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Jigoku Meguri

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A cute, spooky platformer about a monk’s journey through Hell

The briefing

About this game

Jigoku Meguri is a cute but spooky action platformer released in 1990. Players control Kackremboh, a small, bald Buddhist monk sent into the depths of Hell to stop Emma, the mad king of the underworld, and his minions.

Kackremboh uses magical powers and bouncing marbles resembling traditional Hindu and Buddhist prayer beads. The marbles come in different colors, with each color representing a distinct power, including red for fire and purple for lightning.

Game Information

  • Developer: Taito Corporation
  • Publisher: Taito Corporation
  • Release date: August 3, 1990
  • Genres: Action, Platform
  • Platforms: NEC PC Engine, TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine, Wii