ZARTH

Released by Enix in 1984, this title is a landmark sci-fi adventure game that defined the early era of Japanese home computing. The game follows the grand-scale mission of the space scientist Xarth, who ventures to a lunar base with his companions to reclaim the intelligent weapon "Orion" and restore a war-torn Earth. Developed by Studio Jandra, the project featured a team of rising creators, including mechanical designer Yoshinori Sayama, who crafted a compelling sci-fi world that pushed the limits of contemporary graphics. This game remains a historically significant treasure, capturing both the creative fervor of the mid-80s and the early spirit of Enix.

At the end of the 21st century, the misuse of an intelligent space weapon named Orion triggers a final world war, forcing the survivors into cold sleep within underground shelters. When humanity finally awakens, they begin the mission to restore the Earth to its former glory. To prevent a second apocalypse, they must reclaim the rogue Orion from enemy hands. The space scientist Xarth and two companions set off for the moon to neutralize the weapon once and for all.