Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon (USA) (日本語タイトル：Ganbare Goemon: Yukihime Kyūshutsu Emaki) is an action-adventure game developed and published by Konami for the Nintendo 64 in 1998. The game is part of the Ganbare Goemon series, and is the first game in the series to be released in the United States. The game follows the adventures of Goemon, a wandering ninja, and his friends as they attempt to save Princess Yuki from the evil Zōma. Players control Goemon and his friends Ebisumaru, Sasuke and Yae as they explore the game's world, which is composed of several large areas connected by a world map. Players can explore the various areas in the game and interact with NPCs to progress the story. The game also features several minigames which can be played to earn money and items. Combat in the game is action-based and focuses on using Goemon's various weapons and abilities to defeat enemies. Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon received generally positive reviews from critics. Critics praised the game's visuals and gameplay, but criticized its lack of challenge and repetitive nature. The game was a commercial success, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide. It was followed by two sequels, Mystical Ninja 2 Starring Goemon and Goemon's Great Adventure.