Gon (ゴン) is a side-scrolling platform game for the Super Famicom published by Bandai in 1994. The game is an adaptation of the manga series Gon by Masashi Tanaka, about the daily life of a dinosaur named Gon.
Plot
Like the manga, the game has minimal plot and no dialogue. It advances the story using comic-style cutscenes with a focus on comedic situations Gon gets himself into searching for food, interacting with other animals, or venturing into different ecosystems that make up the prehistoric world.
Gameplay
Throughout the game, the player encounters various animals that seek to steal food from Gon or kick him out of his napping place. The goal of each level in the game is to track down and defeat a main enemy. The levels are divided into sub-stages that are connected through passageways. The game occasionally switches to a 3D perspective, with Gon having to avoid obstacles such as logs and pits.
Gon has various attacks with which he can attack enemies including a bite, a tail-swipe, and a headbutt. He can also briefly fly by flapping his arms and can occasionally use a special giant bite attack. The game features no health bar, with Gon instead becoming angrier as he takes damage. When Gon becomes too angry, he destroys the planet, resulting in a game over. The game features seven levels and players can save their progress using a four-digit passcode.
See also
- Gon: Baku Baku Baku Baku Adventure, a 2012 video game also based on the Gon manga
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Gon has made quite a name for itself in the gaming world, captivating us with its distinctive atmosphere and compelling gameplay dynamics. Thanks to Tose's meticulous craftsmanship and Bandai's strong presentation, the high production quality is evident in every moment of the game. Masterfully blending Platform mechanics with modern standards, the game's fluid gameplay makes hours fly by unnoticed. All in all, the Gamer24h team stands firmly behind our rating. This is a unique journey you won't want to miss.