Retro-Bit of the Day: Honey Peach (Famicom, Sachen)

Today’s Retro-Bit of the Day focuses on Honey Peach, an unlicensed Famicom game released in 1990 by Sachen. Unlike traditional action or platform games of the era, Honey Peach is built around a rock-paper-scissors mechanic rather than reflex-based gameplay.
Each match requires the player to win two out of three rounds against an opponent. With each loss, the opponent removes an article of clothing. There are six opponents total, each with three stages before the match is fully completed. Upon winning, the game supplies a password that can be entered at the title screen, allowing players to skip directly to specific opponents.
While often remembered for its controversial presentation, Honey Peach stands as a historical example of how unlicensed developers experimented with unconventional gameplay concepts during the late Famicom era.