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In this episode, the personality Nee-san speaks passionately about the 80s PC games that formed her roots. She reveals an unexpected origin story: growing up in an environment where she wasn't allowed to have home consoles like the Famicom, she would secretly use her father's computer to immerse herself in gaming.
Legendary masterpieces that laid the foundation for modern RPGs are featured.
The first title discussed is the 1981 release, Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord. Known as a pioneer of 3D dungeon RPGs, the episode explores how this work influenced modern gaming. Nee-san carefully explains the excitement of the race and class systems, as well as the concept of character class changes, which were revolutionary at the time, all while weaving in her own personal experiences.
She became obsessed with treasure chest traps and item appraisal systems.
The thrill of the hack-and-slash genre is also touched upon—where equipment sold in shops is weak, and players must acquire powerful gear from treasure chests dropped by defeated enemies. Even now, Nee-san cannot hide her amazement at how such a profound world was built within the limited capacity of a single floppy disk.
The discussion gradually shifts to even more maniacal masterpieces.
In the latter half of the program, the conversation unfolds toward a specific PC game topic, but please enjoy the rest in the full episode. This content is a must-listen not only for those familiar with the atmosphere of that era but also for anyone interested in the history of retro gaming. Deeper stories await, so please be sure to listen to the full episode.
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