Wolf Team

Aakushu Youen No Jidai Wo Koete

Aakushu Youen No Jidai Wo Koete

Sharp X68000 - Released - May 3, 1990

Arcshu: Kagerou no Jidai o Koete is loosely related to the greater Arcus series. It is a visual novel created in the parody style, and in the process hits many common pop culture items of the day (movies, novels, comics, animation, etc.). The story follows the main character, Jeda, through a series of still images and standard adventure-game puzzles and menu-based navigation as the player works through an overlying mystery. As the story progresses, Jeda finds that there is a hole in his dimension, and the only way to repair this hole is to travel through other dimensions (and time) to seek out a mystical holy sword and a group of CDs that will restore things to their proper nature. Throughout this journey, there are numerous cameos and other appearances by other Wolf Team and Nippon Telenet characters from various other media (The Valis Series, Midgarts, Final Zone, etc.). Musically, there are also numerous tracks that have been pulled from these same properties (and in some cases comically rearranged) and are used to good effect here.

Anet Futatabi

Anet Futatabi

Sega CD - Released - March 30, 1993

Set in the same fictional universe as Earnest Evans and El Viento, the story takes place two years after El Viento, and concludes the story of Annet and Earnest. Zigfried's true motives are finally revealed as well. Being rescued from certain sacrifice by father figure Earnest Evans, Annet travels across Europe and encounters a local sect that wants her special pendant. After an attempted ambush in the sect's castle, she barely escapes, and begins another quest to protect the world from destruction.

Apros: Daichi no Shou Kaze no Tankyuu Sha hen

Apros: Daichi no Shou Kaze no Tankyuu Sha hen

NEC PC-9801 - Released - December 25, 1992

Apros: Daichi no Shou Kaze no Tankyuu Sha hen is an Adventure game, developed and published by Wolf Team, which was released in Japan in 1992

Arcus

Arcus

Sharp X1 - Released - 1988

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 the deeds of the humans. Enter Jedah Chaf, a young man who has left his home village to fulfill his dream of becoming a knight. Will Jedah be able to save his country and to restore peace in the world? Arcus is a RPG that is played entirely from first-person perspective. You navigate your hero by choosing a location from a menu. Once in dungeons, you have a separate menu whenever you encounter enemies. You fight them in turn-based combat, attacking physically or casting magic. The game is more close to Western RPG style than to Japanese one, and utilizes AD&D terminology for character stats.

Arcus

Arcus

NEC PC-9801 - Released - July 10, 1988

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 the deeds of the humans. Enter Jedah Chaf, a young man who has left his home village to fulfill his dream of becoming a knight. Will Jedah be able to save his country and to restore peace in the world? Arcus is a RPG that is played entirely from first-person perspective. You navigate your hero by choosing a location from a menu. Once in dungeons, you have a separate menu whenever you encounter enemies. You fight them in turn-based combat, attacking physically or casting magic. The game is more close to Western RPG style than to Japanese one, and utilizes AD&D terminology for character stats.

Arcus

Arcus

NEC PC-8801 - Released - 1988

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 the deeds of the humans. Enter Jedah Chaf, a young man who has left his home village to fulfill his dream of becoming a knight. Will Jedah be able to save his country and to restore peace in the world? Arcus is a RPG that is played entirely from first-person perspective. You navigate your hero by choosing a location from a menu. Once in dungeons, you have a separate menu whenever you encounter enemies. You fight them in turn-based combat, attacking physically or casting magic. The game is more close to Western RPG style than to Japanese one, and utilizes AD&D terminology for character stats.

Arcus

Arcus

Microsoft MSX2 - Released - November 1, 1988

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 the deeds of the humans. Enter Jedah Chaf, a young man who has left his home village to fulfill his dream of becoming a knight. Will Jedah be able to save his country and to restore peace in the world? Arcus is a RPG that is played entirely from first-person perspective. You navigate your hero by choosing a location from a menu. Once in dungeons, you have a separate menu whenever you encounter enemies. You fight them in turn-based combat, attacking physically or casting magic. The game is more close to Western RPG style than to Japanese one, and utilizes AD&D terminology for character stats.

Arcus I・II・III

Arcus I・II・III

Sega CD - Released - July 23, 1993

Arcus I-II-III (アークス I・II・III) is a first-person dungeon RPG released exclusively for the Sega Mega-CD Japan. It combines the first three games in Wolf Team's Arcus series; Arcus, Arcus II: Silent Symphony and Arcus III, originally released for Japanese computers between 1988 and 1991.

Arcus II: Silent Symphony

Arcus II: Silent Symphony

NEC PC-8801 - Released - 1989

Ten years have passed since the knight Jedah Chaf and his companions gained an audience with the Golden Dragon and made the choice that determined the destiny of the Arcusas land. The half-elf Picto was one of the five heroes who accompanied Jedah. A new adventure lies in front of him. Rumors of the legendary Rune Blade draw him out on a new quest, but his true mission will be to find his legendary companions and to rid Arcusas of a new terrible evil. Visually, Arcus II is more similar to a traditional Japanese RPG than its predecessor. The navigation is done in top-down perspective in all the locations. The turn-based battles are still viewed from first person perspective. The enemies are visible on screen and the battle initiates once the player into contact with one of them. Despite its typical RPG structure and gameplay focus (party management, turn-based battles, large world to explore, etc.), Arcus II lacks several basic RPG features. The party receives only gold and no experience points from battles. There are no weapons and/or armor that the characters are able to equip; money can only be spent on healing items. Enemies can be therefore avoided altogether, and the game's challenge lies in the boss battles.

