OUTLANDERS

Released by Victor Musical Industries in 1988, this PC-8801 title is an action RPG based on Joji Manabe's science fiction manga. The game follows the story of Tetsuya Wakatsuki, a human photojournalist, and Kahm, a beautiful princess from the planet Santovasku, as they navigate an epic tale of intergalactic romance and high-stakes conflict. Developed by Cross Media Soft, the title masterfully blends the grand cosmic drama of the original source material with an action-oriented gameplay system. It stands as a significant symbol of the late 1980s trend of adapting manga into PC games, serving as a valuable historical artifact that showcases the ambitious narrative storytelling of the era.

Humanity faces an unprecedented crisis when a massive organic battleship from the planet Santovasku suddenly invades Earth. In the midst of the chaos, photojournalist Tetsuya Wakatsuki crosses paths with the beautiful extraterrestrial princess Kahm, and the two are drawn into an unlikely alliance. As they transcend biological boundaries to fall in love, they find themselves thrust into the center of a brutal war between Earth’s military and a vast intergalactic empire. To protect both their love and the future of the universe, Tetsuya must overcome overwhelming odds and defeat the powerful enemies standing in his way.