ABYSS II -TEARS OF EMPEROR-

Released by HummingBird Soft in 1985 for the PC-8801, *ABYSS II: Tears of Emperor* is a notable space-opera adventure game that challenged players with a complex, command-based input system. The narrative follows the protagonist, Moz Sivat, who is forced into a desperate quest to locate a legendary weapon after having a lethal explosive implanted in his body by a ruthless crime lord. Featuring enhanced graphical fidelity for its time and the introduction of a robotic companion, the game stands as a significant example of 1980s Japanese science-fiction adventure design. Its challenging gameplay and mature, cynical tone reflect the ambitious storytelling found in early PC-88 titles.

In the year 3006, adventurer Moz Sibat finds himself the victim of a cunning trap set by the crime lord Hidmun Grimp, who implants a deadly micro-neutron bomb inside him. Under this fatal ultimatum, Moz is coerced into searching for the "Tears of Emperor," a legendary weapon from the outer frontier rumored to grant its possessor total control over the galaxy. Aboard his trusty spacecraft, the Natasha II, Moz sets out on a perilous mission to recover the artifact before Grimp can claim it. During this forced journey, he is joined by a humanoid android companion as he struggles against a fate that threatens to spiral out of his control.