![Ganbare! Daiku no Gen-san [Model SHVC-EZ] screenshot](images/game/61365_2.png "Ganbare! Daiku no Gen-san [Model SHVC-EZ]")
がんばれ！大工の源さん © 1993 Irem Corp.
(Ganbare! Daiku no Gen-san)
Ganbare! Daiku no Gen-san is a frantic, character-driven side-scrolling action game. Serving as a sequel to Irem's 1990 arcade hit Daiku no Gen-san (known as Hammerin' Harry in Western markets), the title follows the titular carpenter, Gen-san, as he uses his trusty wooden mallet to smash through eccentric enemies and obstacles. The game is celebrated for its zany, "wacky" aesthetic, varied level design, and a combat system centered on mallet-based upgrades and projectile-based special attacks.
Mallet Mastery: Gen-san's primary weapon starts as a basic wooden hammer, but can be upgraded to more devastating versions, with the "Heavy Metal Hammer" being the pinnacle of his arsenal. Strategic use of the hammer is vital, as it functions for both standard melee combat and specialized techniques, such as unleashing shockwaves by smashing the ground or firing stars in a 360-degree arc.
GAME ID: SHVC-EZ
The game was presented at the Famicom Spaceworld' 93 in August 1993 in Japan. It was then released on December 22, 1993 at a retail price of 8,900 JPY.
Unique Enemy Designs: The game maintains the series' reputation for offbeat humor. Players face an absurd variety of foes, including bizarre-looking cats and aggressive, floor-sweeping old ladies. These enemies frequently ambush the player, popping out from behind environmental assets to catch the unprepared.
Non-Linear Level Design: While strictly side-scrolling, the stages often feature diverging paths, allowing players to choose different routes to reach the level's conclusion and boss encounter. A key constraint is the game’s "no-return" policy: once a player progresses past a certain point, they are unable to move backward to reclaim missed items or power-ups.
Diversified Gameplay: Beyond traditional platforming, the game breaks up the combat rhythm with high-speed racing sections, adding a layer of variety that keeps the pacing tight and engaging.