IMITATION CITY

Released by Data West in April 1987, Imitation City is a cyberpunk adventure game developed for the NEC PC-8801. It is recognized as one of the early works involving Jiro Ishii, who later gained acclaim for titles such as 428: Shibuya Scramble. As a pioneering title that used digital technology to depict a futuristic world in the PC gaming scene of the time, it remains a significant and sought-after piece for many retro game enthusiasts.

Set in a near-future totalitarian society, this cyberpunk adventure follows the protagonist as they pursue the truth behind a mysterious incident. Players take on the role of the main character, navigating the shadows of a cold and decadent city to unravel the secrets hidden within. With production involving Jiro Ishii, who would go on to create legendary adventure games, this title introduced a groundbreaking world-view to the PC game scene of the 1980s.