Far East of Eden II: Manjimaru

About

Far East of Eden II: Manjimaru is a 2003 RPG remake that reimagines an older PC Engine title with updated visuals and gameplay. You play as Manjimaru, a young warrior from the Fire clan thrust into a centuries-old feud against the Roots clan. The story unfolds in Jipang, a fictional world mixing medieval Japanese aesthetics with European fantasy, complete with over-the-top samurai archetypes and mythical creatures. Combat is handled from a first-person perspective, blending melee attacks, magic, and item use in real-time. The game leans into its eccentric charm with exaggerated character designs and a lighthearted tone that contrasts with its epic stakes. The standout is its visual style, 3D environments paired with pixel-art character models that mimic retro 2D RPGs. Anime-style cutscenes add a cartoonish flair, balancing the game’s action with slapstick humor. While the narrative follows familiar clan-warfare tropes, the setting’s quirky fusion of East and West sets it apart. With no modern updates or remasters, it remains a niche entry for fans of old-school RPGs. Its blend of straightforward combat and whimsical presentation earned a cult following, though it rarely tops best-of lists. Still, it’s a curiosity worth exploring for its bold, campy personality.

Storyline

The setting starts in a beautiful country named Jipang where the Fire clan and Roots clan have been rivals over centuries since the dawn of time, good versus evil. The home town of Manjimaru Sengoku, a descendant of the Fire clan, is attacked by the Roots clan. He begins a long journey to save the world. Along the way he will meet Danjūrō Kabuki, Tarō Gokuraku and Kinu to help him in his quest.