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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A very short and simple sliding puzzle game by HAL Labs. The little jingle it has is pretty catchy.

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Map for Back to the Future (PC-88): mp83.file-hunter.com/Maps/Back%20...

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Just want to clarify that this is actually a bad example. This example is more about artifact colors, which is related, but not the same thing as CRT blending.

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

When people talk about old games, I don't buy the idea that the graphics were always made with CRT blending in mind, because high-quality video output existed even in the 80s. However, in cases like Back to the Future for the PC-88, it's super obvious that this is the case:

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Here's my current high scores for the PC-88 version of Back to the Future, a game that was just recently dumped. It's exactly the same game as the MSX original, but with added Low difficulty, which is only slightly easier.

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Believe it or not, but there used to be an undumped, officially licensed Back to the Future game out there... but no more!!

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Visuals from Konami's 1993 arcade game, Gaiapolis:

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Manual illustrations from Space Manbow (MSX2, 1989, Konami):

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Manual illustrations from Märchen Maze (PC Engine):

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Not sure why I did this, but I ripped the graphics from all three versions of Hunchback: The Adventure (1986, Ocean Software).

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Thanks to modern technology, I can just change the font. (: Here's the ZX Spectrum version of the game using the Hunchback II (Commodore 64) font:

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Hunchback: The Adventure has one of the worst fonts I've ever seen in a game, and it's a text adventure, where the entire game revolves around reading text! Just look at how much the “s” looks like a “g.”

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denzquix @denzquix.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I translated "Backstage" (1993) presented by "LIVECLUB", a mail-order subscription service for CDs and VHS tapes. The in-game goal is to win a radio contest, but the game also invites you to enter a real-life competition that closed in 1994. archive.org/details/back...

Screenshot of "Backstage": Pixel art. The inside of a house in cross section, with two rooms fully visible - the living room on the top floor and the kitchen on the bottom floor - and other rooms leading off from them, partially seen at the edges. The hero character is walking down a staircase that connects the two floors.

Screenshot of "Backstage": Pixel art. The hero character is standing at the entrance to a building with large open double doors, facing into it. The sign above says "LIVECLUB". There are promotional displays of what look like books or magazines.

Screenshot of "Backstage": Pixel art. A cross section of a subway train carriage with darkness surrounding it, except for a light passing by overhead. There are several passengers standing or sitting on the train. The hero character is sat opposite one of them. Speech bubble: "LIVECLUB! They have the latest amazing CDs at incredible prices. Why not become a member yourself?"

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This obscure, officially licensed Highlander RPG needs to be found and preserved! ASCII published it in 1986 exclusively via mail order and only for a very limited time. Three episodes were released, each priced at 3,000 yen. The game was available for the PC-8801 and Sharp X1 computers.

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The games "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" and "The Return of Heracles" were re-released by EA in 1986 as a set called "Age of Adventure." This is the preferred way to play these two games because the menu navigation was made less awkward, and you can adjust the game speed.

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Here are covers to early computer RPGs that Stuart Smith made between 1980 and 1985. I’ve only played them recently for the first time, and I gotta say, they’re charming and still rather fun to play today, if you don't mind the outdated visuals.

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This Japanese episodic Highlander RPG, released by ASCII in 1986 for the PC-8801 and Sharp X1 computers, is lost media. It was available by mail order for a limited time and appears to have been advertised only in LOGiN magazines (11/1986–01/1987). Will this game ever be found?

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Character portraits from different versions of Xak III: The Eternal Recurrence, an action-RPG by Micro Cabin:

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Character portraits from different versions of Xak: The Tower of Gazzel, an action-RPG by Micro Cabin:

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Character portraits from different versions of Fray in Magical Adventure (AKA Xak Gaiden), an action-RPG by Micro Cabin:

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Character portraits from different versions of Xak II: The Rising of the Redmoon, an action-RPG by Micro Cabin:

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

[2/2] Character portraits from different versions of Xak: The Art of Visual Stage, an action-RPG by Micro Cabin:

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

[1/2] Character portraits from different versions of Xak: The Art of Visual Stage, an action-RPG by Micro Cabin:

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Manual illustrations from Usas, a 1987 MSX2 game released by Konami:

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Manual illustrations from Belloncho Shintai Kensa (Body Inspection in Belloncho), a PC-88/PC-98/MSX2 adult game published by HARD in 1990. The illustrations were drawn by Sapporo Momoko.

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

What did you call me?! Oh...

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Here are graphics ripped from the 1989 arcade game Plus Alpha, developed by Jaleco. The blue-haired girl is Selia, and the yellow-haired girl is Rumy.

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Yes, but I still wouldn't love Skunny

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Here’s some graphics ripped from Namco’s Wonder Momo. The arcade (1987) version is on the left, and the PC Engine (1989) version is on the right.

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Illustrations from Wonder Momo PC Engine manual (1989, Namco):

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The SNES version is the clunkiest of them all. The hitboxes are offset like crazy. The unique opening is pretty cool, but Adol looks weird in two of the images. The ending isn't as good as the others, either.

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I'm shocked how different (and good!) the graphics are in the MSX2 version. Shame about the awful framerate, although the gameplay is really responsive.

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

(Re-uploaded with improved video quality and an error fixed.) Here's the spiral staircase scene from Ys III: Wanderers from Ys across the different versions of the game. For some reason, this scene isn't included in the Famicom and PS2 releases. #Falcom #Ys

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

There's some nice looking character sprites in the PS2 Wanderers, but everything else about it isn't very good. It's a very cheap-feeling game in many ways (barely has any scrolling). Taito did a better job with their PS2 Ys IV and V remakes.

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I remember this illustration well. It's funny how back then a 3-year-old game was already considered "retro" (:

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Castelian and Battletoads on NES also have a 3D tower like that. (:

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

16 unique colors are all you need! Possessioner sure has some great graphics. I’ve been wanting to play it for a while.

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Here's the spiral staircase from the Super Famicom/Super Nintendo version of Ys III:

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Here's the spiral staircase from the X68000 version of Ys III:

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Here's the spiral staircase from the MSX2 version of Ys III:

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Here's Randar as he appears in Super Cooks (MSX2, Disc Station Special #2, 1989). Super Cooks is a spin-off of the Golvellius series by Compile.

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Yes, Randar was in Super Cooks, among other Compile games, such as Golvellius (MSX, SMS), Shin Maou Golvellius (MSX2), Guardic Gaiden/The Guardian Legend (FC/NES), Adventures of Randar series (MSX2), etc. (:

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Randar appearances from Compile Disc Station MSX2 manuals (1988-1991, issues 3, 10, 16, 24, 28, 32, SP1, and SP3): #randar #msx #compile #discstation

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Illustrations from the MSX2 manual of Mahjong Shikaku (麻雀刺客), AKA Mahjong Assassins, a game released by Nichibutsu in 1990 and based on the 1988 arcade game of the same name.

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Manual illustrations and in-game portraits from Hai no Majutsushi (牌の魔術師), a 1989 Konami game for the MSX2, featuring Popolon, Aphrodite, Simon Belmont, Pentaro, Goemon, Moai, Dr. Venom, and Snatcher. #msx #konami

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Gagnant is a #MSX game released by Humming Bird Soft in 1986. It’s quite good, with nice mechanics (enemies stay dead, destructible environments), but was released broken. The good ending couldn’t be reached, and the high-score feature didn’t work. @larsthe18th.bsky.social has now fixed it!

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

ASCII sure released bunch of interesting stuff. (:

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MP83 @mp83.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Do it, film it, normalize it, start a new movie watching company business.

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