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The title (translated as Do Dutchwives Dream of Electric Eel?, an obvious humorous allusion to Philip K. Dick’s novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?) refers to a product of Japanese sex doll industry commonly known as “dutchwives”. One of such sex dolls has been stolen, and the Oranda Corporation hires a private investigator to retrieve it. The second … Continue reading “Oranda Tsuma wa Denki Unagi no Yume o Miru ka?”
Year: 1984
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
Wasteland takes place in the future after the nuclear holocaust of World War III. The player guides band of Desert Rangers from town to town, gradually uncovering a sinister plot that threatens what’s left of mankind. Much of the game is played like most other RPGs of its time: the player navigates the party through the … Continue reading “Wasteland”
Year: 1988
Platforms: Apple II, Commodore 64, DOS, Linux, Macintosh, Windows
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
Based on the cyberpunk novel by William Gibson. In a grimy future, you play Case, a cyberspace cowboy who finds himself broke in Chiba City. Find yourself a laptop and the right software for it so you can hack into databases around the city to regain your access to cyberspace. Buy and upgrade brain implant … Continue reading “Neuromancer”
Year: 1988
Platforms: Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIgs, Commodore 64, DOS
Genre: Adventure
Theme: Graphic adventure
The ancient demon Jashiin has slept for two thousand years. When he awakens, he directs his wrath towards the kingdom of Zeliard, whose rulers of yore have allegedly harmed him. For 115 days, a sand rain devastates the kingdom, turning it into a desert. To complete his cruel revenge, Jashiin turns Felicia, the princess of … Continue reading “Zeliard”
Year: 1987
Platforms: DOS, PC-88, Sharp X1
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Metroidvania
Danchi-zuma no Yūwaku (“Seduction of Condominium Wives”) is the first in Koei’s self-designated “Strawberry Porno Series”. The player takes the role of a condom salesman from Kawasaki. He has to gain access to seven apartments on the first floor of a residential building and sell his wares to the women living there. The game mostly feels … Continue reading “Danchizuma no Yuwaku (Seduction of Codominium Wives)”
Year: 1983
Platforms: FM-7, MSX, PC-88, PC-98, Sharp X1
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
An Ultima style RPG with an oriental flavor. The Deathlord and his army of demons are destroying the land and Emperor Nakamoto has called upon you and your party to fight back and defeat him. There are 8 races and 16 classes to choose from along with a handy translation guide that tells you a … Continue reading “Deathlord”
Year: 1988
Platforms: Apple II, Commodore 64
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
Assume the role of a Time Lord, an immortal race of beings responsible for protecting the temporal balance of the universe from chaos and destruction, and travel to the Galaxy’s End, to prevent Dr. Samuel Kurtz from traveling to the dawn of time and witnessing the Creation of all that is. Create your Time Lord … Continue reading “Alien Fires 2199 AD”
Year: 1987
Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST, DOS
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
Alter Ego is a game which tries to simulate life itself. The player creates a character with different personality statistics, either by assigning them randomly or by answering a few introductory questions. They then guide this character through seven life phases, from infancy to old age. The gameplay consists of a series of situations where a … Continue reading “Alter Ego”
Year: 1996
Platforms: Android, Apple II, Browser, Commodore 64, DOS, iPad, iPhone
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
Goshiki no Maryū is a follow-up to Haiiro no Majo and is set in the Lodoss War universe in the 6th century NRC (New Royal Calendar), about a decade after the War of Heroes ended with a dramatic battle between two former companions, King Fahn of Valis and Emperor Beld of Marmo. An era of … Continue reading “Record of Lodoss War II: Goshiki no Maryu”
Year: 1991
Platforms: FM Towns, PC-98, Sharp X68000
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Turn-based strategy
Rings of Zilfin is an unusual, but relatively unknown early fantasy solo RPG by Ali N. Atabek, who went on to create the Magic Candle series. It was meant for beginners to computer RPGs, featuring no character creation, simple game play and movie-like cut scenes, concentrating more on atmosphere than on character stats. The background: … Continue reading “Rings of Zilfin”
Year: 1986
Platforms: Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS
Genre: Role-Playing (RPG)
Theme: Real-time strategy