Arcus II: Silent Symphony

Arcus II: Silent Symphony

Microsoft MSX2 - Released - 1989

Ten years have passed since the knight Jedah Chaf and his companions gained an audience with the Golden Dragon and made the choice that determined the destiny of the Arcusas land. The half-elf Picto was one of the five heroes who accompanied Jedah. A new adventure lies in front of him. Rumors of the legendary Rune Blade draw him out on a new quest, but his true mission will be to find his legendary companions and to rid Arcusas of a new terrible evil.

Arcus II: Silent Symphony

Arcus II: Silent Symphony

Sharp X68000 - Released - January 27, 1990

Ten years have passed since the knight Jedah Chaf and his companions gained an audience with the Golden Dragon and made the choice that determined the destiny of the Arcusas land. The half-elf Picto was one of the five heroes who accompanied Jedah. A new adventure lies in front of him. Rumors of the legendary Rune Blade draw him out on a new quest, but his true mission will be to find his legendary companions and to rid Arcusas of a new terrible evil. Visually, Arcus II is more similar to a traditional Japanese RPG than its predecessor. The navigation is done in top-down perspective in all the locations. The turn-based battles are still viewed from first person perspective. The enemies are visible on screen and the battle initiates once the player into contact with one of them. Despite its typical RPG structure and gameplay focus (party management, turn-based battles, large world to explore, etc.), Arcus II lacks several basic RPG features. The party receives only gold and no experience points from battles. There are no weapons and/or armor that the characters are able to equip; money can only be spent on healing items. Enemies can be therefore avoided altogether, and the game's challenge lies in the boss battles.

Arcus II: Silent Symphony

Arcus II: Silent Symphony

NEC PC-9801 - Released - 1990

Ten years have passed since the knight Jedah Chaf and his companions gained an audience with the Golden Dragon and made the choice that determined the destiny of the Arcusas land. The half-elf Picto was one of the five heroes who accompanied Jedah. A new adventure lies in front of him. Rumors of the legendary Rune Blade draw him out on a new quest, but his true mission will be to find his legendary companions and to rid Arcusas of a new terrible evil. Visually, Arcus II is more similar to a traditional Japanese RPG than its predecessor. The navigation is done in top-down perspective in all the locations. The turn-based battles are still viewed from first person perspective. The enemies are visible on screen and the battle initiates once the player into contact with one of them. Despite its typical RPG structure and gameplay focus (party management, turn-based battles, large world to explore, etc.), Arcus II lacks several basic RPG features. The party receives only gold and no experience points from battles. There are no weapons and/or armor that the characters are able to equip; money can only be spent on healing items. Enemies can be therefore avoided altogether, and the game's challenge lies in the boss battles.

Arcus III

Arcus III

NEC PC-9801 - Released - October 18, 1991

Twelve years have passed since the half-elf Pikto and his friends have defeated the evil demon and restored peace in the world of Arcusas. But evil raises its ugly head one more time. The capital city is attacked, the soldiers are massacred... Is the powerful sorcerer Vido to blame? But Pikto knows that in order to preserve peace in the land, different races - elves, dwarves, humans - have to unite. He must find faithful companions, venture to dangerous places. and save the world once again! Arcus III returns to the traditional gameplay concept of the first game: the entire game plays from first-person view; pseudo-3D maze-like dungeons are home to randomly appearing enemies, which must be defeated in turn-based combat. Pikto and his companions can also learn a variety of magic spells.

Arcus Odyssey

Arcus Odyssey

Sharp X68000 - Released - June 29, 1991

Long time ago, an evil sorceress Castomira decided to conquer the world. But a good princess revolted against her, and in a great fight defeated the sorceress. But in order to completely seal the sorceress' powers, the princess had to forge a magic sword. For a long time this sword guarded the peace of the citizens of Arcus. But now the followers of Castomira stole it, and the world is facing a great peril... This is a Gauntlet-like game: lots of action and magic, with items to collects, and many dungeons to free from monsters. The game is also viewed from an isometric perspective, typical for the genre. Choose one of four characters to battle your way through dungeons and castles, or play with a friend in a 2-player mode.

Arcus Pro68k

Arcus Pro68k

Sharp X68000 - Released - April 21, 1989

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 the deeds of the humans. Enter Jedah Chaf, a young man who has left his home village to fulfill his dream of becoming a knight. Will Jedah be able to save his country and to restore peace in the world? Arcus is a RPG that is played entirely from first-person perspective. You navigate your hero by choosing a location from a menu. Once in dungeons, you have a separate menu whenever you encounter enemies. You fight them in turn-based combat, attacking physically or casting magic. The game is more close to Western RPG style than to Japanese one, and utilizes AD&D terminology for character stats.

Arcush: Kagerou no Jidai o Koe te

Arcush: Kagerou no Jidai o Koe te

Microsoft MSX2 - Released - February 24, 1990

Arcshu: Kagerou no Jidai o Koete is loosely related to the greater Arcus series. It is a visual novel created in the parody style, and in the process hits many common pop culture items of the day (movies, novels, comics, animation, etc.). The story follows the main character, Jeda, through a series of still images and standard adventure-game puzzles and menu-based navigation as the player works through an overlying mystery. As the story progresses, Jeda finds that there is a hole in his dimension, and the only way to repair this hole is to travel through other dimensions (and time) to seek out a mystical holy sword and a group of CDs that will restore things to their proper nature. Throughout this journey, there are numerous cameos and other appearances by other Wolf Team and Nippon Telenet characters from various other media (The Valis Series, Midgarts, Final Zone, etc.). Musically, there are also numerous tracks that have been pulled from these same properties (and in some cases comically rearranged) and are used to good effect here.

