BAKERU

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  • Summary: Bakeru's adventure begins in this Japan-esque Wild Action Game!

    Disaster strikes Japan! Oracle Saitaro and his Festival Troops are using a bizarre festival to take over Japan. Bakeru travels to 47 Japanese prefectures to free Japan from the grip of evil spirits! Spectacular action set    Bakeru's adventure begins in this Japan-esque Wild Action Game!

    Disaster strikes Japan!
    Oracle Saitaro and his Festival Troops are using a bizarre festival to take over Japan. Bakeru travels to 47 Japanese prefectures to free Japan from the grip of evil spirits!

    Spectacular action set in fairy tale Japan!
    BAKERU takes place in "Fairy Tale Japan," a mix of modern Japan and old period dramas, which is divided into more than 50 stages.

    Battle on with Bakeru's drum!
    A secret treasure passed down by Tanuki Clan. It is said to be able to purify evil spirits. Fight through enemies and traps with simple controls!

    Transform into fairy tale heroes!
    By obtaining a Henge License, Bakeru can transform into whoever gave him the license. Transform into famous Japanese heroes like Kintaro and Momotaro to use their skills and abilities.     … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Gaming Age
    Sep 10, 2024
    90
    If you enjoy platformers and you have an inkling of interest in learning more about Japan, BAKERU might be the perfect package for you
  2. CGMagazine
    Aug 23, 2024
    90
    BAKERU blends smooth platforming with incredible combat (and a plethora of gameplay variety) to create one of the most fun games I’ve played in a while.
  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Aug 27, 2024
    90
    Bakeru is a warm, delightful thing and one of the best non-Nintendo platformers that I’ve ever played. Admittedly I’m partial to it given that I love roaming Japan for all its little regional quirks and specialties, and I loved discovering the developer’s interpretations of them here, but even if you’re not attuned to the game’s cultural resonance, its relentless joy will surely prove infectious.
  4. NintendoWorldReport
    Aug 23, 2024
    80
    Bakeru is an enjoyable romp that consistently delivers lighthearted action with a lot of charm even if it gets a little repetitive the deeper you get into it. Good-Feel clearly learned a lot from working with Nintendo because this game deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as Nintendo’s lighter fare. This isn’t quite the Goemon spiritual successor I felt I was promised, but Bakeru is still a good time (especially for younger players) and I hope that Good-Feel both continues working with Nintendo and continues to work on projects like this.
  5. God is a Geek
    Aug 29, 2024
    80
    BAKERU is a lovely Japan inspired action platformer, with novel drum-based combat and sensational collectables to gather.
  6. Impulsegamer
    Aug 28, 2024
    80
    A fun, and funky platform brawler fans of Mystical Ninja will adore.
  7. Cubed3
    Aug 23, 2024
    60
    This is a lengthy action platformer geared towards kids that will get mileage out of those that previously enjoyed Goemon titles back in the day. There are many similarities between Konami's sidelined franchise and BAKERU, but Good-Feel's latest release suffers from repetitive gameplay and a poor frame rate that hinders enjoyment. There is a strong appeal to the Japanese themes and setting, along with a cartoon style, child-friendly story and low difficulty that means all age groups can appreciate it. Just don't expect something quite reaching the qualities of Nintendo's top platformers.

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#35 Best Switch Game of 2024