PC-8801 version of Japanese RPG Lizard gets ported to Nintendo Switch via EGG Console worldwide

D4 Enterprise has released a new EGG Console port for Nintendo Switch based on the 1984 PC-8801 version of Lizard. It is available on Nintendo eShops worldwide, including in the US storefront at $6.49.

We have previously covered how D4 released a port of the same game's PC-6001mkII version for PC in Japan. The specs for the late 1981 PC-8801 were still higher than PC-6001mkII, which came out in 1983 as an upgrade to the low-cost PC-6001 machine.

You can find the official gameplay trailer, screenshots, and descriptions for this Lizard port right below. While the game is still only available in its original Japanese language release, it also contains a few English interface texts.

Obtain the Book of Truth from the legendary Lizard Tower! This title is highly acclaimed as one of the finest Japanese-made RPGs from the dawn of PC gaming — a must-play for any RPG fan!

“The princess is cursed!” The entire kingdom erupted in turmoil.

An evil being known as the Great Lizard misused the magic inscribed in the "Book of Truth." This "Book of Truth," which was written with ultimate magic secrets and enshrined in a distant tower, was never to be used by those with evil hearts. Yet, a terrible event has occurred.

The “Book of Truth,” once only a legend, must now return to the hands of one with a righteous heart.

The Great Lizard unleashes terrifying monster doppelgangers and sets numerous magical traps within that legendary old tower, seeking to thwart anyone with a righteous heart.

Can you, the young man who rises for the princess—this story's protagonist—overcome countless challenges, seize the "Book of Truth," and break the dreadful curse?

This is a role-playing game released in Japan in 1984. Players become adventurers, seeking the "Book of Truth" to lift the princess's curse. The game involves creating a protagonist from one of three classes (Warrior, Thief, Merchant) and takes place within a 10-floor tower (a 3D dungeon). Combat is random encounter, command-based, utilizing close-quarters fighting and items. The tower also features light puzzle elements, offering satisfying gameplay.

This title, a masterpiece from the dawn of Japanese RPGs, delivers enjoyable 3D dungeon adventure in a simple yet engaging style.