Arcush: Kagerou no Jidai o Koe te

Arcush: Kagerou no Jidai o Koe te

NEC PC-9801 - Released - 1990

Arcshu: Kagerou no Jidai o Koete is loosely related to the greater Arcus series. It is a visual novel created in the parody style, and in the process hits many common pop culture items of the day (movies, novels, comics, animation, etc.). The story follows the main character, Jeda, through a series of still images and standard adventure-game puzzles and menu-based navigation as the player works through an overlying mystery. As the story progresses, Jeda finds that there is a hole in his dimension, and the only way to repair this hole is to travel through other dimensions (and time) to seek out a mystical holy sword and a group of CDs that will restore things to their proper nature. Throughout this journey, there are numerous cameos and other appearances by other Wolf Team and Nippon Telenet characters from various other media (The Valis Series, Midgarts, Final Zone, etc.). Musically, there are also numerous tracks that have been pulled from these same properties (and in some cases comically rearranged) and are used to good effect here.

Arcush: Kagerou no Jidai o Koe te

Arcush: Kagerou no Jidai o Koe te

NEC PC-8801 - Released - December 16, 1989

Arcush: Kagerou no Jidai o Koe te is loosely related to the greater Arcus series. It is a visual novel created in the parody style, and in the process hits many common pop culture items of the day (movies, novels, comics, animation, etc.). The story follows the main character, Jeda, through a series of still images and standard adventure-game puzzles and menu-based navigation as the player works through an overlying mystery. As the story progresses, Jeda finds that there is a hole in his dimension, and the only way to repair this hole is to travel through other dimensions (and time) to seek out a mystical holy sword and a group of CDs that will restore things to their proper nature. Throughout this journey, there are numerous cameos and other appearances by other Wolf Team and Nippon Telenet characters from various other media (The Valis Series, Midgarts, Final Zone, etc.). Musically, there are also numerous tracks that have been pulled from these same properties (and in some cases comically rearranged) and are used to good effect here.

D: Oushou Shinkirou

D: Oushou Shinkirou

NEC PC-9801 - Released - August 10, 1990

D: Ōshū Shinkirō is a turn-based strategy war game set during the time of World War II. The player can select one of the available five scenarios: "Second Great European War" (that's the way the game calls what is usually referred to as World War II, 1939-1946), "World War" (1942-1946), "Invasion of Poland" (1939), "Operation Barbarossa" (invasion of Soviet Union, 1941), and "D-Day" (invasion of Normandy, 1944) The player can choose to control one of the following armies: Germany, England, USA, and Soviet Union (naturally, not all of them are available in each scenario). The player can compete against up to 3 computer opponents. Each scenario begins with a historical event that led to its existence; afterwards, the player is free to re-write or change history his/her own way. Beside the actual strategic war gameplay, the game also includes diplomacy options (such as asking another country for support, signing an agreement, etc.) Events occur as a result of the player's action (cities captured and destroyed, countries capitulating, etc.) The player moves the units over the top-down map; a battle occurs when the player's and enemy units are in proximity. Battles are displayed graphically, but evolve automatically, without the player's input. The player needs to calculate the amount, strength, and type of units (infantry, tank, planes, etc.), weighing the pros and contras of engaging the enemy to secure victory.

Daitoua Mokushiroku: Goh

Daitoua Mokushiroku: Goh

NEC PC-9801 - Released - March 29, 1991

Goh is a turn-based military strategy game in which the player takes control of Japan during two decisive events of World War II: the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway. Any of these two scenarios can be selected from the main menu. The game focuses entirely on military tactics. Each turn consists of a preparatory and an active phase. During the first phase the player can opt to produce and assign aircraft to army units. The active phase involves tactically moving these units on a large-scale overhead world map, or choosing to attack any targets within the range of the planes.

Devastator

Devastator

Sega CD - Released - May 28, 1993

The game's story is based on a mini-anime series, with extracts from the anime being used for cutscenes between the levels. The story centers on a man named Ryo, who begins working for a company called Yaesu as a replacement for his friend Masato. During a test ride with a new machine, however, he is somehow thrown into another dimension. After being rescued there by a group of mecha pilots from vile creatures named Devastators, he learns that nefarious people are working on a connection between that and his own dimension, and sets out to stop them. Devastator is a run & gun-style platformer with shoot-'em-up segments. The player controls a humanoid mech with a mid-range weapon, which can be described as a sickle on a chain, and one of three different long-range weapons. The goal in each level is simply to reach the end and defeat a boss. Most of levels consist of platforming, but sometimes the gameplay switches to a horizontally scrolling shoot-'em-up. Weapons can be upgraded by collecting items left by defeated enemies, similar to the Turrican games, but the protagonist may only have one long-range weapon; picking up another replaces the old one. There is only one type of standard upgrade item. To select a weapon, the player has to shoot the power-up until it shows the correct symbol.

Diamond Players

Diamond Players

Fujitsu FM Towns Marty - Released - 1993

Diamond Players is a Sports game, developed and published by Wolf Team, which was released in Japan in 1993.

