The western version of Sunsoft's Hebereke on NES. Four characters with distinct abilities to unlock and use. Metroidvania mechanics ahead of their time, wacky and endearing universe. A hidden gem.
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European version of Sunsoft's Hebereke featuring four characters with distinct abilities exploring a colorful world. Published by Sunsoft, released in Europe in 1991. Four playable characters in side-scrolling view in interconnected levels. European version of Sunsoft's original Hebereke on NES.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
The European version of Sunsoft's Japanese Hebereke, Ufouria never reached the United States, making it the only official Western form of this colorful metroidvania. A limited PAL print run late in the NES era drives a high complete-copy value and scarcity well above American Sunsoft titles. Its desirability stems from this regional-exclusive status and the game's growing reputation among Sunsoft enthusiasts.
An underrated gem
Beneath its cute exterior hides a sly little metroidvania where four creatures with distinct powers explore an interconnected world. Kept Japanese under this name, it only reached the West rebranded and stripped of its local charm. Its clever exploration and offbeat tone make it a gem for fans of platform-adventure.
Is Ufouria - The Saga still worth playing in 2026?
A Western version of Hebereke from Sunsoft, Ufouria - The Saga is a Metroid like exploration platformer where you control in turn four characters with distinct abilities to cross a colourful world riddled with secret passages. The back and forth between zones, the gradual unlocking of powers and the adorable art direction make up a gentle, clever adventure of rare coherence. The polished presentation and the cute humour carry through the years. For a fan of exploration platforming or someone curious about Sunsoft gems, the title keeps a remarkable charm and finesse.
