DONJUAN

Released by DB-Soft in March 1984, Don Juan is an iconic adventure game from the dawn of the Bishoujo (pretty girl) genre on the PC-8801. The story features a bold narrative structure for its time, starting with the protagonist fleeing from debt collectors and proceeding through a series of visitor interactions at his apartment as he pursues a romantic relationship with a heroine named Madoka. The game's reliance on limited command inputs and resource management showcases the trial-and-error design philosophy that paved the way for modern digital novels. It serves as an essential historical artifact for understanding the fusion of adult themes and adventure gameplay in early personal computer entertainment.

The story follows a protagonist known as "Don Juan," who finds himself in a desperate situation while being pursued by debt collectors. He must manage his interactions with a stream of visitors at his apartment while navigating the harsh challenges of his predicament. The ultimate goal is to spend intimate time with a heroine named Madoka. As an adventure game featuring adult themes, players must carefully manage resources and select the right choices to reach the ending.