Earnest Evans

Earnest Evans

Sega CD - Released - December 20, 1991

In the 1930s, a man known as Earnest Evans had learned of three ancient idols which hold enough power to destroy the Earth. Evans had decided to search the world to find the scattered idols, but was injured before he could find all three. Now, many years later, his grandson, Earnest Evans III, continues his grandfather's quest to save humanity from total annihilation. However, a rival treasure hunter named Brady Tresidder also seeks the idols to bring the world's destruction. Evans must find the treasures before Tresidder does. During his journey, Evans stumbles upon the beautiful young green-haired girl Annet Myer lying in some ruins in Peru who decides to accompany him for the rest of his adventures. The two encounter a mysterious figure by the name of Sigfried, who has unknown motives, but seems to know a lot about Hastur and his cult.

FZ Senki Axis

FZ Senki Axis

Sharp X68000 - Released - October 10, 1990

It is 100 years into the future. Nuclear weapons, missiles and other weapons of mass destruction are banned, but a new piece of military hardware is about to shape the future. The N.A.P. (New Age Power-Suit), is the newest weapon, a mechanical tank, able to destroy anything in its path. You play as a soldier of the El Shiria Military's "Undead" unit named Howie Bowie (no joke) as you are about to go on a urgent mission to destroy your enemies, The Bloody Axis, before they can strike at your nation. Using the newest N.A.P., the K-19 Phantom, you are dispatched to destroy them before it is too late. You can equip your N.A.P. with up to 14 different weapons including flamethrowers and landmines and has seven stages, fighting your way on the streets, through deserts and up to the Axis HQ and finally a mech-to-mech battle with the enemy.

Gaudi: Barcelona no Kaze

Gaudi: Barcelona no Kaze

Sharp X68000 - Released - August 10, 1989

Gaudi: Barcelona no Kaze was the first adventure developed by Wolf Team. It takes place in the Spanish city of Barcelona, which just the year before the release of the game was chosen for the celebration of the 25th Olympic Games. This is important to mention as the game takes place in the summer of 1992, the time at which the Olympic Games were being held in Barcelona. The game is a classic graphical adventure with static images and text, with the occasional appearance of small menus that ask you which action you want to execute next. Hard-boiled stories will be touching each corner of the most emblematic spaces of the city (which had been digitalized for the occasion, with special mention to the monuments designed by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí). The stories have all the elements of a thriller, including terrorist attacks, characters with a dark past, romance, crime, etc. all this accompanied by elegant Latin jazz throughout the adventure.

Gaudi: Barcelona no Kaze

Gaudi: Barcelona no Kaze

Microsoft MSX2 - Released - July 28, 1989

Gaudi: Barcelona no Kaze was the first adventure developed by Wolf Team. It takes place in the Spanish city of Barcelona, which just the year before the release of the game was chosen for the celebration of the 25th Olympic Games. This is important to mention as the game takes place in the summer of 1992, the time at which the Olympic Games were being held in Barcelona. The game is a classic graphical adventure with static images and text, with the occasional appearance of small menus that ask you which action you want to execute next. Hard-boiled stories will be touching each corner of the most emblematic spaces of the city (which had been digitalized for the occasion, with special mention to the monuments designed by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí). The stories have all the elements of a thriller, including terrorist attacks, characters with a dark past, romance, crime, etc. all this accompanied by elegant Latin jazz throughout the adventure.

Gaudi: Barcelona no Kaze

Gaudi: Barcelona no Kaze

NEC PC-8801 - Released - June 1, 1989

Gaudi: Barcelona no Kaze was the first adventure developed by Wolf Team. It takes place in the Spanish city of Barcelona, which just the year before the release of the game was chosen for the celebration of the 25th Olympic Games. This is important to mention as the game takes place in the summer of 1992, the time at which the Olympic Games were being held in Barcelona. The game is a classic graphical adventure with static images and text, with the occasional appearance of small menus that ask you which action you want to execute next. Hard-boiled stories will be touching each corner of the most emblematic spaces of the city (which had been digitalized for the occasion, with special mention to the monuments designed by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí). The stories have all the elements of a thriller, including terrorist attacks, characters with a dark past, romance, crime, etc. all this accompanied by elegant Latin jazz throughout the adventure.

Gaudi: The Wind of Barcelona

Gaudi: The Wind of Barcelona

Microsoft MSX2 - Released - 1989

Goh II

Goh II

Fujitsu FM Towns Marty - Released - 1993

Goh II is a historical turn-based war strategy game that takes place entirely during World War II in Asia. The player controls the military forces of Japan and has to win the war against USA, United Kingdom, Soviet Union and China. Preparation phase involves setting up factory and assigning to them production of planes, ships, and tanks. Units can be moved around on a large-scale map of Asia. The actual battles proceed automatically, their outcome calculated according to the parameters of individual units, vehicles and equipment. There are also limited diplomatic options such as making an agreement with one of the belligerents. However, there is no way to force them switch sides or avoid participating in the war.

Granada

Granada

Sega Genesis - Released - November 16, 1990

The Super Strategic Defense Initiative of the 1990's banned inter-continental ballistic missiles and nuclear warheads. Now the year is 2016. Weapons today are limited to super strategic mobile weapons. Enter Granada. Hypertek-Cannon Tank. (HCT). Firepower as we know it today is all but abandoned with Granada. Granada uses shield and radar to create its defense mechanism. Offensive firepower is provided by the most awesome array of weaponry ever assembled on a battlefield.These include multi-directional interceptors, long-range homing missiles, and a device designed to totally obliterate all opposing forces. You will command Granada through the peaceful streets of Tobora. Battle the giant flying battleship Astarsha, and Valsic, another HCT.

