Tōhō Kenbun Roku NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Adventure

Tōhō Kenbun Roku

Deep cut

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1988
GenreAdventure
DeveloperNatsume
PublisherNatsume
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Natsume, Tōhō Kenbun Roku arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988 as an adventure game.

It landed about 3 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1988 include Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II. Among the 29 NES adventure games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

Natsume also made Shadow of the Ninja, Shatterhand and S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team for the NES.

Tōhō Kenbun Roku is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Tōhō Kenbun Roku is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Tōhō Kenbun Roku gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Tōhō Kenbun Roku walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Tōhō Kenbun Roku FAQ

When did Tōhō Kenbun Roku come out on the NES?

Tōhō Kenbun Roku was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988.

Who made Tōhō Kenbun Roku?

It was developed by Natsume.

Is Tōhō Kenbun Roku multiplayer?

No. Tōhō Kenbun Roku is a single-player game.

How long does Tōhō Kenbun Roku take to play?

As an adventure game, Tōhō Kenbun Roku typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Tōhō Kenbun Roku on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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