Play Ganbare Goemon - Sarawareta Ebisumaru (Japan) Online

Konami released Ganbare Goemon: Sarawareta Ebisumaru for the Game Boy in 1991. It was part of a wave of action-platformers on the system, offering a condensed version of the series' quirky style. You play as Goemon, the pipe-wielding hero, on a mission to rescue his friend Ebisumaru who has been kidnapped.

You control Goemon through side-scrolling stages, attacking enemies with your pipe and navigating environmental hazards. The main goal is to progress screen by screen, defeating bosses to advance the story. Signature mechanics include using a bow for ranged attacks in some sections and collecting coins to purchase items between stages. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty feels fair but requires careful movement. It feels satisfying to master the timing of your attacks and explore each compact level.