Super Daisenryaku

Here is one of the great classics of the Japanese strategy on MSX2. Developed by SystemSoft and distributed by Micro Cabin in 1988, Super Daisenryaku puts you at the command of modern armies in tactical battles in turn of an impressive wealth for the era. A title that became cult among Japanese wargame lovers and strategic software collectors on MSX.

68.00€

Characteristics:

Year of release:
1988
Original title:
スーパー大戦略
Publisher:
Micro Cabin
Type of game:
Strategy
System:
MSX2
Support:
3.5" 2DD
Version:
Japanese
Condition:
Occasion
State:
Very good condition

About

When one refers to the great Japanese strategy games of the 1980s, the name Daisenryaku returns systematically. The series designed by SystemSoft has been a huge success in Japan and has given rise to dozens of suites, adaptations and variants for more than three decades.

Super Daisenryaku represents one of the most ambitious versions of this period on MSX2. The player takes command of land, air and naval units in modern conflicts where every move, attack and logistical choice can turn the outcome of the battle.

Unlike the Western strategy games of the time that often favoured a simplified approach, Super Daisenryaku seeks to replicate the realities of a modern conflict. The maps are cut into hexagons, the units have their own characteristics and the terrain directly influences the offensive and defensive capabilities of the forces engaged.

Tanks, artillery, infantry, fighter aircraft, bombers or warships must be carefully coordinated in order to achieve superiority on the battlefield. This strategic depth explains why the series quickly became an essential reference in Japan.

For MSX enthusiasts, this title also has a special historical interest. It reflects the enthusiasm of the Japanese market for complex military simulations at a time when the MSX2 had become a real reference platform for reflection and management games.

Micro Cabin, known for Xak, Illusion City, Fray and the MSX adaptations of Final Fantasy, was responsible for editing this version. The result is a particularly neat game that effectively exploits the graphics capabilities of the MSX2 to represent maps, units and strategic interfaces.

An interesting anecdote: the Daisenryaku series has become so popular in Japan that it has survived virtually every generation of machines. Few strategy licenses can boast of having crossed the history of Japanese video game so long.

Today, Super Daisenryaku remains an important piece for strategy game collectors on MSX2. Its influence on gender is undeniable and it is an excellent testimony of the golden age of Japanese military simulations.