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Whomp 'Em

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Also known as
Saiyūki World II: Tenjōkai no Majin 西遊記ワールドII 天上界の魔神

A side-scrolling action platformer where a warrior uses his spear to battle bosses and collect magical totems.

Whomp 'Em is the North American NES version of Saiyūki World II: Tenjōkai no Majin, released in 1991. The original Japanese Famicom version was released in 1990, but the NES version under the title Whomp 'Em was released in 1991.


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About Whomp 'Em

Whomp 'Em is a side scrolling action platformer featuring a protagonist named Soaring Eagle. His objective is to gather magical totems for his pouch, each held by a distinct boss.

The gameplay involves navigating various environments, using a spear for offense and defense. This weapon allows for forward jabs and can also be thrust upward or downward during jumps, providing protection from aerial threats.

Following an initial stage without a boss, the player can select from six unique lands to tackle in any order. These areas, which include fiery, icy, aquatic, and forested settings, culminate in a challenging encounter with a guardian. After securing all six totems and their associated powers, the final challenge takes place in a cloud realm against a more formidable foe.

Whomp 'Em Screenshots

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Title screen
Title screen (Japanese version)
Starting in the tutorial stage, performing an upward stab
Climbing the cliffs in the tutorial stage
After completing the tutorial stage, you have the option of selecting from among 6 lands
Descending a chasm in the ice ritual
Cruising through ice ritual
The ice ritual boss
Collecting a power heart in the sacred woods
Climbing a large hollow tree in the sacred woods