POIBOS Part 1

Released in 1983, Phoebus Part 1: Escape is a rare and significant title representing the dawn of the Japanese computer RPG era. The game features an epic science fiction story centered on escaping the planet Crane to rebuild the protagonist's lost homeworld. It was pioneering for its time, introducing a strategic combat system that emphasized resource management and the necessity of coordination between party members. As an ambitious project ported across multiple platforms, its innovative design remains an essential piece of Japanese RPG history, etched into the memories of retro gaming fans.

In a prison camp on the planet Crane, ruled by the tyrant Dark Emperor, Titanor—the elder of the destroyed planet Phoebus—entrusts his final hopes to a youth named Jörg before passing away. Armed with a precious jewel from the elder, Jörg embarks on a harsh journey to find the "Seven Saints of Phoebus" scattered throughout the galaxy and secure a new home for his people. This game is the first chapter in a grand science fiction epic that begins with a desperate escape from Crane and sets the stage for the rebirth of the planet Phoebus.