Morita Shogi
A professional shogi simulation for NES featuring Japanese chess master Makoto Morita. Offers authentic shogi gameplay with multiple difficulty levels and tutorials for beginners.
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About This Retro Game
Released in 1985, this was one of the first comprehensive shogi video games, faithfully recreating the Japanese chess experience with then-advanced AI.
Features commentary and strategies from shogi professional Makoto Morita, providing valuable insights into professional shogi techniques.
Includes handicap options, move suggestions, and the ability to save games in progress - revolutionary features for board game conversions at the time.
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