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Xanadu was the name of the summer capital of the Mongolian-ruled Yuan Dynasty in 13th century China. The game, however, is set in a fantasy world, its Xanadu being mysterious ruins beneath a prosperous kingdom, where only the bravest adventurers dare to venture. The player takes the role of one of such explorers, who is … Continue reading “Xanadu: Dragon Slayer II”

Year: 1985

Platforms: BREW, FM-7, MSX, Nintendo Switch, PC-8000, PC-88, PC-98, Sharp X1

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG


Dragon Slayer is commonly considered one of the progenitors of the action RPG genre. The premise is similar to Roguelikes: the player takes control of a knight who must fight his way through large overhead maze-like dungeons. Unlike roguelikes, the combat in the game is fully action-oriented: the player must approach the monster and “bump” into it … Continue reading “Dragon Slayer”

Year: 1984

Platforms: Epoch Super Cassette Vision, FM-7, Game Boy, MSX, PC-8000, PC-88, PC-98, Sharp X1

Genre: Action, Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG


In Panorama Tou the player assumes the role of an adventurer who is entrusted with the task of traveling to a beautiful island and liberating it from monsters. The game is closest to the role-playing format, albeit with several distinguishing features. The player character has hit points and stamina statistics, can equip weapons and armor, find or … Continue reading “Panorama Tou”

Year: 1983

Platforms: PC-88

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Real-time strategy


Your adventure takes place on a vast continent inspired by medieval Europe, Japan, and China. This world is governed by the four forces of Order, Chaos, Good, and Evil. Your actions will affect the balance of these forces and the future of this world. Choose your own adventure You are a free adventurer. Go to … Continue reading “Lunatic Dawn III: Passage of the Book”

Year: 1997

Platforms: Windows

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Sandbox / open world


Act as you please. In this world, you are free to do whatever you want.Aiming to become a veteran hero, will you walk the path of battle?Or, as an ordinary citizen, will you live a life unconnected to war?Your actions change the world.Not bound by purpose, duty, right or wrong.Yes, this is a “freestyle RPG”.

Year: 1998

Platforms: PlayStation

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Sandbox / open world


Like other Lunatic Dawn games, Lunatic Dawn II is, despite its Japanese origins, an exploration-oriented Western-style RPG. There is no main story line in the game, beside the cryptic mentioning of a legendary group of heroes who fought demons and as a result became demons themselves in the introduction sequence. There are no “main goal” … Continue reading “Lunatic Dawn II”

Year: 1994

Platforms: PC-98

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


A long time ago, humans possessed unique power, that allowed them to create wonderful things and to build a highly advanced civilization. But it all ended when the chariots of the terrifying Death God attacked and destroyed the beautiful cities beyond the skies. Humans have lost their memories. And the magical powers from before started … Continue reading “Lunatic Dawn”

Year: 1993

Platforms: PC-98

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


A futuristic Japan-only RPG for the Macintosh set in Oedo, a gigantic city floating in space around Earth’s moon. Remains of a highly-advanced civilization were found when the city was built, in the form of “mech” technology. You play as a young samurai apprentice that begins to have ominous dreams about his father and must … Continue reading “Samurai Mech”

Year: 1992

Platforms: Macintosh

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

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


Wind’s Seed tells the story of sister and brother, Meena and Otto, who possess the unique power of “call”, allowing them to focus spiritual energy in order to cast magical spells. Once they arrive in a small village, they are asked to go to the Western forest, presumably to help gather some healing plants. However, they … Continue reading “Wind’s Seed”

Year: 1995

Platforms: PC-98

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


Princess Minerva is based on an anime of the same name. In the kingdom of Whistler, the best fighters are young, beautiful women, proficient in many styles of combat. Princess Minerva is one of them. She participates in a tournament, battles against the best female fighters of the country, and ultimately joins forces with them, building … Continue reading “Princess Minerva”

Year: 1992

Platforms: PC-98, SNES, TurboGrafx CD

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy