All 7 titles in the legendary Japanese-style RPG series, from Oninin Gomaroku ONI to Bakumatsu Korinden ONI, are revived for the present day! Enjoy nostalgic pixel art, thrilling "Henshin" (Transformation) battles, and a richly detailed Japanese-style fantasy world on Nintendo Switch! This Japanese-style RPG series began with Oninin Gomaroku ONI, released for Game Boy in 1990. Its major appeal lies in a world built around traditional Japanese motifs such as yokai, oni, and ninja, and in stories woven by a cast of richly individual characters. It also features original elements such as the "Henshin" (Transformation) system, in which the protagonists unleash a hidden power within themselves and transform into otherworldly forms to fight. This collection includes all 5 Game Boy titles, which weave a grand tale across different eras and protagonists, as well as both Super Famicom titles, set in Japan's past during the Kamakura period and the Bakumatsu era, featuring historical figures as characters. This Nintendo Switch release keeps the original graphics and gameplay intact while adding convenient features such as quick save/load and rewind, for a more comfortable experience. Three highlights of all 7 titles, from Oninin Gomaroku ONI to Bakumatsu Korinden ONI: - Yokai, oni, ninja -- a unique world colored by traditional Japanese motifs: One of the series' greatest charms is its unique world built on motifs from Japanese folklore and history. Yokai, oni, ninja, swordsmen, and other distinctly Japanese figures appear throughout, and adventures unfold in a world where these otherworldly beings live and breathe. The era and setting also change from title to title, letting you enjoy a different flavor of the "Japanese" world in each one. - A grand story woven across eras and protagonists: Each title depicts the encounters, battles, and growth of a different protagonist. You can enjoy each story on its own, but part of this series' unique charm is how connections between characters and events emerge as you play through multiple titles. Across all 7 titles, you can enjoy a grand story spanning eras and generations -- the 5 Game Boy titles, connected like a sweeping historical saga, and the 2 Super Famicom titles, set against the backdrop of Japanese history. - Unleashing hidden power to become an otherworldly form -- the series-defining "Henshin" system: As the story progresses, the protagonists awaken a power hidden within themselves and transform into new forms through "Henshin". After transforming, not only their appearance but also their abilities change, letting them fight more effectively against powerful enemies. It's one of the series' defining systems, changing a human form into an otherworldly one. *The "Henshin" (Transformation) system is featured in all titles except ONI II: Onnin Densetsu. [Titles included] Game Boy (GB) versions -- where the legend of the Onnin began: - Oninin Gomaroku ONI (1990): The series origin, in which failed ninja Tenchimaru transforms into an oni and takes on the yokai. - ONI II: Onnin Densetsu (1992): Demon-hunter Takanomaru pursues the mystery of "Oninin Gomaroku" and confronts his own fate. - ONI III: Kuro no Hakaishin (1993): An ensemble drama across 5 chapters in which the protagonist changes each time, with the whole cast finally coming together at the end. - ONI IV: Kishin no Ketsuzoku (1994): Set 15 years after ONI II, this story follows Otokimaru as he journeys in search of his twin sister Mikoto, from whom he was separated in childhood. - ONI V: Onnin wo Tsugu Mono (1995): Protagonists from across the series come together beyond time, in a work that serves as the culmination of all 5 Game Boy titles. [Number of Players: 1] [CERO Rating: Pending Review]