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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)

Theme: Japanese-style RPG (JRPG), Turn-based strategy


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


Sweet Home follows the exploits of five members of an investigation group: Kazuo, Akiko, Taro, Asuka, and Emi. The famous painter Mamiya Ichirou lived many years in a secluded mansion, and rumor says there are some valuable frescos to find inside. Our investigators decide to take some pictures of the frescos. However, upon entering the mansion, … Continue reading “Sweet Home”

Year: 1989

Platforms: NES

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


Set partly in modern-day world and partly in a fantasy medieval Japan, the game is based on the manga/animé series Madara. Loosely connected to Buddhist and local Japanese myths, it tells the story of Madara, the son of the evil Emperor Miroku. An ancient prophecy said that a young warrior with tremendous powers will dethrone Miroku, … Continue reading “Mouryou Senki Madara 2”

Year: 1993

Platforms: SNES

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


As a baby, Madara was found floating in a river near Mount Shumi. The elder Tatara saved him, build gadgets to replace his missing body parts and raised him together with his grandchild Kirin. On Madara’s 15th birthday, when most of the world had already fallen to the Moki controlled by the Emperor Miroku, Madara … Continue reading “Mouryou Senki Madara”

Year: 1990

Platforms: SNES

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


In 22th century, mankind has left the Earth. A new space epoch began, called the Isis era. Human beings built an oasis in deep space, a space station called Lagrange Point. From there, they could send expeditions to remote planets and to explore the space. You control a young pilot named Jin. One day, when … Continue reading “Lagrange Point”

Year: 1991

Platforms: SNES

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


Sequel to Ganbare Goemon!, Goemon 2 puts you back in the shoes of Goemon as he traverses feudal Japan looking to bring justice to any corrupt baddies he may find. Joining Goemon in his adventure is the wacky ninja Ebisumaru which allows for simultaneous 2-player gameplay, marking the biggest difference in terms of gameplay with … Continue reading “Ganbare Goemon 2”

Year: 1989

Platforms: NES, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


This is a semi-humorous Japanese-style RPG set in medieval Japan. It tells us about the adventures of Goemon, the noble thief and skillful martial artist. One day Goemon returns home and finds out his favorite smoking pipe is gone. Who could have done such a horrible crime? Goemon’s friend Ebisumaru offers to help him to … Continue reading “Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ōgon Kiseru”

Year: 1990

Platforms: NES, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


Far beyond our world, there’s a world that resides in the books you read. But the five areas of the Book Worlds are in deep trouble! As Mamoru, a bookworm with ESP, you must go forth (with the help of a magical fairy and several other allies) to grab five special rings and save the … Continue reading “Esper Dream 2: Arata naru Tatakai”

Year: 1992

Platforms: NES

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG


Brick Town, a town within a storybook, is in peril! Evil forces have descended upon the land and kidnapped the mayor’s daughter. And it just so happens that you have ESP. Thus it descends upon you – and your gun – to save Brick Town. Unlike most other RPGs of the time, Esper Dream isn’t based on … Continue reading “Esper Dream”

Year: 1987

Platforms: NES, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG