Urusei Yatsura - Lum no Wedding Bell (Japan)

In the NES game Urusei Yatsura - Lum no Wedding Bell, players take on the role of the unfortunate high school student Ataru Moroboshi, with the urgent mission of preventing the arranged marriage of his beloved alien girl, Lum Invader, to another mysterious suitor. The game falls into the adventure genre, combining puzzle-solving elements and character interaction, taking players on a humorous and challenging journey through Tomobiki Town.

The gameplay of Urusei Yatsura - Lum no Wedding Bell focuses on exploration and interaction with the environment. Players will move Ataru through different screens, from his home and school to other familiar locations from the series. The control interface allows players to select commands such as "move", "talk", "examine", and "use item". To progress in the game, Ataru must collect various items, ranging from simple objects to bizarre ones, and use them appropriately to solve puzzles.

Puzzles often require players to deduce and experiment. Sometimes, talking to familiar supporting characters from the Urusei Yatsura universe like Shinobu, Mendo, Ran, or Ten will provide important clues or trigger necessary events. Dialogues may have multiple choices, influencing the story's progression or how Ataru gathers information. The game might also include small action segments or simple mini-games, adding variety to the adventure experience.

The ultimate goal is to find a way to break Lum's engagement, which typically involves completing a series of interconnected tasks, unlocking new areas, or meeting key characters. With graphics and sound characteristic of the NES, Urusei Yatsura - Lum no Wedding Bell delivers a nostalgic experience, true to the humorous and quirky spirit of the original anime/manga.