Granada

Granada

Sharp X68000 - Released - April 20, 1990

In the year 2016, war has broken out in Africa over mining rights to rare metal. Machines of destruction called "maneuver cepters" have been developed as the primary force, but recently a mysterious maneuver cepter has appeared in the northern territories. It is known by the name of "Granada", and has been destroying the weapons of the factions on both sides. You are this machine's pilot, a man by the name of Leon Todo. Granada is a free-roaming scrolling shooter. You control the titular maneuver cepter Granada as you make your way through each stage, destroying the enemy's weapons. You have a map that tells you where your targets are on the stage, and once all the targets have been destroyed a large boss enemy appears which must also be destroyed. You are equipped with a standard cannon, as well as a more powerful blaster that will actually push your machine backwards with the recoil. There are also assist pickups which will follow you and reflect any shots you fire at it toward the nearest enemies. Of special note is the fixed cannon feature. Using this feature, you can hold the direction of fire while still moving freely. The game has nine stages and three difficulty levels.

Gulf War Soukouden

Gulf War Soukouden

Fujitsu FM Towns Marty - Released - 1993

Gulf War Soukouden is a Simulation game, developed and published by Wolf Team, which was released in Japan in 1993.

Hiouden

Hiouden

NEC PC-9801 - Released - June 26, 1992

The country ruled by the king MacIntyre is attacked by king Macaulay and his underlings. The land is burning, and the castle is under attack. The guards convince the young prince Richard to escape. But as he steps out of the castle, he encounters a mysterious dryad named Beatrix. The dryad tells him that there is one way to save the kingdom. A powerful ring can turn all the monster statues in the castle to real monsters. But to be able to do that, Richard must be cursed. The young prince doesn't hesitate. Very soon, he leads the army of monsters into battle, unaware of the price he will have to pay for that... Hiōden is a strategy game with RPG elements. The player navigates several teams of characters, mostly monsters (up to six in each team) through isometric environments. Sometimes cooperation between different player-controlled teams is required to advance. The game plays in real time, i.e. enemy parties also move and perform actions without waiting for player's input. The RPG angle is present in form of character levels - characters grow stronger after defeating enemies. It is possible to put the teams on "auto-mode", having some of them move and perform actions on their own. The game has a mouse-driven interface with a somewhat unusual feature for its time: windows. The movement field of different teams, character statistics, overview map, team management screen - everything has its own window. It is possible to enlarge any window to full screen, close it, open several small windows at the same time, and drag windows to arrange them on the screen in any way.

Hiouden II

Hiouden II

NEC PC-9801 - Released - November 16, 1993

When Richard MacIntyre, the hero of the first Hiōden, became old, he retired from his duties, intending to spend the rest of his days in a secluded location together with the dryad Beatrix. But one day, the old king meets a little girl and gives her a present - a ring that Beatrix gave him long time ago. Fast-forward to present time: Marcfeand, a young man with a mysterious past and even more mysterious intentions, deliberately gets himself accused of a crime and is thrown into prison. But there, he meets Millray, a young girl with magic powers, who was wrongly imprisoned. Changing his plans, Marcfeand helps the girl to escape from her cell - but the guards are alarmed, and soon the two unlikely heroes have to fight for their lives. Shortly thereafter the two young people discover that they can re-animate and command monsters - which is the same curse the old king Richard MacIntyre was afflicted with... Like its predecessor, Hiōden 2 is a mixture of RPG and real-time strategy. The player commands one or more teams at the same time. The battles are mostly automatic, with preparation having more weight that the actual commands during battles. There is an option to "stop the clock" and adjust the strategy. Most of the gameplay involves exploring the maze-like isometric location with the player's teams, fighting enemies on the way, gathering treasure, and solving (mostly very simple) puzzles to advance to the next area. RPG element comes in form of character levels. The windows-based interface from the previous game returns, with slight adjustments (point-and-click navigation through the main area instead of clicking on arrow keys; more comfortable menu with items displayed next to the character's portrait, etc.).

Hiouden II

Hiouden II

Fujitsu FM Towns Marty - Released - 1994

When Richard MacIntyre, the hero of the first Hiōden, became old, he retired from his duties, intending to spend the rest of his days in a secluded location together with the dryad Beatrix. But one day, the old king meets a little girl and gives her a present - a ring that Beatrix gave him long time ago. Fast-forward to present time: Marcfeand, a young man with a mysterious past and even more mysterious intentions, deliberately gets himself accused of a crime and is thrown into prison. But there, he meets Millray, a young girl with magic powers, who was wrongly imprisoned. Changing his plans, Marcfeand helps the girl to escape from her cell - but the guards are alarmed, and soon the two unlikely heroes have to fight for their lives. Shortly thereafter the two young people discover that they can re-animate and command monsters - which is the same curse the old king Richard MacIntyre was afflicted with... Like its predecessor, Hiōden 2 is a mixture of RPG and real-time strategy. The player commands one or more teams at the same time. The battles are mostly automatic, with preparation having more weight that the actual commands during battles. There is an option to "stop the clock" and adjust the strategy. Most of the gameplay involves exploring the maze-like isometric location with the player's teams, fighting enemies on the way, gathering treasure, and solving (mostly very simple) puzzles to advance to the next area. RPG element comes in form of character levels. The windows-based interface from the previous game returns, with slight adjustments (point-and-click navigation through the main area instead of clicking on arrow keys; more comfortable menu with items displayed next to the character's portrait, etc.).

