A Native American warrior NES action-platformer. Sioux Warrior with a spear and weapons acquired level by level. Mega Man-inspired gameplay revised. Overlooked but genuinely solid and recommendable.
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Action1 player7+
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Action platformer featuring Soaring Eagle, a Native American warrior using traditional weapons. Published by Jaleco, released in the USA in 1992. Warrior in side-scrolling view with tomahawk, spear and other traditional weapons. NES port of the Whomp 'Em game.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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A North American reskin of Saiyuki World 2 by Jaleco, released under American Sammy in February 1992. Its arrival as 16-bit machines took hold trimmed the print run, and the original Native American theme gives it an identity distinct from the Japanese source. The elevated loose value for a second-tier platformer reflects genuine scarcity combined with a solid gameplay reputation. Sought by collectors attuned to late conversions and uncommon American Sammy releases.
Is Whomp 'Em still worth playing in 2026?
An action platformer from Jaleco, Whomp 'Em follows Soaring Eagle, a Native American warrior who collects traditional weapons and powers across levels tackled in the order of his choice, in a structure clearly inspired by Mega Man. The precise handling, the varied level design and the original folkloric world bring a distinctive charm. The colourful presentation and the snappy pace appeal to genre fans. The difficulty stays accessible but consistent. For a fan of Mega Man style retro platforming or someone curious about overlooked NES gems, the title keeps a solid cachet and pleasure.
