THE PC-9801 REVISITED: A TREASURY OF CLASSIC GAMES – RPGS, VOL. 1
Hiroaki Sudo
Explore the legendary role-playing games that defined the golden age of the PC-9801, brought to life through extensive commentary and a wealth of screenshots.
This book focuses on the RPGs that played a central role in Japan's PC gaming culture, offering a comprehensive look at their origins, evolution, and lasting influence on modern gaming.
It features in-depth coverage of Japan's three major RPG franchises of the era—Hydlide, Dragon Slayer, and The Black Onyx—along with their sequels.
The book also explores influential Western RPG series, including Wizardry, Ultima, and Might and Magic, highlighting their importance to the PC-9801's gaming library.
Going beyond simple game introductions, the book examines gameplay systems, development histories, and the gaming culture of the time, providing a fascinating and detailed look at one of the most influential periods in Japanese computer gaming history.
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LANGUAGE | BINDING | EDITION | ISBN | YEAR | PAGES |
Japanese | Paperback | 9784802110976 | 2026 | 160 |
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The PC-9801 Revisited: A Treasury of Classic Games – RPGs, Vol. 1
甦るPC-9801 珠玉の名作ゲーム列伝 RPG編Vol.1
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