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Released in 1984 by Koei (now Koei Tecmo Games), this title is a fantasy adventure that tasks players with exploring a "cursed castle" as part of a royal inheritance trial. While the company is famous for pioneering historical simulation games, its early years saw the creation of ambitious adventure titles like this one, notably involving game designer Rocky Hayase. The dark, atmospheric forest scenery rendered by the PC-8801 deeply immersed players in Prince Siegfried's courageous quest into the unknown. This title serves as a valuable artifact, representing the imaginative fervor of 1980s PC gaming and the company's early commitment to exploring diverse genres.

The King of the Kingdom of Sauros struggled to decide which of his three gifted sons should inherit the throne. Ultimately, he declared that the son who embarked on the bravest and most remarkable adventure over the next three years would be named the successor. Determined to prove his courage, Prince Siegfried, the protagonist, sets foot into the dark, uncharted forest. His destination is the legendary cursed castle he heard stories about from his nurse when he was a child.