Lupin III: Pandora's Legacy is a side-scrolling action game for the NES, released by Namcot in Japan on November 6, 1987. Based on Monkey Punch’s iconic Lupin III manga and anime franchise, its story picks up after Hayao Miyazaki’s 1979 film *The Castle of Cagliostro*.
Players control Lupin III and his allies Daisuke Jigen and Goemon Ishikawa, each with unique skills. Lupin wields various gadgets but has a short attack range; Jigen can shoot from afar and fire mid-jump; Goemon boasts powerful melee attacks. Switch characters anytime via radio to leverage their strengths against different challenges.
The game features multiple levels set in locations like a villa, Chinatown, dock warehouses, and pyramids. Players must evade enemies, solve puzzles, and ultimately rescue the kidnapped Princess Clarisse. Inspector Zenigata also appears, relentlessly chasing Lupin to ramp up the challenge.
With rich character designs and varied gameplay, Lupin III: Pandora's Legacy delivers a one-of-a-kind gaming experience.