Play Mito Koumon - Sekai Manyuu Ki (Japan) Online

Game Overview

Ever wanted to play as a grumpy old nobleman disguised as a traveler, smacking corrupt officials with a fan? Mito Koumon lets you do exactly that—it's like if your grandpa decided to moonlight as a vigilante in feudal Japan. The pixel art has that warm, chunky NES charm, and battles are simple but satisfying, especially when you start recruiting weird little sidekicks (my favorite's the sumo wrestler who just belly-flops enemies).

At first I thought it'd be super serious with all the historical names, but nah—there's a ton of dumb jokes, like getting scolded by villagers for not tipping enough at tea houses. The overworld theme still gets stuck in my head sometimes, this jaunty little shamisen tune that makes even walking between towns feel like an adventure. If you've ever wondered what Dragon Quest would play like if it starred a grumpy samurai grandpa instead of a hero, here's your answer.