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Daikaijū Monogatari II is the sequel to Daikaijū Monogatari. The player is once again embodying the Fire Shell Hero, a legendary champion of the friendly shell monsters, who is summoned to help the shell monsters defeat the evil sorcerer Dark. Dark has managed to locate six of the eggs of the Demon King, who was … Continue reading “Daikaijū Monogatari II”
Year: 1996
Platforms: SNES
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
The magical land of Shelldorado is populated by creatures who look like beasts, but possess a great wisdom despite their appearance. A long time ago, the land was attacked by the Demon King Fattobajah. The Demon King was only defeated by the power of the four great elemental shells – Fire Shell, Water Shell, Air … Continue reading “Daikaijū Monogatari”
Year: 1994
Platforms: SNES
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
The demon lord Fat Badger has broken the seal containing him and carried out a revenge campaign against the world of Shell Dorado where humans and shell beasts collectively reside. Standing up to him are a group of 4 heroes – the human Ricky (his default name if the player leaves his name entry blank) … Continue reading “Kaijuu Monogatari”
Year: 1988
Platforms: NES
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
The sequel to Momotarō Densetsu continues its story, which is based on an old Japanese folk tale. Momotarō is a boy who was found by an old couple inside a giant peach. When he grew up, he found three faithful companions – a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant, and with their help defeated the … Continue reading “Momotarō Densetsu II”
Year: 1990
Platforms: TurboGrafx-16
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
The legend of Momotarō belongs to the most popular ones in Japanese and Asian folklore. The game follows the main story. An old couple, who was living peacefully in a small house, found a giant peach flowing down the river. As they wanted to eat the peach, they found inside a child. They named him … Continue reading “Momotarō Densetsu”
Year: 1987
Platforms: NES
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
Decades after the defeat of Ragon, an amnesiac man journeys across Minelvaton to battle the forces of the Darkness God Zuni, search for the missing Prince Kyral, and confront Ragon’s brother Zolde, while trying to discover his origin. Many of the game mechanics are derived from the first Silva Saga game, but with some significant … Continue reading “Silva Saga II: The Legend of Light and Darkness”
Year: 1993
Platforms: NES
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Following the Minelvaton Saga, the hero player is tasked with a trial to become the “Warrior of the Gods” and journey through Minelvaton to the land of Pantheon to bring down the dark god Zuhl. The typical JPRG mechanics in this game include a Town Mode, Outdoor Mode, Dungeon Mode and Battle Mode. In Town … Continue reading “Silva Saga”
Year: 1992
Platforms: NES
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
In the kingdom of Palmeccia, the royal couple have been murdered on the orders of the evil Ragon. Years later, the orphaned prince of Palmeccia, travels across the world of Minelvaton, seeking to become a Light Warrior and avenge his parents. The game plays in a typical JRPG fashion with random battles, grinding experience for … Continue reading “Minelvaton Saga: Ragon no Fukkatsu”
Year: 1987
Platforms: NES
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
This satirical RPG puts you in the shoes of a manager for idol trio Childs, leading them on a road trip to concerts around Japan. Being satirical of Dragon Quest, the game’s random encounters don’t actually represent combat. Instead, your “enemies” are ordinary people, animals and garbage piles. Rather than combat, you “butter up” your “enemies” … Continue reading “LaSalle Ishii no Childs Quest”
Year: 1989
Platforms: NES
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
The hero wakes up in the middle of a forest. His head hurts. He doesn’t remember anything: he doesn’t know who he is, and can only vaguely recall his own name. A man named Darus approaches the hero, takes him to a nearby village and introduces himself as a sorcerer on a quest for revenge. … Continue reading “Radia Senki: Reimeihen a.k.a. Tower of Radia”
Year: 1991
Platforms: NES
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Action RPG