Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage PS1 box art

PlayStation · Action-Adventure / Action

Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage

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SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenreAction-Adventure, Action
DeveloperKCE Nagoya
PublisherKonami
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesGoemon
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage is an action-adventure game released in 1998 for the PlayStation, developed by KCE Nagoya and published by Konami. It blends action-adventure and action elements.

It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.

It is part of the Goemon series; on the PS1 you can also try Goemon: Shin Sedai Shūmei!, Ganbare Goemon: Uchū Kaizoku Akogingu and Ganbare Goemon: Ōedo Daikaiten. The series also appears on other systems with Ganbare Goemon: Tōkai Dōchū Ōedo Tengu ri Kaeshi no Maki (DS).

Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage 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 PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

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Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage FAQ

When did Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage come out on the PS1?

Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage?

It was developed by KCE Nagoya and published by Konami.

Is Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage multiplayer?

No. Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage is a single-player game.

How long does Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage 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 Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage 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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