Hiouden: Mamonotachi to no Chikai

Hiouden: Mamonotachi to no Chikai

Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - February 11, 1994

A real-time strategy RPG that is depicted from an isometric perspective. The game was developed originally for the PC-9801 computer in 1992 and was then ported to the Super Famicom in 1994.The story concerns the young Crown Prince Richard A. McIntyre (who would eventually be known as the Scarlet King) who is chased from his home by demons. He meets a dryad spirit who bestows to him the ability to summon and control monsters and other creatures, and Prince Richard uses this power to raise an army to take back his castle.The Super Famicom is one of a handful to use the SNES Mouse peripheral as many of its mechanics depend on mouse control.

Mid-Garts

Mid-Garts

Microsoft MSX2 - Released - January 1, 1989

When the epic, thousand-year-old battle between different dragon clans was finally over, and the benevolent White Dragons started ruling the country of Akranis, it looked like the age of peace has finally arrived. But all changes when the dragon rider Kain finds an ancient weapon known as the Rune Blade. He brings it to the old white dragon Yoshua, who tells him that a powerful protective artifact has been stolen, and the fateful hour has come to Akranis... with the help of his dragon Sarken, Kain has to restore peace and save Akranis and the dragon race. The game is a rather unusual example of a side-scrolling action game, in which the player controls a dragon. Sarken is able to fly in any direction, but so are the enemies in the game, most of which are other dragons. The dragon has a HP bar which is depleted when he is damaged by enemy attacks or traps. Beside physically attacking, the dragon can also learn and cast offensive and protective magical spells.

Mid-Garts

Mid-Garts

Sharp X68000 - Released - August 18, 1989

When the epic, thousand-year-old battle between different dragon clans was finally over, and the benevolent White Dragons started ruling the country of Akranis, it looked like the age of peace has finally arrived. But all changes when the dragon rider Kain finds an ancient weapon known as the Rune Blade. He brings it to the old white dragon Yoshua, who tells him that a powerful protective artifact has been stolen, and the fateful hour has come to Akranis... with the help of his dragon Sarken, Kain has to restore peace and save Akranis and the dragon race. The game is a rather unusual example of a side-scrolling action game, in which the player controls a dragon. Sarken is able to fly in any direction, but so are the enemies in the game, most of which are other dragons. The dragon has a HP bar which is depleted when he is damaged by enemy attacks or traps. Beside physically attacking, the dragon can also learn and cast offensive and protective magical spells.

Mid-Garts

Mid-Garts

NEC PC-9801 - Released - 1989

When the epic, thousand-year-old battle between different dragon clans was finally over, and the benevolent White Dragons started ruling the country of Akranis, it looked like the age of peace has finally arrived. But all changes when the dragon rider Kain finds an ancient weapon known as the Rune Blade. He brings it to the old white dragon Yoshua, who tells him that a powerful protective artifact has been stolen, and the fateful hour has come to Akranis... with the help of his dragon Sarken, Kain has to restore peace and save Akranis and the dragon race. The game is a rather unusual example of a side-scrolling action game, in which the player controls a dragon. Sarken is able to fly in any direction, but so are the enemies in the game, most of which are other dragons. The dragon has a HP bar which is depleted when he is damaged by enemy attacks or traps. Beside physically attacking, the dragon can also learn and cast offensive and protective magical spells.

Mid-Garts

Mid-Garts

NEC PC-8801 - Released - 1989

When the epic, thousand-year-old battle between different dragon clans was finally over, and the benevolent White Dragons started ruling the country of Akranis, it looked like the age of peace has finally arrived. But all changes when the dragon rider Kain finds an ancient weapon known as the Rune Blade. He brings it to the old white dragon Yoshua, who tells him that a powerful protective artifact has been stolen, and the fateful hour has come to Akranis... with the help of his dragon Sarken, Kain has to restore peace and save Akranis and the dragon race. The game is a rather unusual example of a side-scrolling action game, in which the player controls a dragon. Sarken is able to fly in any direction, but so are the enemies in the game, most of which are other dragons. The dragon has a HP bar which is depleted when he is damaged by enemy attacks or traps. Beside physically attacking, the dragon can also learn and cast offensive and protective magical spells.

Mid-Garts Dual Side

Mid-Garts Dual Side

Microsoft MSX2+ - Released - 1989

Niko 2

Niko 2

NEC PC-9801 - Released - November 1, 1991

Niko 2 is an Action game, developed and published by Wolf Team, which was released in Japan in 1991.

Niko 2

Niko 2

Sharp X68000 - Released - November 18, 1991

Niko 2

Niko 2

Fujitsu FM Towns Marty - Released - 1991

Niko 2 is an Action game, developed and published by Wolf Team, which was released in Japan in 1991

Niko 2

Niko 2

Microsoft MSX2 - Released

Niko Niko

Niko Niko

NEC PC-8801 - Released - November 15, 1991

Niko 2 is an Action game, developed and published by Wolf Team, which was released in Japan in 1991.

PRISM 68k

PRISM 68k

Sharp X68000 - Released - October 1, 1992

PRISM 68k is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by Wolf Team, which was released in Japan in 1992.

Road Avenger

Road Avenger

Sega CD - Released - December 18, 1992

Players assume the role of an angry cop on a wild ride as he pursues a gang of bikers who killed his wife. Players need to race through oncoming traffic, squeeze between trucks, trash motorcycles and steer through lots of explosions. The only thing needed are quick reflexes to follow the instructions on the screen (with an increasing difficulty) in order to keep the animation going.

Ryu: Naki no Ryu yori

Ryu: Naki no Ryu yori

NEC PC-9801 - Released - June 28, 1990

Ryu: Naki no Ryuu Yori is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by Wolf Team, which was released in Japan in 1990.

