Whomp 'Em

Nintendo exclusivePort

Unknown perils lurk behind every corner! Seven powerful magical objects to use. Fight your way through eight complete worlds. Choose your own adventure. Grapple evil beasts at the end of each world.

Released: 7 December 1990
Platforms: NES
Genres: Platformer
Developers: Jaleco
Publishers: Jaleco
Modes: Single-player
Country: Japan
Composers: Tsukasa Tawada

About

Whomp 'Em, also known in Japan as Saiyūki World 2: Tenjōkai no Majin (西遊記ワールド2 天上界の魔神, lit. "Saiyūki World 2: Evil Spirit of Heaven") is a platform game released by Jaleco for the Nintendo Entertainment System in December 1990 in Japan and March 1991 in North America. It is named after Wampum.

Keywords

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Media

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Gameplay

Whomp 'Em is a platform game with some similarities to the Mega Man and Mario series.

After completing the first stage, the player can play the other six in any order. Each of the stages revolves around elements, such as fire and water. After each stage, the player gains a new weapon, much like in the original Mega Man series, which was extremely popular at the time. Both Whomp 'Em and the prior Saiyūki World (which was an adaptation of Wonder Boy in Monster Land) are based on the Journey to the West novel.

Reception

The North American video gaming magazine Nintendo Power gave Whomp 'Em an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5 in its May 1991 review. Allgame editor Brett Alan Weiss praised the game, describing it as "a solid platform game with crisp, clear graphics, peppy music, excellent controls, and a heroic character".

Releases by platformdates and regions as published

Platform	Released	Regions
NES	1 April 1991	Worldwide

Editions and related releases

Included in: Jalecolle Famicom Ver. Saiyuuki World II: The Demon God of Heaven - & Whomp'emPolymega Collection Vol. 13: Sengoku Blade
Follows: Saiyūki World
Part of: Saiyuuki World 2: Tenjoukai no Majin
Port of: Saiyuuki World 2: Tenjoukai no Majin