Play Ganbare Goemon Kirakira Douchuu - Boku Ga Dancer Ni Natta Riyuu Online

Konami released Ganbare Goemon Kirakira Douchuu for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1995. It was part of the long running Ganbare Goemon series, which never gained a huge following outside Japan. This particular entry is a side scrolling platformer that feels very much of its mid 90s SNES era, with colorful, detailed sprites and a playful, anachronistic take on feudal Japan.

You primarily control the pipe wielding Goemon, though you can switch to his larger companion Ebisumaru. The main goal is to travel across Japan, screen by screen, to stop a villain from ruining a national dance competition. You explore towns and overworld maps, talking to quirky characters and entering side scrolling action stages. Your main tools are your pipe for close range combat and your ranged attack, the Ryuugeki Coin, which you fire at enemies and to hit distant switches. You also collect money to buy health restoring sushi and other power ups from shops. The pacing is generally relaxed, with the platforming stages offering a moderate challenge that spikes during boss fights. The overall feeling is one of cheerful, uncomplicated fun as you bounce between exploration and straightforward combat.