Ryu: Naki no Ryuu Yori

Ryu: Naki no Ryuu Yori

Sharp X68000 - Released - February 15, 1991

Mahjong Hishō-den: Naki no Ryū (麻雀飛翔伝 哭きの竜) is a mahjong centric Japanese manga by Junichi Nojo, which was adapted into this video game.

Sangokushi Seishi: Tenbu Spirits

Sangokushi Seishi: Tenbu Spirits

Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - June 25, 1993

Sangokushi Seishi: Tenbu Spirits ("Romance of the Three Kingdoms True History: Tenbu Spirits" where tenbu is the Japanese word for the Buddhist term "deva", or higher being) is a strategy simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms era of Ancient China, based specifically on the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The player assumes the role of a warlord and conquers territory from rival kingdoms. Unlike most games of its type, the campaigns play out in real-time and requires that players remain vigilant. The game is based on Wolf Team's earlier game Tenbu: Sangokushi Seishi for the NEC PC-9801, which had many sequels on the same platform. Tenbu Spirits is an enhanced port built specifically for the Super Nintendo. A Sega CD variant, Tenbu: Mega CD Special, was created the previous year.

Seirei Shinseiki Fhey Area

Seirei Shinseiki Fhey Area

Sega CD - Released - February 18, 1992

Seirei Shinseiki Fhey Area (精霊新世紀フェイエリア) is an RPG for the Sega Mega-CD. It was only released in Japan

Sol-Feace

Sol-Feace

Sega CD - Released - December 12, 1991

Sol-Feace (Sol-Deace in the Genesis) is a typical 2D shooter with weapon powerups. The game features six levels: Sirius, Enemy Arsenal, ArtifiStar, Pluto Base, Almathea, and Final Battle. Along the way various weapons can be picked up including plasma bullets, double plasma bullets, lasers, and missiles. The most unique feature of the game is that you can realign your upgraded guns to fire front-back, up-down, tight spread, wide spread or whatever the current situation required.

Span of Dream

Span of Dream

NEC PC-9801 - Released - December 14, 1990

Suzaku

Suzaku

NEC PC-9801 - Released - March 27, 1992

Suzaku is the youngest in the tribe of warriors of the country of Oomi, which has a long tradition of martial arts and magical powers. The old teacher sees to that Suzaku is training with the best warriors of the country, and the young hero's first true assignment consists of retrieving a magical mirror from a nearby mountain cave. Little does Suzaku know that a series of events will occur that will require the warriors to seek help from other countries, and together defeat the evil that is threatening the land... Suzaku is an RPG with predominantly Japanese-style elements (linear gameplay, party of characters that are essential to the story, simple leveling system, etc.). There are towns in which player-controlled party can rest and shop; however, most of the gameplay takes place in pseudo-3D, first-person maze-like dungeons (with an auto-map feature). There is no "world map" to navigate. Enemies appear randomly and have to be dispatched in simple turn-based combat, by using physical attacks or magic.

Suzaku

Suzaku

Fujitsu FM Towns Marty - Released - 1992

Suzaku is the youngest in the tribe of warriors of the country of Oomi, which has a long tradition of martial arts and magical powers. The old teacher sees to that Suzaku is training with the best warriors of the country, and the young hero's first true assignment consists of retrieving a magical mirror from a nearby mountain cave. Little does Suzaku know that a series of events will occur that will require the warriors to seek help from other countries, and together defeat the evil that is threatening the land... Suzaku is an RPG with predominantly Japanese-style elements (linear gameplay, party of characters that are essential to the story, simple leveling system, etc.). There are towns in which player-controlled party can rest and shop; however, most of the gameplay takes place in pseudo-3D, first-person maze-like dungeons (with an auto-map feature). There is no "world map" to navigate. Enemies appear randomly and have to be dispatched in simple turn-based combat, by using physical attacks or magic.

Tenbu Limited

Tenbu Limited

NEC PC-9801 - Released - May 1, 1992

Tenbu Limited is a Strategy game, developed and published by Wolf Team, which was released in Japan in 1992.

Tenbu Mega CD Special

Tenbu Mega CD Special

Sega CD - Released - December 25, 1992

Tenbu Mega CD Special (天舞メガCDスペシャル) is a Sega Mega-CD simulation game released exclusively in Japan.

Yaksa

Yaksa

Microsoft MSX2 - Released - 1987

Yaksa is an Action Role-Playing game, developed and published by Wolf Team, which was released in Japan in 1987.

Yaksa

Yaksa

NEC PC-9801 - Released - 1988

Yaksa

Yaksa

NEC PC-8801 - Released - 1988

Zan Gear

Zan Gear

Sega Game Gear - Released - October 27, 1990

Zan Gear is a handheld spinoff of the Zan series. It depicts a war between Tokugawa Sekigahara (blue) and Ishida (red). The aim of the game is for the player to control the blue army and defeat the red army. Controlling army requires careful strategy by recruiting adequate soldiers and choosing where to start a battle. Capturing key fortifications will boost the blue army's control over the land. Members of the green army are neutral and can be recruited by either side.

