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Shiryou Sensen: War of the Dead

1989 1 Players 64% Not Rated

Shiryou Sensen: War of the Dead (1987) is considered by many to be the first true survival horror game. Designed by Katsuya Iwamoto, it was developed by Fun Factory and published by Victor Music Industries for the MSX2, PC-88 and PC Engine platforms. It also featured open-world gameplay and RPG elements. This horror action RPG revolves around a female SWAT member named Lila who must rescue survivors in an isolated monster-infested town. As the plot unfolds, it is later revealed that the monsters have come from a portal to another world and the family that has secretly protected it for generations.

Release date
March 24, 1989
Developer
Fun Project
Publisher
Victor Musical Industries
Players
1

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Shiryou Sensen: War of the Dead

Shiryou Sensen: War of the Dead (1987) is considered by many to be the first true survival horror game. Designed by Katsuya Iwamoto, it was developed by Fun Factory and published by Victor Music Industries for the MSX2, PC-88 and PC Engine platforms. It also featured open-world gameplay and RPG elements.

This horror action RPG revolves around a female SWAT member named Lila who must rescue survivors in an isolated monster-infested town. As the plot unfolds, it is later revealed that the monsters have come from a portal to another world and the family that has secretly protected it for generations.

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ActionRole-Playing

Modes

Single Player

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Developer
Fun Project
Publisher
Victor Musical Industries

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Release date

WorldwideMarch 24, 1989 · Not Rated

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