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Darwin 4078 / ダーウィン4078 (MSX)
(C) 1987 Data East / Hudson Soft
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Notes:
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- This is a port of Darwin 4078 arcade game, originally developed by Data East. The MSX2 port was handled by Hudson Soft.
- Darwin 4078 got an arcade sequel titled "SRD: Super Real Darwin". SEGA remade it for Mega Drive as "Darwin 4081".
- Evolution chart for the MSX2 version can be found from here: imgur.com/a/TImIw6E
Darwin 4078 / ダーウィン4078 (MSX)
(C) 1987 Data East / Hudson Soft
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Notes:
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- This is a port of Darwin 4078 arcade game, originally developed by Data East. The MSX2 port was handled by Hudson Soft.
- Darwin 4078 got an arcade sequel titled "SRD: Super Real Darwin". SEGA remade it for Mega Drive as "Darwin 4081".
- Evolution chart for the MSX2 version can be found from here: imgur.com/a/TImIw6E
![[♫] Fray in Magical Adventure - Running Fray
Composed by: Tadahiro Nitta (新田 忠弘 / にった ただひろ)
Cover art by: Kokomai (ここまひ)
Game: Fray in Magical Adventure (フレイサーク外伝)
Developer: Microcabin (マイクロキャビン)
Year: 1990
System: MSX2 / MSX2+ / MSX turbo R
Sound: MSX-Music [♫] Fray in Magical Adventure - Running Fray](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f1Gms3KvTtw/mqdefault.jpg)
![[DS#26] BGV #16 - Music Box Kids
BGV #16: Music Box Kids / オルゴールキッズ
(recorded from Disc Station #26)
(C) 1991 Compile [DS#26] BGV #16 - Music Box Kids](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fLdLwyCqP6k/mqdefault.jpg)
![[MSX] Monkey Academy - Gameplay
Monkey Academy / モン太君のいち・に・さんすう (MSX)
(C) 1984 Konami [MSX] Monkey Academy - Gameplay](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fVNSE80Or1c/mqdefault.jpg)
![[♫] The Holy Grail of Griel - BGM 4
Composed by: ???
Game: The Holy Grail of Griel (グリエルの聖杯)
Compilation: Peach Up 4 (ぴーちあっぷ4ごう)
Developer: Momonoki House (もものきはうす)
Year: 1990
System: MSX2
Sound: MSX-Music [♫] The Holy Grail of Griel - BGM 4](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fapyY3sgKnM/mqdefault.jpg)
![[MSX] The Iron Gauntz (Prototype) - Longplay
The Iron Gauntz (MSX)
(C) 1987 OOPS
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What do we know about the Iron Gauntz prototype:
1) The full game was never released.
2) The original working title was Blue Knight Berserga, and the game was going to be based on the Blue Knight Berserga sci-fi novel, the spinoff of Armored Trooper Votoms anime (source: Dual Magazine, issue 12).
3) The prototype can be finished, but it has some issues and missing features (theres some equipment + a bad ending that can only be gotten via cheating/passwords).
4) Developers wanted Iron Gauntz to be released by Sega (theres a way to replace Oops logo and copyright info to Sega ones theres also a room layout in the game that spells out the word SEGA).
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Notes:
- In-game panels explained (content is fixed per room):
GREEN: In-Game Info or Enemy ID
PURPLE: Increases or decreases player stats/energy, revives an enemy in the room, lights up room, or removes all the walls in the room
WHITE: Unlocks doors in the room (sometimes only after defeating the enemies first)
- Ultimate passwords:
7K8J6HQAS7AZFJMK = Start at stage 2 with maxed out player stats, equipped with SUPER gun (deals most damage, but some enemies reflects the shots).
K5AVL5FDSB3493SQ = Start at stage 2 with maxed out player stats, equipped with DRAINER gun (deals least damage, but can hit any enemy).
- Password to the normally unobtainable bad ending:
BGEVQDE9LRLFTGJB = Start at stage 256 with maxed out player stats, equipped with SUPER gun.
- More notes will come in the future as were learning more about the history of this game. [MSX] The Iron Gauntz (Prototype) - Longplay](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fe50kjY4yaE/mqdefault.jpg)
![[♫] Disc Station - Menu Theme (FM)
Composed by: ???
Disk magazine series: Disc Station (ディスクステーション)
Developer: Compile (コンパイル)
Year: 1988 - 1992
System: MSX2
Sound: MSX-Music
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Notes:
- This is the updated version of the song from newer Disc Station issues. Issues 0-7 had different sounding drums.
- Want to see the collage picture used in this video in high-resolution? Here you go: http://i.imgur.com/l194J93.png [♫] Disc Station - Menu Theme (FM)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g052HcRQd04/mqdefault.jpg)
![[Peach Up Special 2] Hanashimai - Longplay
Flower Sisters / 華姉妹 (MSX2)
(C) 1991 Momonoki House
Notes
- This game is part of Peach Up Special II disk magazine, also known as ピーチアップ総集編II(笑).
- The cards used in this game are called Hanafuda (Flower Cards): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanafuda [Peach Up Special 2] Hanashimai - Longplay](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/glOmggyd1dg/mqdefault.jpg)
![[MSX] Hyper Rally - Longplay
Hyper Rally / ハイパーラリー (MSX)
(C) 1985 Konami [MSX] Hyper Rally - Longplay](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gpCdSfH9cNQ/mqdefault.jpg)
![[Peach Up Special 1] Peach Club II: GIRLS SAVER - TAS Longplay
Peach Club II: GIRLS SAVER / ピーチクラブ2「GIRLS SAVER」 (MSX2)
(C) 1991 Momonoki House
Notes
- This game is part of Peach Up Special disk magazine, also known as ピーチアップ総集編.
- As I cant read Japanese, this playthrough was only possible thanks to using save states (cheating). [Peach Up Special 1] Peach Club II: GIRLS SAVER - TAS Longplay](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/guUVihIYBy8/mqdefault.jpg)
![[PinkSox 5] Ippatsu Kun 3: Monkey-Mankey-Baby - Longplay
Ippatsu Kun 3: Monkey-Mankey-Baby / 一発くんト3 (MSX2)
(C) 1991 Wendy Magazine
Notes
- This game is part of PinkSox 5 disk magazine, also known as ピンクソックス5. [PinkSox 5] Ippatsu Kun 3: Monkey-Mankey-Baby - Longplay](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hNSj2OhhL1I/mqdefault.jpg)
![[DS#27] Maze Runner - Longplay
Maze Runner / メイズランナー (MSX2)
(C) 1991 Compile [DS#27] Maze Runner - Longplay](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hl3Gg8tG0Ic/mqdefault.jpg)