Momotarō Densetsu Turbo (1990)

Platforms: TurboGrafx-16
Where to get it: My Abandonware

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How it feels

This game feels like a brisk, bright arcade-style quest through a classic folktale, with straightforward action that suits the console's era.

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About

Released in 1990 for the TurboGrafx-16, Momotarō Densetsu Turbo adapts the classic Japanese folktale into an action-adventure experience. The title combines elements of legend with arcade-style gameplay mechanics specific to that console generation.

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