Maru's Mission [Action Game]


Potential Pros & Cons

PROS:
- Only Jajamaru game to be released in the U.S. (so far)
- Decent backdrops
- A few cool power-ups
- Moderate Length
- Uncommon game (for collectors)
- Silly ending

CONS:
- Mostly uninteresting characters and story
- Mostly uninteresting gameplay mechanics
- The power-ups are mostly very cheap
- Challenge level seems lacking
- Underwhelming soundtrack
- Underwater levels lack substance and are unnecessary

Vyse States:
"The game was a modest attempt to get people interested in the
Jajamaru series. Unfortunately, it wasn't nearly good enough and
Jaleco has done better in the past. Nearly everything you kill
recovers your life and most bosses just get shot to death the moment
they appear on the screen. Ah well."

Bel States:
"Nice way to introduce the series to the U.S. Jaleco. Okay...jokes aside,
this game isn't very good. Sorry Jaleco."


Game Screenshots

Title Screen A samurai in America!? What kind of sorcery is this!? Foes like Dracula and Frankenstien make an appearance, giving this game a reason to spring up in October. Kill a foe, get some life, kill a foe, get some life, kill a foe, get some life, kill a foe, get some life, kill a...


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