Ganbare Goemon: Ōedo Daikaiten

PlayStation · Action-Adventure

Ganbare Goemon: Ōedo Daikaiten

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SystemPlayStation
Released2001
GenreAction-Adventure
PublisherKonami
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesGoemon
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Published by Konami, Ganbare Goemon: Ōedo Daikaiten arrived on the PlayStation in 2001 as an action-adventure game.

It landed about 6 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2001 include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed and Worms World Party.

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: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage. The series also appears on other systems with Ganbare Goemon: Tōkai Dōchū Ōedo Tengu ri Kaeshi no Maki (DS).

Ganbare Goemon: Ōedo Daikaiten supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • 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

What playing Ganbare Goemon: Ōedo Daikaiten 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.

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Ganbare Goemon: Ōedo Daikaiten FAQ

When did Ganbare Goemon: Ōedo Daikaiten come out on the PS1?

Ganbare Goemon: Ōedo Daikaiten was released for the PlayStation in 2001.

Who made Ganbare Goemon: Ōedo Daikaiten?

published by Konami.

Is Ganbare Goemon: Ōedo Daikaiten multiplayer?

Yes. Ganbare Goemon: Ōedo Daikaiten supports up to 2 players.

How long does Ganbare Goemon: Ōedo Daikaiten take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Ganbare Goemon: Ōedo Daikaiten 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: Ōedo Daikaiten 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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