Hi no Tori: Houou-hen

Released by Konami for the MSX2 in 1987, *Hi no Tori: Houou-hen* is a platform-action game based on the iconic manga series by Osamu Tezuka. Players control the sculptor Gaou as he travels through time and across regions, overcoming enemies to collect fragments of a legendary phoenix carving. This title is highly regarded in retro gaming circles for its faithful adaptation of the source material's challenging narrative and its sophisticated use of the MSX2’s graphical capabilities. It stands as a significant example of early licensed Japanese literature-to-game adaptations, blending historical themes with precise action gameplay.

Based on Osamu Tezuka’s legendary manga, this Konami action game follows the journey of the sculptor Gaou as he is buffeted by the whims of a turbulent fate. As Gaou, players must navigate through a sprawling historical epic, battling enemies to collect the scattered fragments of a legendary Phoenix sculpture. Throughout this quest, you will traverse time and space in search of the truth behind the immortal Firebird.