Dungeon Buster -EX･PLORES-

Released by Great for the PC-8801 in August 1990, *Dungeon Buster: Ex-Plores* is a genre-blending title that combines traditional dungeon-crawling RPG mechanics with the "bishoujo" aesthetic popular in the era's hobbyist software market. The game tasks players with guiding a female warrior through five distinct labyrinths to defeat an awakened evil queen and her four elemental lieutenants. Distinguishing itself through its visual presentation, the gameplay features a unique system where the clothing of both the protagonist and her adversaries sustains damage during combat. This title serves as an interesting artifact of the early 90s PC-8801 library, highlighting the period's creative experimentation with character-driven narratives in role-playing games.

After an ancient seal is accidentally broken, an evil queen awakens from her long slumber to threaten the world. Players take on the role of a beautiful warrior who must embark on a journey to defeat the resurrected queen and her four formidable demon commanders. To restore peace, the protagonist must explore five treacherous labyrinths and grow stronger through battle.