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Gegege No Kitaro for the Game Boy Advance came out in 2003, a time when the handheld was full of action platformers and RPGs. It was developed by KCE Studios and published by Bandai, fitting right into that era of licensed games based on popular anime. You step into the shoes of Kitaro, a one eyed yokai boy, on a mission to protect humans from malevolent spirits.

You guide Kitaro through side scrolling stages, using his detachable hair needle as a projectile and his geta sandals for platforming. The main goal is to clear each area of yokai, often culminating in a boss fight. Signature mechanics include using Kitaro's Hair Needle attack to hit enemies from a distance and his Geta Jump to reach higher platforms or evade attacks. The pacing is methodical; you explore screen by screen, dealing with enemy patterns and occasional environmental puzzles. It feels straightforward but demands precision, especially during boss encounters where timing your attacks and jumps is crucial. Playing it gives you that satisfying loop of clearing rooms and mastering Kitaro's simple yet effective moveset.