Pokonyan! Henpokorin Adventure

About

Pokonyan! Henpokorin Adventure is a side-scrolling platformer where you play a cat-tanuki hybrid chasing after stolen snacks. The main goal is to recover treats taken by animals while collecting food items scattered across stages. Each collected item boosts your score at the end of a level. The core mechanic lets you shift between animal forms using your Henpokorin power. Different shapes change how you move and fight, like longer jumps or stronger attacks. You sprint, leap, and battle obstacles across colorful levels designed for single-player action. The game stands out for its quirky charm and playful use of transformation. Each form feels distinct enough to change how you approach challenges, balancing exploration and combat. While it doesn’t rely on complex systems, the focus on score-boosting collectibles adds replay value. Based on a 90s Japanese anime, it carries a lighthearted vibe that fits its source material. Released in 1994, it’s a niche title that Super Famicom fans might seek for its unique style and straightforward fun.

Storyline

In-game, animals have stolen the sweet treats of Pokonyan's human friend Miki Konoha (known as Amy in the Rocky Raccat version) and Pokonyan quickly pursues them. Pokonyan collects food items along the way - each of which adds to a bonus after the stage is complete - and Pokonyan can jump, sprint and change shape with his powers. His other forms give him stronger jumping and attacking capabiltiies, depending on the shape.