Holy Umbrella: Dondera no Mubou!!

In Holy Umbrella: Dondera no Mubou!!, a schoolboy from modern-day Japan is transported to a parallel universe after discovering a magical umbrella. With the country threatened by monsters created by the mysterious Dondera, he sets out to investigate the truth alongside a talking bird and other allies.

The game combines side-scrolling platform action with top-down, RPG-style town exploration. Players can visit the capital, enter houses, and talk with townspeople before tackling platforming stages. These stages allow character switching between the hero, the bird Bonto, and Saki, each with distinct abilities such as aerial sliding, double-jumping, and wall-jumping.

The umbrella serves as both a weapon and a traversal tool. Elemental stones can be collected and thrown at enemies, while additional power-ups and equipment expand the hero’s capabilities.

Game Details

• Release date: September 29, 1995
• Platforms: Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System
• Genres: Action, Platform, Role-playing (RPG)
• Developer: Earthly Soft
• Publisher: Naxat Soft