Ganbare Goemon 3: Shishijyuurokubei no Karakuri Manji Katame is a light-hearted action-adventure game by the awesome guys at Konami.
The game feature Co-Op mode similar to the previous one and now has 4 characters.
Yae is the new playable character, joining the previous cast Goemon, Ebisumaru and Sasuke.
Yae was in the previous game but as a non playable character.
## Gameplay ##
Goemon 3 no longer takes use of the map screen but rather uses a larger united overworld, similar to Zelda Link to the Past.
Unlike the previews games, every character has a use while playing, they also have special moves.
You can switch between characters by pressing select.
Each character have special skills.
Goemon can use his pipe to swing on certain blocks, or go Super Saiyan on enemies.
Ebisumaru can use his special hula hoop to hook onto special platforms
Sasuke has bombs to open breakable objects/terrain.
Yae can turn into a mermaid to swim under water.
There are some other special stuff that you will have to find out for yourself.
Stages in this game are more like dungeons and they can get complex.
There are new bosses and Impact battle does a return as well.
## Graphics ##
Here is a sprite preview of Goemon 1-3
As you can see the new sprites are clearer and overall they are more detailed.
Threre is nothing else to mention about the graphics part from the art style is overall much better and the Futuristic Neo Japan is awesome.
## Controls ##
What can i say? They work as they should, no lag or delay.
Perfect!
## Story ##
The Wise Old Man has created a time travel device and sent himself into the future.
While he planned to use it to chase some skirts *wink*, the device is hijacked by Bisumaru, Ebisumaru’s French -Catholic descent.
Under the orders of the sinister Juurokubei, she wreaks havoc on Japan, and it’s up to you to travel to the futuristic Neo Edo to stop here.
## Replay Value ##
There might be some replay value here,. but I don’t see it. (note: this is not a bad thing, this is not really a game you beat many times)
## Conclusion ##
All in all, it’s an amazing game!
If you like Zelda type games and also enjoyed the previous Goemon games, you will love this game!
You can play it without knowing any Japanese but at some point in the game you might need to use a walkthrough.
If you can import it, do it!