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During the golden era of the 16-bit console generation, few series captured the unique blend of Japanese folklore, quirky humor, and tight action mechanics quite like Konami’s Goemon franchise. Released in 1993, Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shogun McGuiness—often referred to by fans as Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shogun Magginesu or by the descriptive title Let's Go! Goemon 2: Very Strange General McGuinness—served as a massive leap forward for the series on the Super Famicom. This sequel refined the formula established by its predecessor, delivering a vibrant, polished, and hilariously bizarre adventure that remains a high-water mark for the developer's output in the early 90s.
The narrative of Ganbare Goemon 2 is as colorful as its visual palette. The game follows the titular mystical ninja, Goemon, and his loyal (if eccentric) companion, Ebisu-maru. The peace of Edo-period Japan is once again threatened, this time by the eponymous General McGuinness. The General, a flamboyant villain with a penchant for Western-style aesthetics, plans to transform Japan into a Westernized theme park using his army of mechanical soldiers and strange inventions. To stop this cultural overhaul, our heroes embark on a journey across various provinces of Japan, meeting new allies and facing increasingly absurd robotic threats. The setting is a delightful anachronistic mix of traditional Japanese architecture and high-tech steampunk machinery, all wrapped in the series' signature comedic tone.
Building upon the foundation of the first SNES entry, the gameplay in Ganbare Goemon 2 is a masterclass in genre-blending. It seamlessly alternates between two primary modes: town exploration and side-scrolling action stages. In the villages, players can visit shops to buy armor and items, talk to NPCs for clues, and play mini-games to earn extra currency. Once players exit a village, the game shifts into a high-octane "jump and run" platformer.
One of the most significant additions to this sequel is the playable character Sasuke, a tiny mechanical ninja who joins Goemon and Ebisu-maru. Each character offers a unique playstyle: Goemon uses his traditional pipe and throwing coins, Ebisu-maru utilizes flails and strange dances, and Sasuke brings agile kunai attacks and bombs to the table. The game also features a robust two-player co-op mode, allowing friends to tackle the challenges together.
Perhaps the most iconic introduction in this title is the "Goemon Impact." These segments involve massive 3D boss fights from a first-person perspective, where players control a giant, wood-and-metal robot modeled after Goemon himself. These battles require players to punch, block, and fire coins at colossal enemy machines, providing a cinematic spectacle that was technically impressive for the hardware at the time.
This game was released on several platforms over the years, primarily focusing on Nintendo hardware in the Japanese market. To see the specific versions and regional availability, please refer to the list below:
While Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shogun McGuiness never received an official English localization during its initial run, its impact was felt strongly through the import market and fan translations. It is widely considered one of the best platformers on the Super Famicom, praised for its incredible soundtrack, inventive level design, and the sheer amount of content packed into a single cartridge. The introduction of Goemon Impact became a staple of the series, appearing in almost every subsequent entry, including the beloved Nintendo 64 titles. The game helped cement Goemon as one of Konami's flagship mascots during the 90s, showcasing the company's ability to innovate within the action-adventure genre.