Shin Tamatori Monogatari

Released in October 1987 for the PC-8801, *Shin Tamatori Monogatari* is an adventure game developed by Cross Media Soft and published by Victor Musical Industries as the sequel to *Shin Taketori Monogatari*. Moving away from the text-input system of its predecessor, this title adopts a user-friendly command-selection interface to navigate a comedic fantasy quest to collect five legendary orbs for Princess Kaguya. A notable feature of the game is its dynamic messaging system, which adjusts the narrative tone based on the player’s input age. Spanning six 5.25-inch floppy disks, this representative title showcases the evolution of Japanese adventure gaming during the late 1980s.

Serving as the direct sequel to *Shin Taketori Monogatari*, this adventure game follows the protagonist’s quest to fulfill Princess Kaguya’s request by gathering the legendary "Five-Color Orbs." The game features a unique system where the in-game dialogue changes based on the player's real age, which is input at the start of the journey. Transitioning from the text-input style of its predecessor to a more accessible command-selection interface, the game allows for a smoother flow of gameplay. Players will embark on a bizarre and humorous adventure as they travel across lands to recover these mystical treasures.