Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Kogane no Kiseru is a role-playing game (RPG) released by Konami in Japan on January 5, 1990. As the fourth entry in the Ganbare Goemon series and its first RPG title, it is set in Japan’s Edo period. Players take on the role of Goemon, who embarks on a quest to find his stolen family heirloom golden pipe.
After discovering the golden pipe is missing from his home, Goemon sets out with his friend Ebisumaru to recover it. Along the way, they face various enemies and challenges, and meet new allies including Yae, a character making her debut in the series.
The game features a classic turn-based battle system. Players talk to townsfolk for clues, buy weapons, armor and items, fight random enemy encounters, explore dungeons and hunt for treasure.
With its humorous story, diverse cast of characters and unique Japanese-style setting, Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Kogane no Kiseru became one of the most popular RPGs of its era.