Gokou
rushes off into a new adventure where the
spiky-haired lad punches and jumps in side scrolling
platform action. Controls are of the rudimentary
sort with "A" forcing Gokou to jump and "B" setting
off a punch/slash attack. To unleash a special
whirling roundhouse stick attack, press the "Left
Trigger." Later in the game, Gokou will learn how to
tap his inner power and throw fireballs by holding
the "Right Trigger." A life bar meters the amount of
vitality remaining but apples and burgers may be
picked up along the way to replenish life force.
When enemies are close, Gokou will perform a
punch but if they're a little farther away, a bo
stick lashes out pain. The first level introduces
gamers to troll-like monsters and flying creatures
that bear a likeness to pterodactyls. Some of the
winged beasts drop bombs on Gokou so take them out
at first sight. The first end level boss is a patsy
and one should be able to knock him out fairly
quickly.
In the second level, Gokou takes to the air on a
cloud and battles more pterodactyls and a pig which
changes into a red bat which in turn eventually
morphs into a powerful missile. It'll launch nasty
rocket exhaust blasts as well as charge into Gokou
with a pointy beak. This one's a little trickier but
the key to winning against it is to jump whenever it
tries to attack...
Later in the game, Gokou will face off one-on-one
against adversaries, travel to new and exciting
lands, and meet goofy characters who offer help and
hints. Power-ups are also available for the picking
including one which grants temporary invincibility
and another which extends the reach of the bo-stick.
There is one level where the attackers fire off a
lot of bullets. To counter the buckshot, press up on
the D-pad and hold B. Gokou will perform a spinning
defensive maneuver which sends bullets right back at
the shooters.
