Play Ganbare Goemon - Yuki Hime Kyuushutsu Emaki (japan) (rev B) Online

Ganbare Goemon: Yuki Hime Kyuushutsu Emaki came out for the Super Nintendo in 1991, a release from Konami. It was part of that wave of Japanese action platformers that felt distinct from the more common fantasy or sci-fi settings of the time, offering a different flavor on the console.

You primarily control Goemon, a pipe wielding hero, and sometimes his large friend Ebisumaru. Your goal is to rescue Princess Yuki from a kidnapper, which sends you through towns, across countryside maps, and into side scrolling action stages. You move screen by screen on the overworld, and the action stages involve using your pipe to attack enemies, collecting coins to buy items from shops, and occasionally riding a giant robot for boss fights. The pacing is generally brisk, though some platforming sections can be tricky. It feels like a lively, slightly chaotic tour through a playful version of feudal Japan.