An action-platformer based on Monster in My Pocket toys on NES. Miniaturized characters in a normal-sized human world. Original concept, inventive levels. Overlooked but truly charming.
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Action Adventure1 player3+
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Action game featuring miniature monsters in rival collection battles. Published by Konami, released in the USA in 1992. Monster characters in side-scrolling view in battles. NES adaptation of the Monster in My Pocket toy range.
The US NTSC counterpart of Konami's Monster in My Pocket adaptation in 1992. Released as attention shifted to the Super Nintendo, this version saw a small US run that makes it one of the priciest Konami NES catalog tail-enders, with boxed complete copies climbing sharply. The American version's scarcity, greater than the PAL edition, is the central driver here.
Is Monster in My Pocket still worth playing in 2026?
Monster in My Pocket is a Konami action game adapted from the figurine franchise, in which miniature monsters from world folklore clash in scrolling battles, solo or in two. The polished art direction, the inventiveness of the settings playing on the characters' reduced scale and the responsive playability make it a well-crafted action-platformer, typical of Konami's know-how. The short length and a high difficulty temper the enthusiasm. For fans of polished NES action-platforming and two-player co-op, it is a likable success.
