Released in 1985 by Konami, Yie Ar Kung-Fu for the MSX is a landmark title in the fighting game genre. It predates classics like Street Fighter and sets the stage for the one-on-one combat style that would become so popular. Players control a martial arts master named Oolong, who must fight his way through a series of increasingly bizarre and...

A classic Konami title from 1984, Antarctic Adventure for the MSX is a charming and deceptively challenging racing game. Players control Penta, a penguin on a quest to visit all the research stations at the South Pole before time runs out. The game is viewed from a third-person perspective as you race forward on a scrolling ice field, navigating around...

King’s Valley for the MSX is a timeless Konami classic that perfectly captures the spirit of early 8-bit puzzle-platformers. Released in 1985, the game challenges players to guide the adventurer, Vick, through a series of increasingly complex tombs to retrieve hidden treasures. The premise is simple, but the execution is masterful. Each of the 60 levels is a single-screen puzzle...

Queen’s Golf, developed by Marionette Co., Ltd. and published by ASCII Corporation in 1984, is a classic MSX sports title. This game offers a solid and enjoyable golf experience, standing out for its simplicity and a “sunny and vibrant” atmosphere that makes it a pleasant gaming experience. The gameplay is that of a classic 18-hole golf game, with a top-down view that...

Midnight Building, developed by Way Limit and published by ASCII Corporation in 1983 for the MSX, is an intriguing action-maze game that offers a unique and challenging experience. The player controls a character who must descend from the top floor of a building (the eighth) to the ground floor by navigating through a series of dark and dangerous mazes. The gameplay is...

Super Cobra, a classic horizontal scrolling shooter, made a significant splash on the MSX home computer in the 1980s. As a port of the 1981 Konami arcade hit, it successfully translated the core thrill of piloting a helicopter through dangerous, maze-like caverns onto a home platform. The gameplay is simple yet relentlessly challenging. Players pilot a helicopter, navigating a tight, scrolling landscape...

Developed by UPL in 1983, this platformer was a charming and challenging game that, while initially an arcade sensation, would find its most enduring home on a beloved home computer platform: the MSX. The Game: Chasing a Cat with a Catchy Premise Mouser’s gameplay was simple yet addictive. Players took on the role of a determined character, navigating a multi-level...

While the MSX platform is famous for its racing games, a lesser-known title named Turboat stands out for its unique blend of action and precision. Developed by Mass Tael and published by ASCII Corporation in 1983, Turboat is an action game that, despite its obscurity, offers a compelling and challenging experience that is a testament to the versatility of the...

In the golden age of arcade gaming, Konami was a powerhouse, producing a string of genre-defining hits. One of their most enduring creations was Time Pilot, a unique 360-degree shooter that first captivated players in 1982. The game was an immediate success, and as home computers like the MSX rose in popularity, Konami was quick to bring their arcade legend...

Released in the mid-1980s, Anty places the player in control of a tiny ant on a mission to gather food for its colony. The premise is simple, but the execution is what makes the game stand out. Unlike many platformers of the era, the player isn’t just running and jumping on flat surfaces. The ant can climb walls and even...