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Gokinjo Boukentai (“Neighborhood Adventure Troop”) is one of the many SFC RPGs which never made it out of Japan. It was also brought out by an obscure publisher, making it largely unknown in the West. However, it has a small following in its country of origin, thanks to the character designs provided by Masumi Sudou (須藤 真澄). She … Continue reading “Gokinjo Boukentai”

In the far future Solid City is overrun by mecha-related crime, and few dare face the underworld mafias and street gangs that threaten the city. However everything changes when private eye Shuu’s girl is murdered in a mob-related hit and he decides to get to the bottom of the crime wave and avenge his girl’s … Continue reading “Solid Runner”

Hourai Gakuen no Bouken! Tenkousei Scramble, the only game developed by a completely unknown studio called Dynamite was published by J-Wing in 1996 to very limited success, it probably wouldn’t have ever caught anybody’s attention if not for Aeon Genesis‘s translation. It was based on a play-by-mail RPG from around the same time.

Dark Kingdom lets you experience a traditional story of a Japanese RPG from “the other side”. In this game, you play the role of a mercenary named Gene Dorman. Instead of becoming a world-saving paladin, Gene joins forces with the Demon King himself! He offers his services to him and receives from him various assignments. Gene … Continue reading “Dark Kingdom”

The magic world of Wozz, populated by magicians, alchemists, and other kinds of people – including simple town and village inhabitants – was a seemingly peaceful place, until one day, a poisonous rain started turning its inhabitants into monsters. The chief wizard realizes that the demon Balaam is trying to link the world of Wozz … Continue reading “Chō Mahō Tairiku Wozz”

“Maten Densetsu” is a RPG set in post-apocalyptic Japan, similar in style and in gameplay to Shin Megami Tensei and other Megaten games. You find yourself in the middle of the Tokyo district Akihabara. But is this really Akihabara? The buildings have turned into ruins, and you wander around the deserted streets without any idea of how you could … Continue reading “Maten Densetsu: Senritsu no Ooparts”

A sci-fi themed RPG from Pandora Box and Yutaka. The protagonist joins a special army division that regularly employs giant robot dragons in battle. Ryuuki Heidan Danzarb (“Dragon Squadron: Danzarb” in English, and is also sometimes called Ryuki Heidan Danzalv) is a sci-fi RPG developed by Pandora Box (with additional input from anime giant Gainax) … Continue reading “Ryuuki Heidan Danzarb a.k.a. Dragon Calvary Danzarb”

You are a young boy named Ray, who lives with his foster-father in a small country house on an island. But he can not enjoy his idyllic life for a long time. Ray is told about the evil wizard Homncruise, who plans to conquer the world. Defeating Homncruise won’t be easy: first Ray must find … Continue reading “Secret of the Stars”

Seven heroes from seven different Worlds. Seven heroes who were brought to a mysterious temple on a remote island and transformed into statues. Seven heroes who are chosen to bring harmony back to the universe: Miriene the witch (wizard), Lux the tetsujin (a race of iron people), Reeshina the grappler (monk), Tokio the ninja, Kamio … Continue reading “Mystic Ark”

Your character embarks on a quest to find the seven crystals that are hidden throughout the land of Ticondera. There are seven different characters to choose from, each with different beginning stats and specialties. The game is presented in a 2.5D perspective, but shifts to an over-the-shoulder semi-3D view when combat initiates. Combat is turn-based, … Continue reading “The 7th Saga”