Ganbare Goemon: Sarawareta Ebisumaru! Play Online

Summary

Ganbare Goemon: Sarawareta Ebisumaru! debuted on the Game Boy in 1991 as the first portable entry in the Goemon series, bringing the series’ quirky platforming to a handheld audience. The game mirrors the mechanics of its Famicom predecessor, Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Dōchū, but limits play to Goemon alone as he scours the levels to rescue his missing companion, Ebisumaru—Sasuke and Yae are nowhere to be found. After its Japan‑only launch, Konami bundled the title into the GB Collection Vol. 2 in 1997, adding a Super Game Boy color palette and decorative borders. A 2000 Game Boy Color port reached Europe under the simplified name “Starring Goemon,” swapping the original title screen for the Mystical Ninja branding that European fans recognized. The original Game Boy version resurfaced on Japan’s 3DS Virtual Console in 2012, and a fresh re‑release is slated for the 2026 Ganbare Goemon! Daishūgō compilation.

Storyline

In Ganbare Goemon: Sarawareta Ebisumaru! for the Game Boy, the plot centers on Goemon’s quest to rescue his companion Ebisumaru. The entire adventure is driven by Goemon’s efforts to track down and free Ebisumaru from whatever peril has befallen him.

Edited by Maya Carter