Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo! Classic Goemon Collection Returns Mid-Year
During a recent Nintendo Direct showcase, Konami surprised fans not only with familiar franchise revivals but also with the long-awaited return of one of gaming’s most beloved ninja thieves. Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo! has been officially announced—a comprehensive classic collection that brings the Goemon series back into the spotlight.
This special package gathers titles spanning from the 1980s through the early 2000s, bundling them into a single value-packed release scheduled to arrive mid-year.
A Definitive Goemon Collection
Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo! includes a total of 13 classic Goemon games, originally released across Famicom and Super Famicom-era platforms. Several of these titles are making their first-ever appearance on modern systems, offering both nostalgia and accessibility for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
To modernize the experience, the collection introduces quality-of-life enhancements such as:
- Rewind functionality, allowing players to undo mistakes instantly
- Quick Save, enabling fast and flexible progress saving
- Local multiplayer support, perfect for shared couch play
This release also serves as a celebration of the franchise’s 40th anniversary, making it a meaningful tribute to Goemon’s legacy.
Extra Content for Hardcore Fans
Beyond gameplay, the collection delivers a rich archive of bonus content. Players can explore a gallery filled with rare artwork, scanned original manuals, and a dedicated music library featuring classic soundtracks from across the series. Spin-off entries, including puzzle and board-style Goemon games, are also part of the package.
Full List of Included Games
- Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Douchuu
- Ganbare Goemon 2
- Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Oogon Kiseru
- Ganbare Goemon: Yukihime Kyuushutsu Emaki
- Ganbare Goemon: Sarawareta Ebisumaru!
- Ganbare Goemon Gaiden 2: Tenka no Zaihou
- Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shougun McGuiness
- Ganbare Goemon 3: Shishi Juurokube no Karakuri Manjigatame
- Ganbare Goemon Kirakira Douchuu: Boku ga Dancer ni Natta Wake
- Soreyuke Ebisumaru! Karakuri Meiro – Kieta Goemon no Nazo!!
- Ganbare Goemon: Kurofune Tou no Nazo
- Ganbare Goemon: Tengu-tou no Gyakushuu!
- Ganbare Goemon: Seikuushi Dynamites Arawaru!!
Release Information
Ganbare Goemon Daishuugo! is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC on July 2, with availability currently limited to select regions. Fans are eagerly watching to see whether additional language support will be introduced in the future.
