The BLACK ONYX

Released in 1984, The Black Onyx is a landmark title that pioneered the computer RPG genre in Japan. Created by Henk B. Rogers, it introduced Japanese PC users to features like immersive 3D dungeon exploration and character creation. With its intuitive status display and a unique system for recruiting fellow adventurers, it captivated players of the era and heavily influenced the development of future domestic RPGs. The quest into the underground labyrinth of the cursed city of "Utsuro" remains a timeless origin point for the adventure genre.

Many adventurers have entered the cursed city of "Utsuro" in search of the legendary Black Onyx, a gem said to grant eternal life and immense wealth. Leading a party of your own design, you must explore the sprawling labyrinth beneath the city and ascend the Black Tower that rises from its depths. To this day, no one who has ventured into this land has returned, leaving the treasure shrouded in mystery. Facing trials unlike any before, your sole objective is to brave the depths and uncover the truth behind the legend.