Burai: Gekan Kanketsu-hen

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Burai: Gekan Kanketsu-hen is a 1991 RPG from Riverhillsoft that follows the story of Burai: Joken. Players lead a team of characters through a world mixing magic and machinery, tackling turn-based battles and story-driven missions. Combat requires managing abilities and positioning, while exploration rewards careful map study and item hunting. The game emphasizes party composition and resource management, with choices affecting progression. This sequel adds new regions and characters to the original’s lore, deepening its political and supernatural conflicts. Though limited to the FM Towns platform, its detailed sprites and methodical gameplay stand out among early ’90s RPGs. Community chatter notes its challenging difficulty and lengthy quests, which may test modern patience but offer satisfaction to those who stick with it. A niche title with dedicated fans, it’s worth a look for players seeking old-school strategy and depth.