Play Crayon Shin-chan 2 - Ora To Wanpaku Gokko Dazo (japan) Online

I picked up Crayon Shin-chan 2 for the Game Boy, a 1993 release from Bandai. It was a time when licensed games based on popular cartoons were common, and this one fit right into that niche on the handheld. You don't see many people talking about it now, but it was there, another title on the shelf next to the more famous platformers.

You control Shin-chan, a mischievous little kid, running through suburban and fantasy themed stages. The main goal is simply to get from the start of each side scrolling level to the end. Your main actions are jumping on enemies and using a water gun to stun or push them back. You also collect candy scattered around the levels, which seems to be the primary method for earning extra lives. The game moves at a brisk pace, and the challenge comes from timing your jumps and managing the water gun's limited shots against enemies that respawn if you leave the screen. It feels like a straightforward, slightly chaotic romp through a child's imagination.