is a 1991 side-scrolling shoot 'em up video game released for the NEC PC Engine by Taito.

Gameplay

The player controls a Tengu, a flying creature from Japanese folklore, that must defeat enemies and avoid obstacles. The Tengu’s main goal is to rescue two foxes, Inari and Konta, that got into trouble with raccoon dogs.

Development and release

According to the Famitsu website, a special album was released with the soundtracks of Hana Taaka Daka!? and other retro games in 2017.

Reception

Hana Tāka Daka!? received generally favorable reviews. Japanese publication Micom BASIC Magazine ranked the game fifth in popularity in its November 1991 issue. TurboPlays Victor Ireland noted the game's whimsical characters, while Hardcore Gaming 101s Daniel Brink regarded it as an outstanding title in the PC Engine library.

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References

External links Hana Tāka Daka!? at MobyGames