177

Released in September 1986 for the PC-8801, *177* stands as a notorious artifact of the early Japanese adult gaming scene, blending side-scrolling action elements with a dark narrative. Developed by Macadamia Soft, the game follows the disturbing obsession of a factory worker stalking a woman named Kotoe Saito, an approach unique for its grounded, unsettling subject matter at the time. Despite its unconventional and controversial themes, the title remains a significant piece of software for scholars interested in the evolution of early psychological horror and narrative-driven adult games on the 8-bit home computing platform.

Hideo Ouchi, a quiet young man working at a car factory, develops an obsessive fixation on a woman named Kotoe Saito after spotting her at a late-night convenience store. Although Kotoe is a cheerful individual with a boyfriend, she becomes Hideo's unwilling target simply because they happen to share the same route home. One night, after Kotoe stays out late with friends, the dangerous shadow of her stalker begins to close in on her as she walks home alone.