Shutendouji

Based on the iconic dark fantasy manga by Go Nagai, this RPG was released by Enix for the PC-8801 series in 1990. Players follow the tumultuous fate of the protagonist, Shuten Dojiro, an incarnation of an ogre who possesses supernatural powers. The title is particularly noted for its support of the Sound Board 2, which creates a powerful, immersive auditory experience that complements its epic, gothic atmosphere. It stands as a vital piece of late 80s and early 90s PC gaming history, successfully translating the intensity of the original manga into a digital format.

As an infant, the main character, Shuten Dojiro, was entrusted to the Shiba couple by a war demon, later awakening to his destiny as an "incarnation of the ogre" with superhuman strength and horns growing from his forehead. The story centers on the bizarre events occurring around Dojiro and his intense conflict with the Ankokujashin-kyo, a cult that worships demons. As players unravel the mystery of his birth, they are thrust into a brutal struggle that forces them to choose between their humanity and their demonic heritage.