Zan II: Towns Special

Zan II: Towns Special

Fujitsu FM Towns Marty - Released - 1992

Zan II: Towns Special is an installment in the Zan series primarily based on Zan: Kagerō no Toki. The setting (Japanese Sengoku period) and main gameplay mechanics are identical. However, this version allows the player to recreate specific scenarios from the historical era, taking place between 1550 and 1600. Four scenarios of varied difficulty are available. Like other Zan games, this entry is a turn-based grand strategy game similar to Koei's Romance of the Three Kingdoms series. The player takes control of a ruler or general in a chosen province of Japan, trying to govern his own country by keeping its inhabitants happy, and gaining the upper hand in the struggle for dominance, be it through diplomatic manoeuvres or military actions. Combat takes place on separate isometric screens and allows the player to input detailed commands for the army.

Zan III Spirits

Zan III Spirits

Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - December 5, 1994

A strategy sim from Wolf Team based on Japan's Sengoku era and the third in their Zan Spirits series. Zan III Spirits is the third game in Wolf Team's series of warring states era-set strategy war sims. While similar to Koei's Nobunaga's Ambition series in many ways, the Zan games are far more focused on warfare and logistics. Zan III is also the second in the Zan series to be released on the Super Famicom: most of the Zan series only appeared on Japanese home computers like the PC-9801 and FM Towns. The player is once again asked to lead the armies of their chosen daimyo (warlord) in an effort to conquer the rest of 16th century Japan. Zan III Spirits is an adaptation of Zan III: Tenun Ware ni Ari for the PC-9801, which was originally released in December 1993 four months prior. Zan III Spirits, like its SFC predecessor Zan II Spirits, was modified for its console release to make it work with the limitations/strengths of the system.

Zan III: Towns Special

Zan III: Towns Special

Fujitsu FM Towns Marty - Released - 1994

The third entry in the Zan series retains the basic gameplay elements from the previous titles. Like Kagerō no Toki, it is set in the Sengoku period of the Japanese history - more precisely, in 16th century, the time of great turmoils and consolidation of the power, before the Tokugawa family became the sole ruler of Japan for two hundred years. As in the previous game, the player chooses a leader of a small region in Japan, with the objective to rise to power and unite the country under his rule. Diplomacy is handled similarly, but the battles became more stream-lined, without the complex elements of the previous game. New to Zan III is the possibility to create a new general. The game offers a small face editor, and the player can choose not only geographical region, but name, age, and other characteristics of the playable leader.

Zan Kagerou No Toki

Zan Kagerou No Toki

Sharp X68000 - Released - December 23, 1989

Kagerō no Toki follows Yasha Enbukyoku as the next game in the Zan series. Unlike the previous game, Kagerō no Toki contains no supernatural forces (demons), and instead focuses on concrete events of the Sengoku period in Japan, more exactly 16th century, a period of Japanese history that was marked by continuous wars and famous leaders such as Oda Nobunaga or Tokugawa Ieyasu. The game offers more strategic possibilities than the previous installments of the series. Choosing a region of Japan and its leader, the player can perform a variety of activities, both in his country and towards other leaders. Diplomacy includes negotiation, signing contracts and peace treaties, etc. Battles are also more in-depth than before; instead of semi-automatic encounters battles occur on a separate map, on which the player has to actively navigate his unit, before he engages the enemy in close combat.

Zan Scenario Collection Vol. 2

Zan Scenario Collection Vol. 2

Sharp X68000 - DLC - February 15, 1990

Zan Scenario Collection Volume 2 is an add-on product for Zan: Kagerou no Toki, a Turn-based Strategy Wargame Simulation game, developed and published by Wolf Team, which was released in Japan in 1990.

Zan Scenario Collection Volume 1

Zan Scenario Collection Volume 1

Sharp X68000 - DLC - December 25, 1989

Zan Scenario Collection Volume 1 is a collection of games for Zan: Kagerou no Toki is a Wartime, a Turn-Based Strategy Simulation game, developed and published by Wolf Team, which was released in Japan in 1989.

Zan Yasha Enbukyoku

Zan Yasha Enbukyoku

Sega Genesis - Released - March 29, 1991

Zan Yasha Enbukyoku is a turn-based strategy game set in feudal Japan. The background for the game's events is the ongoing battle between noble warriors, known as yasha, and demons. Between the two stand the "middle people", i.e. other Japanese generals and rulers. The player can choose to play as either yasha, demonic, or "middle" army. The player has to manage his army, deploying units for protection and attack, as well as negotiating with other rulers. Events such as earthquakes, plagues, etc. occur randomly. Diplomacy doesn't always work, so battles against enemy armies occupy a large portion of the game. The battles are somewhat similar to those of turn-based RPGs (though the game has no RPG elements): the player chooses commands from a menu, such as attack, use magic, use special technique, use a battle formation, etc. There is no active movement during the battles. The outcome of the battle depends on the chosen commands as well as on the strength of the units.

Zan: Yasha Enbukyoku

Zan: Yasha Enbukyoku

NEC PC-8801 - Released - September 4, 1990

Zan: Yasha Enbukyoku is a turn-based strategy game set in feudal Japan. The background for the game's events is the ongoing battle between noble warriors, known as yasha, and demons. Between the two stand the "middle people", i.e. other Japanese generals and rulers. The player can choose to play as either yasha, demonic, or "middle" army. The player has to manage his army, deploying units for protection and attack, as well as negotiating with other rulers. Events such as earthquakes, plagues, etc. occur randomly. Diplomacy doesn't always work, so battles against enemy armies occupy a large portion of the game. The battles are somewhat similar to those of turn-based RPGs (though the game has no RPG elements): the player chooses commands from a menu, such as attack, use magic, use special technique, use a battle formation, etc. There is no active movement during the battles. The outcome of the battle depends on the chosen commands as well as on the strength of the units.

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