Mr. Goemon

Mr. Goemon is the first game in the Ganbare Goemon series. It is based on Ishikawa Goemon, an infamous outlaw in 16th century Japan. It is a 2D side-scrolling platform game that consists of five stages where Goemon needs to go right and reach the end of the level while avoiding or defeating enemies. Enemies are defeated by jumping on top of them or by hitting them with a pipe. There are three lives in total. Points are earned by progressing and defeating enemies. (mobygames.com)