Natsume於 1992 年 7 月 17 日在任天堂 Famicom（紅白機）上推出的《三眼神童》，將手塚治虫的經典漫畫改編成一款出色的動作遊戲。在紅白機生命週期的最後階段，幾乎將 8 位元主機的表現推至極限，操作流暢、畫面精美，使其成為紅白機上最頂尖的橫向捲軸動作遊戲之一，即便撇開原作的光環，也足以獲得高度讚譽。

視覺設計達到巔峰水平，角色動作流暢，場景細節豐富，從古代遺跡到移動的列車，再到充滿未來感的實驗室都刻畫細膩。主角寫樂保介的表情變化生動，尤其是當額頭膠布被撕掉、第三隻眼睜開時，角色的冷酷神情與強大超能力展現得淋漓盡致。音樂部分承襲 Natsume 一貫的硬派風格，旋律熱血且神祕，與古代文明的主題完美契合。打擊感極佳，子彈擊中敵人與角色受擊的動作和音效層次分明，帶來高度的操作滿足感。

故事劇情忠實呈現漫畫中神祕且略帶黑暗的風格。寫樂保介是古代「三眼族」的最後後裔，平時額頭貼著膠布時是天真、智力低下的少年，但當膠布被揭開，第三隻眼睜開後，他會變回冷酷、智慧超群且擁有強大超能力的惡魔王子。劇情描述他為了阻止另一名三眼族後裔——哥布林——摧毀人類而展開冒險，穿越各種文明遺跡，最終粉碎哥布林的陰謀並尋找三眼族失落的真相。

核心操作集中在「紅色神鷹矛」與貨幣系統的結合上。可以召喚神矛投擲攻擊，也能利用矛作為跳躍平台到達高處，並可回收矛進行蓄力攻擊，威力極大。擊敗敵人後會掉落金幣，可以射擊金幣讓其增大，增加策略性。在關卡中的商店，可以購買三種不同子彈（三叉彈、擴散彈、音波彈）及增加體力的藥水，讓戰鬥策略更加多樣化。

在市場上獲得高度讚譽，被認為是動作遊戲的教科書級作品。其難度曲線設計得宜，既具有戰性，又不會令人挫折。由於發售於 1992 年，當時超級任天堂已成主流，本作發行量稀少，純日版卡帶如今成為收藏市場上的夢幻逸品，價值極高。它也被視為手塚治虫作品改編遊戲中最成功的一部，不僅忠實還原寫樂的「亦正亦邪」魅力，更建立一個紮實而有趣的遊戲框架。

玩家最經典的回憶莫過於在空中精準踩上紅鷹矛的瞬間，同時射擊地上的金幣讓其變得巨大，帶來無比的快感。許多人也仍記得，為了購買最貴的子彈，在第一關的火車上射了無數次金幣的努力。

Natsume released Mitsume Ga Tooru on July 17, 1992, for the Nintendo Famicom, adapting Osamu Tezuka’s classic manga into a standout action game. Arriving near the end of the Famicom’s life cycle, the game showcased the console’s technical limits, offering fluid controls and impressive visuals that make it one of the finest side-scrolling action titles on the system, even beyond the aura of its source material.

The game’s graphics were a pinnacle of 8-bit design, with smooth character animations and richly detailed environments ranging from ancient ruins to moving trains and futuristic laboratories. The main character, Hosuke Sharaku, displayed subtle facial expressions, particularly the dramatic transformation of his third eye when the adhesive covering it was removed. Natsume’s signature sound design delivered energetic and mysterious tracks that perfectly complemented the themes of ancient civilizations, while combat feedback was highly satisfying, with layered audio for hits and enemy interactions enhancing the tactile feel of battles.

The story adhered closely to the manga’s mysterious and dark tone. Sharaku, the last descendant of the ancient “Three-Eyed Tribe,” normally appears as an innocent, dim-witted boy while his forehead is covered, but upon revealing his third eye, he becomes a cold, highly intelligent figure with immense psychic powers. The narrative follows his journey to stop another descendant, Goblin, who threatens humanity, taking him through ancient ruins to uncover the lost secrets of his lineage and ultimately thwart Goblin’s plans.

Gameplay revolved around Sharaku’s signature Red Condor spear and a currency system that added strategic depth. The spear could be summoned, thrown, and even used as a jumping platform to reach otherwise inaccessible areas. Players could recall the spear for charged attacks with devastating power. Defeated enemies dropped coins, and skilled players could shoot these coins to make them grow, allowing for more effective purchases. Shops scattered throughout levels let players buy enhanced bullets—like trident, spread, or sonic types—and healing potions, making combat strategy highly versatile.

Critics praised Mitsume Ga Tooru as a masterclass in action design, noting its well-balanced difficulty curve, satisfying controls, and depth of mechanics. Released in 1992, during the rise of the Super Famicom, the game’s limited production made original Japanese cartridges highly collectible and extremely valuable. Its historical significance lies in being perhaps the most successful Tezuka adaptation in gaming, capturing Sharaku’s dual nature while offering an engaging and polished gameplay experience.

The most memorable moments for players included precisely hopping onto the Red Condor spear mid-air while enlarging coins by shooting them repeatedly, a satisfying mix of skillful movement and resource management. Many fondly recall the countless shots fired in early levels just to afford the most powerful ammunition.