• Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Apr 16, 1998
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Negative: 1 out of 10
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  1. Combine equal parts Super Mario 64, Japanese soap opera, Telly Tubbies, and LSD freakout. Shake (don't stir). And pour into your Nintendo. This will approximate the effect of Mystical Ninja, the most incomprehensible of incomprehensible anime games I have ever seen. Confusing, obtuse, ridiculous and very, very mediocre.

Awards & Rankings

12
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#7 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1998
6
#6 Most Shared N64 Game of 1998
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 60
  2. Negative: 2 out of 60
  1. Dec 22, 2020
    10
    This game is a place I will always want to return to. Amazed at the dim-witted review sites that reported a negative sort of culture shock. IThis game is a place I will always want to return to. Amazed at the dim-witted review sites that reported a negative sort of culture shock. I played this in 5th grade (not really even knowing what Japan was) and did not find any of the story, characters or humor the least bit puzzling or confounding. Full Review »
  2. Aug 5, 2023
    10
    What a hidden gem this beautiful game is. You learn about Japanese culture in the beautiful and peaceful Edo-Periode.
  3. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    So much fun this is Konami best game and should be remade since now they are back!