Reviewed on September 16, 2024
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A Japanese adventure RPG based on the classic novel Nansou Satomi Hakkenden. Carefully crafted historical universe, developed narration. Entirely in Japanese. For Japanese narrative RPG fans.

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Category
Adventure 1 player 12+
Description
RPG featuring an idol singer embarking on an adventure to save a fantasy world. Published by Toei Animation, released in Japan in 1989. Top-down exploration and turn-based combat. A little-known original RPG on Famicom.

Idol Hakkenden 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
💾0,15 MB 📅13/10/1989
Published by Tamtex

Idol Hakkenden (NES) price, value & rarity

Highly sought-after
Q1 loose
 $44 Q6 complete
 $209 Q10 new
 $667 !
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Collector interest

Idol Hakkenden is a Famicom RPG from TamTex under Toei Animation's wing, blending fantasy adventure with idol culture and never released in the West. This genre curiosity draws collectors of obscure Japanese RPGs, where supply difficulty sustains a high price despite confidential renown. Complete boxes with manual are scarce, the print run having targeted a niche 1989 audience.

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