// Jigoku Meguri(1990)

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About Jigoku Meguri

Bonze is a Buddhist monk passing through Hell with only his prayer beads to protect him in this horror-themed Arcade platform. Bonze Adventure, or Jigoku Meguri ("Hell Tour"), is an Arcade platformer featuring the eponymous Buddhist monk Bonze has he makes his way through the Shinto/Buddhist equivalent of Hell. He is beset by demons and yokai from all sides but is able to exorcise them with his prayer beads, which are thrown outwards with a bouncing motion. Jigoku Meguri was first released to the Arcade in 1988 and later saw a Japan-only PC Engine port in 1990.

Release Date

Aug 3, 1990

Developer

Taito

Publisher

Taito

Jigoku Meguri FAQ & buying guide

What is Jigoku Meguri about?

Emma the King has lost his senses, causing him to lose order of his Underworld domain – enabling evil entities to roam freely. The player controls Bonze Kackremboh, a Buddhist priest who is son of the Divine Dragon. Kackremboh must now go on a journey to find and confront Emma. In order to find Emma, Bonze must survive against hordes of yokai, such as snakes, giant eyeballs, ghosts, kitsune, spiders, entities appearing to be hitodama/will-o'-the-wisp, as well as other evils.

Game modes: Single player

Quick answers

When was Jigoku Meguri released?

Jigoku Meguri released on August 3, 1990, developed by Taito and published by Taito.

What platforms is Jigoku Meguri available on?

Jigoku Meguri is available on Wii, TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine. It supports single player.