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'Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar'

[MULTI] [JAPAN] [MAGAZINE] [1987]

The moment of truth has arrived—met with a storm of acclaim and a whirlwind of excitement! Ultima's enemy is Ultima. The original RPG shows its true colors: the greater the challenge, the higher the excitement and emotional intensity soar! Your journey takes place in the Kingdom of Britannia. Your goal is to gather seven companions, cultivate eight virtues—courage, justice, honesty, devotion, compassion, humility, honor, and spirituality—and ultimately become an Avatar of Virtue. The era of simply defeating enemies is over. True enemies are the dark impulses that dwell within one's own heart. Many warriors have already set out on this quest to conquer that inner darkness and attain sainthood. Come now—if you are a true hero, you cannot turn away from this journey! Redefining the landscape of excitement and emotion—the ultimate RPG is taking the world by storm! ~Ad Caption [BMT🤖]

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Fujitsu Micro - FM-7, FM-8, and FM-11

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Dwelling (Japanese Video Game Obscurities)

Dwelling: Maou no Yakata (“Mansion of the Demon Lord”) is a horror adventure game made for Japanese PCs in 1987. The protagonist is drafted by the ghost of his old college professor to rescue his daughter Anya, who has been kidnapped by Count Dracula in his castle in Europe. Seemingly willing to risk life and limb for an old school acquaintance, you hope on board on a plane and begin your perilous journey. 

'Tetris - "This Frustration is a Pleasure"

[MULTI] [JAPAN] [MAGAZINE] [1989]

"The simpler something is, the deeper it is. This is because the essence of fun has been identified and refined. The game Tetris, which originated in the Soviet Union, has become popular all over the world because it is truly fun. The rules are simple, but the fun is deep. Tetris is so full of charm that the frustration you feel every time you lose the game eventually becomes a pleasure." ~Ad Caption [BMT🤖]

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