Doraemon - Meikyuu Dai Sakusen (Japan)

Doraemon - Meikyuu Dai Sakusen is a platformer released for the NEC TurboGrafx-16 (PC Engine) in Japan in 1990. It was published and developed by Hudson Soft, a company well known for its PC Engine titles like the Bomberman series. This game is part of a wave of licensed Doraemon games that appeared on various Japanese consoles during the late 80s and early 90s, and it remains one of the more action-oriented entries in that lineup.

Players control Doraemon, the robotic cat from the future, as he navigates maze-like stages filled with enemies and obstacles. The core gameplay involves running, jumping, and using Doraemon's trademark gadgets - such as the Take-copter for flying or the Anywhere Door for teleporting - to find the exit. Each level is a labyrinth that requires both platforming skill and puzzle-solving to figure out the correct path. Players can also collect items and power-ups scattered throughout the levels to help Doraemon overcome tougher foes and environmental hazards.

For retro gamers, this title is a neat curiosity that shows how a beloved manga character was adapted into an action game on the PC Engine. It is not a masterpiece, but it captures the charm of the Doraemon universe with colorful graphics and bouncy music typical of early 90s Hudson Soft games. If you are a fan of the series or enjoy challenging platformers from that era, Meikyuu Dai Sakusen offers a solid, if niche, experience worth spending an afternoon with.