Published by NCS

11 games

Prince of Persia

Brøderbund Software, Masaya, NCS, Konami, Ubi Soft Entertainment

The award winning computer software adventure that has people everywhere rattling their sabers is here for Super NES. And now the animation is more detailed, and the controls more responsive. There's even a five part training mode for sharpening your running, jumping, climbing and sword fighting skills. But the sands of time are against you. For you must survive 20 perilous stages, rescure the princess from the evil Grand Vizier Jaffar, and claim the royal residency all before the hourglass is empty. Beware the unpredictable floors and ceilings, gut splitting guillotines, hidden spikes, walls of flames and more. Jaffar's spells spell doom if you're not crafty and nimble. And a legion of savage servants, amazing amazons and immortal skeletons will do his barbaric bidding. Even your own alter ego is the enemy. Pass through invisible doors and walk through space portals. Find vessels of magic potions, but partake of them wisely. They may increase your life or just as easily poison you. So take each step with caution, young would-be prince, or the entire kingdom will suffer the darkest Arabian night ever. Prince of Persia was ported to many systems, but the version for the SNES was extended. Not only were the graphics improved significantly, the the amount of levels and their size was increased as well. Instead of one hour for twelve levels, the player now has two hours to beat 20 levels.

Platform

Schbibinman Zero: Shockman Zero

Masaya, NCS, St. GIGA, retro-bit

A Super Famicom game in the Schbibinman/Shockman series, first released as a (view-limited) downloadable game via the Broadcast Satellaview satellite service in Japan and later re-released in cartridge format, many years after the Super Famicom lifespan, in 2017. In 2024, the game was announced for an European and American release, published by Retro-bit, with an all-new official English translation for the first time.

Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

Elthlead

NCS

Elthlead is also notable for being the first fantasy SLG game ever developed. While most SLG fans look back to Master of Monsters or Fire Emblem as the origin of the genre, these games were released in 1988 and 1990 respectively. The world of Elthlead also introduced the universe that would provide the framework for NCS' later Langrisser series.

Role-playing (RPG)Strategy

Macross - Eternal Love Song

NCS

Turn-based strategy game based on the Macross anime. Released only in Japan for the PC Engine Super CD.

Strategy

Gaiflame

NCS, Masaya, Hudson Soft

Mecha strategy game developed by Masaya in 1987. Gaiflame is a turn-based strategy game from Masaya that was released on a number of Japanese home computers, as well as the PC Engine. No version of the game was ever released outside of Japan. The player moves around mecha and jet units around a world map, trying to conquer as much territory from the forces of darkness as possible in order to repel them. When two opposing sets of troops occupy the same area, the game switches to a hexagonal grid where the two forces clash. When units meet in combat, the game uses animated cutaways demonstrating the exchange of damage. Gaiflame is considered a precursor to Masaya's Langrisser series, along with Gaia no Monshou and Elthlead.

Role-playing (RPG)Turn-based strategy (TBS)

Double Moon Densetsu

Amusement, NCS

Double Moon Densetsu is a 1992 role-playing video game for the Family Computer published by Masaya. It is based on an earlier play-by-mail RPG also titled Double Moon Densetsu, serialized in Marukatsu Famicom and eventually Marukatsu Super Famicom; in addition to this computer game, there was also a tabletop RPG system produced based on the work. A deity named Fatima created a world with two different continents; that divided the world of sorcery from the world of swordsmanship. An evil demon plans to destroy this world by bringing forth a dark dragon from a demonic dimension.

AdventureRole-playing (RPG)

Langrisser I & II

Career Soft, NCS, Masaya, Extreme, Acer TWP

This is a remake of two games: Langrisser (known as Warsong in USA) and its sequel, Langrisser II – or, better to say, the enhanced version of this sequel, known as Der Langrisser. The remake features the Ultima-style character creation (you choose between various answers to morally provoking questions) introduced in Der Langrisser, and also offers branching storyline (you can be good or side with the evil forces, if you wish).

Role-playing (RPG)Tactical

Signatory: Chouinsha

Tenky Co., NCS

Adventure game developed by NCS in 1991.

AdventurePoint-and-click

Moto Roader MC

NCS, Masaya, Ratalaika Games S.L.

Moto Roader MC is a racing game by NCS and is the third episode of the Moto Roader series. Up to five players can race each other on twenty five tracks (five courses of five tracks each) as they vie for the first place. Unlike other games of the series, each track is constructed of a single static screen and is reminiscent of the arcade classic Super Sprint. Each race is made out of eight laps where anything goes! Cars are invincible and can fire an unlimited amount of rockets and bombs which, consequently, leads the gameplay more towards speed and attack. All the racing tracks display a showcase of exquisite themes - from classic "City" and "Nature" scapes to more elaborate designs such as the fantasy "Marchen" or the unique "Special" courses. Road hazards also spice up the game and make each play session unique - from classic pits, speed boosters to shortcuts and disorienting teleporters.

ArcadeRacing