Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon N64
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
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| 2026-04-05 | £111.02 | £32.33 | £339.89 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £111.02 | £32.33 | £339.89 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £131.78 | £32.33 | £339.89 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £131.78 | £32.33 | £339.89 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £143.97 | £32.33 | £339.89 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £143.17 | £42.29 | £339.89 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £142.34 | £42.29 | £339.89 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £142.34 | £42.29 | £339.89 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £142.34 | £42.29 | £339.89 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £165.97 | £42.29 | £339.89 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £179.73 | £79.99 | £339.89 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £152.69 | £42.29 | £339.89 | 10 |
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Game History
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon was developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo (KCET) and published by Konami for the Nintendo 64. The game was directed by Kazuhisa Iwata and represented the first major 3D adventure for the long-running Goemon franchise, which had previously been known primarily for side-scrolling action games.
The game was first released in Japan on March 21, 1997, making it one of the N64's early titles in that region. It later reached North America on August 1, 1997, and Europe in 1998, giving it a staggered international release typical of the era.
Critical reception was mixed to positive upon launch. Reviewers praised the game's colorful aesthetics, quirky humor, and creative level design, which blended action gameplay with platforming and puzzle-solving elements. However, some criticized the camera system and occasional control issues that were common in early 3D platformers. Commercial performance was modest, and the game did not achieve blockbuster sales despite Konami's prominent position in the industry at the time.
Today, Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon holds significance among collectors as a cult classic and an early example of experimental 3D game design on the N64. Its relative obscurity compared to contemporary hits like Super Mario 64 has made it increasingly sought after by collectors, particularly Japanese copies, which command premium prices on the secondary market.
A notable aspect of the game's legacy is that it influenced the direction of the Goemon franchise, encouraging Konami to explore 3D gameplay in subsequent entries. The soundtrack, composed by Konami's in-house composers, is also remembered fondly by fans for its eccentric style that matched the game's irreverent tone.
The game never received a widespread re-release or Virtual Console appearance, contributing to its current rarity and collector appeal. Its status as a forgotten N64 gem has grown with retro gaming's resurgence in the 2010s and 2020s, introducing new audiences to this uniquely Japanese take on early 3D platforming.