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Bōken Jidai Katsugeki Goemon

is a Ganbare Goemon game released for the PlayStation 2 on December 21, 2000. It is the third game in the series set in a 3D world, following Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon and '. Unlike most of the other games, this game departs from the quirky humor that the franchise is known for, and replaces it with a more serious tone.

Gameplay

Inspired by the three-dimensional The Legend of Zelda games with some role-playing game elements, the player assumes the role of Goemon, who is set once again to save Japan. Goemon is able to use a large variety of weapons (including his trademark pipe), as well as equip sub-weapons, items and magic, which can be assigned in 4 hexagons for quick use. Another twist is the addition of a white tiger known as Kotora, whom Goemon can use to attack enemies when he locks on them.

Localization attempts

The now-defunct company Working Designs attempted to bring the game to English audiences as Mystical Ninja Goemon beginning in 2002. Motivated to promote a series "that's never quite received the recognition it deserves here [in the United States]", Working Designs displayed the game in its booth at E3 the same year. Mystical Ninja Goemon remained on the studio's release list until its closing in 2005.

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