Ray-Gun

About

Ray Gun is an action RPG with visual novel elements set in a quirky sci-fi world. You play Georgie, a robot mechanic whose fiancée is kidnapped by rogue machines. Combat revolves around piloting "steroids", mechanized suits, using standard attacks or special moves in turn-based battles viewed from a first-person perspective. The game blends top-down exploration with random encounters and scripted scenes, mixing RPG progression with narrative-driven quests. The game stands out for its bold storytelling choices, including explicit content in several cut scenes that was unusual for the time. Developed by ELF Corporation in 1990, it predates many modern RPG conventions while embracing a kitschy aesthetic. Its mix of mecha action and risqué moments has earned it a niche reputation among retro gaming circles, though its legacy is often debated. The PC-9800 and Sharp X68000 versions remain the most sought after by collectors.

Storyline

Georgie is a young man who lives with his fiancee Miria in the quiet town of Lakeside, repairing large combat robots which are strangely called "steroids". One day he discovers several such steroids in the forest, and as he decides to inspect them, unknown flying steroids kidnap Miria. Now Georgie has to pilot a steroid himself and to rescue his beloved one.