Harakiri

About

Harakiri is a strategy RPG that trades historical accuracy for goofy spectacle. You lead a ragtag squad through turn-based battles and quirky quests in a version of feudal Japan shaped by Western stereotypes. The game leans into its fictional creator’s cluelessness, samurai wear mismatched armor, villages host tax-evading monks, and dialogue drips with faux-oriental jargon. Combat feels tight despite its cartoonish tone, balancing unit placement and resource management with occasional bursts of slapstick. Its charm comes from embracing its own absurdity. With a 7.5/10 average from retro gaming forums, it’s a niche pick for those who appreciate retro games unbothered by taking themselves seriously. The PC-8800 release date in 1990 makes it a relic, but its blend of humor and strategy mechanics holds up better than most titles from the era.