Play Doraemon (Japan) (Rev A) Online

Doraemon for the NES came out in 1986, developed by Hudson Soft. It was one of many licensed games from that era, based on the popular manga and anime series. The game doesn't try to reinvent the wheel; it fits right in with the platformers and adventures typical of the mid-80s Nintendo library.

You control Nobita, navigating side-scrolling stages filled with platforms, enemies, and environmental puzzles. Your main goal is to progress through each level, often by finding keys or reaching an exit. Doraemon lends you gadgets like the Take-copter to fly short distances or the Bamboo-copter for higher jumps, which you need to use strategically to overcome obstacles. The pacing is slow, and the controls can feel stiff, making some jumps and enemy encounters more frustrating than challenging. Playing it feels like stepping into a slightly clumsy, but earnest, interactive cartoon.