Madoushi Lulba

About

Madoushi Lulba is a classic MSX2 adventure RPG where a cat-wielding swordfighter battles a godlike sorcerer. You play as Cyber Cat, a young warrior unaware of his destiny until nearly the end. The game follows his journey home, interrupted by Lulba’s apocalyptic plans and armies of monsters. Gameplay mixes turn-based combat with light puzzle solving and dialogue choices. The story unfolds through simple but expressive text, punctuated by goofy character interactions. The charm lies in its absurdity and charm. Cyber Cat’s deadpan heroics clash with Lulba’s over-the-top villainy, while sidekick Haagen Duck adds eccentric humor. Though its mechanics are basic by modern standards, the game’s personality and pacing have earned it a cult following among retro fans. Its 1990 release date and pixelated art style make it a nostalgic pick for MSX enthusiasts.

Storyline

An evil, tremendously powerful 4.6 billion-year-old sorcerer known as Lulba has been resurrected, and plans to drown the world in darkness with his army of 240 million monsters. The only one who can stop him is Cyber Cat, a young feline warrior who has been chosen to wield the Sword of Light. Cyber, however, is unaware of the looming threat of Lulba (until the last chapter that is), and simply desires to make it back to his home town of Yunora after a long journey. Along his travels, he encounters a variety of quirky animal characters, including the dapper but feisty Haagen Duck, who insists on tagging along with the young warrior and becoming his protégé.