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Gandhara refers to the capital of the Kushan Empire, (today’s Pakistan and Afghanistan), founded in 1st century BC, whose rulers were Buddhists; it was one of the most flourishing Buddhist states in history. The story of the game, however, is based on pure mythology, featuring Buddhist deities in their distinctly Japanese incarnations. The protagonist is … Continue reading “Gandhara: Buddha no Seisen”

Year: 1987

Platforms: FM-7, MSX, PC-88, PC-98, Sharp X1

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG


Aspic is an Action Role Playing game utilizing a first person perspective in dungeons. Battles occur in real time on a separate arena similar to Zelda II’s map encounters. There are three option to pick upon a random encounter: fight, talk or run. Players can recruit extra warriors and pick which warrior will engage in … Continue reading “Aspic”

Year: 1986

Platforms: FM-7, NES, PC-6001, Sharp X1

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG


Lizard is a simple first-person dungeon crawler in Wizardry style, though with a single player character rather than a party. The goal is to explore a maze-like pseudo-3D tower and locate a magical book that would help the hero to rescue a captured princess. The player can choose between the classes of Fighter, Thief, and … Continue reading “Lizard”

Year: 1984

Platforms: FM-7, Hitachi S1, MSX, PC-6001, PC-88, PC-98, Sharp X1

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


Emperor Dark has taken control of the star system Kurane, invading the Eastern territories of the galaxy an bringing them under his yoke. In the West, the inhabitants of the Poibos system have constructed an energy barrier for protection. Seeing this as a challenge to their rule, Kurane annexed the neighboring star Gilgam and launched … Continue reading “Poibos”

Year: 1983

Platforms: FM-7, PC-88, PC-98, Sharp X1

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


After Sadler defeated the Caliph, he returned to his home village, greeted by his fellow assassins. A spy of the Crusaders has been spotted outside of the village; following his trail, Sadler encounters the powerful leader of the Knights Templar. Travelling together to different countries of the world, they try to find a mysterious holy … Continue reading “XZR II: Exile”

Year: 1988

Platforms: Genesis, MSX, PC-88, PC-98, Sharp X1, TurboGrafx-16, Windows

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG


It is the 12th century, and the Muslim world has been split into two warring factions. Meanwhile, Muhammad’s disciples are also threatened external forces – in the west the Crusaders; in the east the Mongols. As the Persian assassin Sadler, you are given the task of murdering the Caliph, hopefully saving the future of the … Continue reading “XZR: Idols of Apostate”

Year: 1988

Platforms: MSX, PC-88, PC-98, Sharp X1

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Action RPG


The people of the kingdom Arkases have mastered the ways of magic, thanks to their connection to the world of spirits. However, the humans used their magical powers to wage war on each other and to disrupt the harmony. Finally, the Golden Dragon told the king of Arkases that his country will be punished for … Continue reading “Arcus”

Year: 1988

Platforms: FM-7, MSX, PC-88, PC-98, Sharp X1, Sharp X68000

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


The Earth has changed. We don’t know yet what happened to humanity, but we know it was eradicated. The new Earth is called Makai – the Demon World. Generations of mythological creatures dwell upon the planet, from which the human being has mysteriously disappeared. One day, a wave of energy hits the Earth. The leaders … Continue reading “Last Armageddon”

Year: 1988

Platforms: FM Towns, MSX, NES, PC-88, PC-98, Sharp X1, Sharp X68000, TurboGrafx CD

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


The year is 3530 AD. The KGD (an obvious nod to the developer Kogado) Star System has fallen into the clutches of the evil Quila Empire. The hero of the game is a soldier of the Galactic Alliance who receives a mission to infiltrate a Quila base with his companion, a beautiful female android, and … Continue reading “Cosmic Soldier”

Year: 1985

Platforms: FM-7, MSX, PC-88, PC-98, Sharp X1

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


In Miracle Warriors: Seal of the Dark Lord, you have been asked to recover the Golden Seal which is being guarded by the Dark Lord Terarin. You start your quest by yourself, but you must find three other companions who will join you to defeat Terarin. You also must venture through five lands. You will find … Continue reading “Miracle Warriors: Seal of the Dark Lord”

Year: 1986

Platforms: FM-7, MSX, NES, PC-88, SEGA Master System, Sharp X1, Windows

Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)

Theme: Turn-based strategy


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