Toritorn II -ROAD OF DARKNESS-

Released in 1988 for the PC-8801, *Toritorn II -ROAD OF DARKNESS-* is a notable action role-playing game from Xainsoft that serves as the sequel to the original *Toritorn*. The game tasks players with traversing the ancient city of Seram to recover legendary jewels and defeat the demon king Geld. Distinguishable by its large character sprites and side-scrolling mechanics, the title expanded upon its predecessor by introducing urban areas, an in-game economy, and essential inventory management systems. It remains a curious example of the technical experimentation within the era's flourishing Japanese computer RPG scene.

Once again, the forces of darkness threaten the peace of the world as the evil魔王 Geld initiates his conquest. To thwart his ambitions, a brave adventurer must journey to the ancient city of Seram in search of legendary mystical jewels. As the sequel to the original *Tritorn*, this action-RPG follows the hero's quest to recover these artifacts and ultimately confront the Lord of Darkness. Through this side-scrolling odyssey, players experience the perilous path of a warrior destined to decide the fate of the realm.