STAR TRADER
PC-8801
STAR TRADER
STAR TRADER
- Publisher
- Nihon Falcom Corporation
- Genre
- Action-Adventure Shooter
- Released
- Mar 1989
- Price
- ¥8,700
- Media
- FD 5.25" 2D(4 disks)
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Description
Released by Nihon Falcom in 1989, *Star Trader* is a ambitious hybrid title for the PC-8801 that uniquely blends traditional side-scrolling shooting action with interactive, choice-driven adventure elements. Set in a sprawling sci-fi universe, the narrative follows a courier named Cain as he is drawn into a galactic conspiracy after accepting a seemingly routine transport assignment. The game is historically notable for its innovative experiment in genre fusion and its high-quality FM synthesis soundtrack, which remains a hallmark of Falcom’s production during the era. This title invites players to experience a evolving space opera where their narrative decisions hold as much weight as their piloting skills.
Story
Set in the distant future, the story follows Cain (also known as Fain), a freelance courier operating across the galaxy alongside his partner Irene in their trusty ship, the Kassios-I. Their routine life of dangerous transport missions takes a dramatic turn when they accept an assignment to escort a woman named Margie, a key witness sought by the Federal Security Bureau. This seemingly straightforward job quickly spirals out of control as they are ambushed by space pirates and thrust into the heart of a massive interstellar conspiracy. As they navigate through relentless crises, they must uncover the secrets hidden behind the plot and confront the threads of their own destiny.
INFO
- Platform
- PC-8801
- Year
- 1989
- Publisher
- Nihon Falcom Corporation Active
- Genre
- Action-Adventure Shooter
- English Title
- STAR TRADER
- Released
- Mar 1989
- Price
- ¥8,700
- Media
- FD 5.25" 2D(4 disks)
Controls
- 2, 4, 6, 8
- Move character. Navigate menu.
- X
- Fire main weapon.
- Z
- Fire sub-weapon.
- SPACE
- Confirm menu selection. Advance text.
- SHIFT
- Shield (unavailable until conditions are met).
- ESC
- Pause game. While paused, use F1 for high speed, F2 for medium speed, and F3 for low speed.
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