Bandai WonderSwan Games Collection
The WonderSwan, developed by Bandai and designed by Game Boy creator Gunpei Yokoi, was a monochrome handheld released in 1999 exclusively in Japan. Its landscape-oriented design with both vertical and horizontal control options was innovative, as was its low power consumption (running on a single AA battery). The system found moderate success in Japan (selling about 3.5 million units) due to strong support from Square, which released Final Fantasy and other RPGs for the platform. The WonderSwan Color (2000) added a color screen while maintaining backward compatibility. While the hardware was technically superior to the Game Boy Color in some respects, it couldn't compete with Nintendo's market dominance or the upcoming Game Boy Advance. The system's library was Japan-focused, featuring many anime licenses and RPGs never localized for Western markets. The WonderSwan's legacy lies in its unique hardware design and its role as the last project by Yokoi, who died in 1997 before seeing its release. Today it remains a collector's item representing an alternative vision for handheld gaming during the transitional period between the Game Boy and modern handhelds.
All Bandai WonderSwan Games
A 2D fighting game featuring Digimon from the first three seasons. Players battle in arena stages collecting Spirits to Digivolve mid-fight. Unique rock-paper-scissors elemental combat system.
The first Naruto game ever released, this WonderSwan exclusive features side-scrolling ninja action with chakra-based special moves. Play as young Naruto Uzumaki through key early manga storylines with authentic Japanese voice clips.
A 2D fighting game featuring characters from the early One Piece saga, designed specifically for Bandai's WonderSwan handheld. Players battle in arena-style matches with special attacks based on each character's Devil Fruit abilities and unique fighting styles.
An enhanced RPG adaptation of the classic 'Gold Legend' arc from the Saint Seiya anime, featuring turn-based battles where characters unleash their Cosmo energy through signature attacks like Pegasus Ryu Sei Ken.
Dicing Knight is an action RPG developed by Bandai for the WonderSwan handheld console. Players control a knight who uses dice-based combat mechanics to battle monsters in a fantasy world. The game combines traditional RPG elements with unique dice-rolling mechanics for attacks and spells.
Rockman EXE WS is an action RPG based on the Mega Man Battle Network series, developed for the WonderSwan handheld. The game follows Lan Hikari and his NetNavi MegaMan.EXE as they battle viruses and cyber criminals in the cyber world, featuring a unique blend of real-time action and strategic deck-building elements.
A unique Rockman spin-off for WonderSwan featuring Mega Man (Rockman) and Bass (Forte) battling against new Robot Masters from the future. Features side-scrolling action with special abilities for both characters.
Klonoa's monochromatic WonderSwan debut featuring puzzle-platforming action across dream-themed museums. The first handheld entry in the series introduces the Wind Ring mechanic in portable form.
An action RPG adventure featuring Ultraman on the WonderSwan handheld. Players explore alien worlds and battle monsters while uncovering the mystery of the Land of Light.
The first Super Robot Wars title for Bandai's WonderSwan handheld, condensing the signature tactical RPG gameplay into a portable format. Features 25 playable units from 12 different mecha anime series.
The second Super Robot Wars installment for Bandai's WonderSwan handheld, featuring tactical battles with mecha from multiple anime series. Players command squads of iconic robots in grid-based strategic combat.
The final WonderSwan installment in the SRW series, featuring 22 mecha anime series including Gundam Wing, Mazinger Z, and Evangelion. Strategic turn-based battles with upgradeable units across 50+ stages.
Final Fantasy for the Bandai WonderSwan is a 2000 enhanced remake of the original 1987 NES game. Developed by Square, this portable version features updated graphics, streamlined gameplay, and new content while preserving the classic story of the four Warriors of Light restoring power to the elemental Crystals.
Final Fantasy II is a role-playing game developed and published by Square for the Bandai WonderSwan. Originally released in 1988 for the NES, this 2001 remake features updated graphics and gameplay while retaining the original's innovative leveling system where characters grow based on actions rather than experience points.
Final Fantasy IV is a 2002 enhanced port of the classic SNES RPG for Bandai WonderSwan. This version features upgraded visuals, rebalanced gameplay, and new content while preserving the original's iconic Active Time Battle system and dramatic storyline about dark knight Cecil's redemption.
A pocket-sized adaptation of the Guilty Gear fighting series for Bandai's WonderSwan. Features simplified controls and chibi-style versions of Sol Badguy, Ky Kiske, and other series favorites in portable battles.
Guilty Gear Petit 2 is a scaled-down fighting game adaptation of Guilty Gear X for the Bandai WonderSwan handheld system. Featuring chibi-style versions of the main Guilty Gear cast, this portable fighter simplifies the mechanics while retaining the series' signature fast-paced action. The game includes versus mode, survival mode, and a unique puzzle battle mode.
Makai Toushi SaGa is a remake of the first game in the SaGa series, originally released on the Game Boy in 1989. Developed by Aspect and published by Square for the WonderSwan Color in 2002, this enhanced version features completely revamped 16-bit style graphics, new animated cutscenes, and gameplay improvements while retaining the core experience of the pioneering handheld RPG that laid the foundation for the SaGa franchise.