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List of Doraemon video games facts for kids

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Have you ever wondered how many video games feature the famous robot cat, Doraemon? Lots of Doraemon video games have been released over the years, mostly in Japan. These games let you join Doraemon and his friends on many exciting adventures across different game consoles.

Doraemon Games on Consoles

Many Doraemon games have been made for various video game systems. Some of these games let you explore worlds, solve puzzles, or race against friends.

Early Console Adventures

Doraemon games first appeared on systems like the Arcadia 2001 and Epoch Cassette Vision. One of the earliest well-known games was Doraemon (Famicom) for the Family Computer (Famicom) in 1986. Later, Doraemon: Giga Zombie no Gyakushū also came out for the Famicom.

Super Famicom and Nintendo 64 Era

The Super Famicom saw several Doraemon games. These often mixed platforming (like jumping and running) with RPG elements, where you could explore a big overworld. Some titles include:

  • Doraemon: Nobita no Yousei no Kuni (1993)
  • Doraemon 2: Nobita to torairando no kiki (1993)
  • Doraemon 3: Nobita to Toki no Hougyoku (1994)
  • Doraemon 4: Nobita in the Moon Kingdom (1995)

Later, the Nintendo 64 also got its share of Doraemon games, like:

  • Doraemon: Nobita to Mittsu no Seireiseki (1997)
  • Doraemon 2: Nobita to Hikari no Shinden (1998)
  • Doraemon 3: Nobita no Machi SOS! (2000)

Handheld Console Fun

Doraemon games were very popular on handheld systems, letting you play on the go.

Game Boy Series

The original Game Boy had many Doraemon games, including:

  • Doraemon - Taiketsu Himitsu Dogu!!
  • Doraemon 2 - Animal Wakusei Densetsu
  • Doraemon Kart
  • Doraemon no Game Boy de Asobouyo: Deluxe 10

There were also many educational "Study Boy" games on Game Boy, helping kids learn Kanji (Japanese characters) and math.

Game Boy Color and Advance

The Game Boy Color continued the trend with games like Doraemon Kart 2 (1999) and Doraemon Memories: Nobita no Omoide Daibouken (2000). Educational "Quiz Boy" and "Study Boy" games also appeared on this system.

For the Game Boy Advance, you could find:

  • Doraemon: Green Planet: The Pounding Great Rescue! (2001)
  • Doraemon Board Game (2002)

Nintendo DS and 3DS Adventures

The Nintendo DS brought new Doraemon adventures, often based on movies:

  • Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur 2006 DS (2006)
  • Doraemon: Nobita no Shin Makai Daibouken DS (2007)
  • Nobita and the Green Giant Legend DS (2008)

The Nintendo 3DS also has many Doraemon games, including those based on movies like Doraemon: Nobita to Kiseki no Shima and Doraemon: Nobita's Space Heroes. Some 3DS games also focused on learning, like DoraKazu: Nobita no Suuji Daibouken for numbers.

Other Gaming Systems

Doraemon has appeared on many other consoles and platforms over the years.

Sega Consoles

PlayStation Consoles

PC Engine (TurboGrafx)

  • TurboGrafx 16: Doraemon: Meikyū Daisakusen, Doraemon Nobita no Dorabian Nights
  • TurboGrafx CD: Doraemon Nobita No Dorabian Nights

Wii and Wii U

  • Wii: Doraemon Wii
  • Wii U: Fujiko F. Fujio Characters Daishuugou! SF Dotabata Party!!

Other Unique Systems

  • 3DO: Doraemon Yuujou Densetsu
  • WonderSwan Color: Pocket no Chuu no Doraemon
  • Virtual Boy: Doraemon: Nobita no Doki Doki! Obake Land (this game was planned but never released)

PC and Mobile Games

Doraemon games are also available on computers and mobile devices.

Microsoft Windows (PC)

PC games include Doraemon Monopoly and several "Paso Pico" games, which are often educational. A popular farming simulation game, Doraemon: Nobita's Ranch Story / Doraemon: Story of Seasons, is also available on PC.

iOS/Android Mobile Games

Many Doraemon games have been released for phones and tablets, such as:

  • Run Nobita Run
  • Doraemon Gadget Rush
  • Doraemon Repair Shop and Doraemon Repair Shop Seasons
  • Doraemon MusicPad
  • Doraemon Comic World
  • Doraemon Badge Blast

Some mobile games, like Glico x Stand By Me Doraemon, are no longer available.

Nintendo Switch Games

The Nintendo Switch has also welcomed Doraemon with titles like:

  • Doraemon: Nobita's Chronicle of the Moon Exploration
  • Doraemon: Nobita's Ranch Story / Doraemon: Story of Seasons (a farming simulation game)

Arcade and Handheld LCD Games

Doraemon has also appeared in arcades and on simple LCD handheld games.

  • Doraemon's Anywhere Door / Doraemon no Dokodemodoa is an arcade game.
  • Many small LCD handhelds, like Dokodemo Dorayaki Doraemon, were also released, offering quick, simple fun.
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