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Doraemon: Noranosuke no Yabou

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This platforming game stars the titular robotic cat Doraemon from the anime of the same name. The player must traverse through the levels collecting cheeseburgers (all of them for a perfect score) and cat bells, while facing robotic enemies. Doraemon's methods of attacking are either jumping on e...

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Developer
Sega Enterprises

Released on
1993

Size
1 Player

Version
Game Gear

Requirements
Sega Game Gear

Downloads
Action

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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Description

This platforming game stars the titular robotic cat Doraemon from the anime of the same name. The player must traverse through the levels collecting cheeseburgers (all of them for a perfect score) and cat bells, while facing robotic enemies. Doraemon’s methods of attacking are either jumping on enemies or shooting them with a projectile powerup. After every three levels, the player will need to defeat a boss enemy to proceed to the next stage.

Doraemon: Noranosuke no Yabou

Overview & History

Released exclusively in Japan in 1991 for the Sega Game Gear, *Doraemon: Noranosuke no Yabou* (translating roughly to *Doraemon: Noranosuke's Ambition*) is a charming yet challenging platformer based on Fujiko F. Fujio's iconic manga and anime franchise. Developed during the early lifecycle of Sega's handheld console, the game leans heavily into the sci-fi comedic lore of the time-traveling robotic cat. The plot revolves around a villainous descendant of the main cast causing temporal anomalies, forcing Doraemon to travel deep into a feudal-era setting peppered with futuristic gadgetry. Unlike many licensed titles of the era that merely slapped a familiar sprite onto a generic engine, this Game Gear entry integrates Doraemon's famous secret gadgets directly into the level design, offering a uniquely contextualized experience for fans of the blue cat.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Players control Doraemon across multiple side-scrolling stages, dodging bizarre historical-themed enemies and environmental hazards. Gameplay centers on platforming precision paired with projectile combat. Doraemon cannot simply rely on jumping; instead, he utilizes iconic gadgets acquired throughout the stages—such as the Air Cannon and the Take-copter—to defeat bosses and access out-of-reach areas. The level design requires backtracking and careful item management, as certain gadgets have limited energy or ammo. Power-ups scattered across the stages restore Doraemon's health (represented by Dorayaki cakes) and upgrade his gadget arsenal. The visual style maximizes the Game Gear's color palette, delivering vibrant sprites and distinct period-accurate background art mixed with futuristic robotic machinery.