SUPER DAISENRYAKU

Released by SystemSoft in 1988, this title is a landmark of authentic turn-based strategy simulation, focusing on the theme of modern warfare. Players select one of ten nations—including the United States, the Soviet Union, and Japan—and deploy real-world modern weaponry across hexagonal maps to secure victory. The game’s deep tactical complexity, which meticulously recreates the characteristics of each nation’s armaments, captivated PC users of the era. As a pioneer that paved the way for subsequent home console ports and the massive expansion of the series, it remains a vital exhibit in the history of Japanese simulation games.

This title does not feature a specific narrative, instead placing the player in the role of a high commander in charge of large-scale modern warfare. Players choose a production type from one of ten factions, such as America, the Soviet Union, Japan, or the Warsaw Pact, before heading into the theater of operations. By producing and deploying a wide variety of modern weaponry with unique performance traits, players must organize units suited to the terrain and the flow of battle. Command your land and air forces with precision to overcome hostile armies and conquer the map to secure total supremacy.