PC Engine CD Games Collection
The PC Engine CD (known as TurboGrafx-CD in North America), launched in 1988, was the first successful CD-ROM gaming add-on in history. As an expansion for the PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 console, it revolutionized gaming with its massive 540MB storage capacity (compared to HuCards' mere megabytes), allowing for CD-quality audio and anime-style cutscenes. The system introduced iconic franchises like Ys and Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, and was praised for its arcade-perfect ports such as Street Fighter II. While expensive initially, its later models (like the Super CD-ROM²) became more affordable. The PC Engine CD sold over 1 million units in Japan, creating a cult following for its unique library of visual novels and shoot 'em ups. Its technical innovations paved the way for CD-based gaming in the 1990s.
All PC Engine CD Games
Kaizou Choujin Shubibinman is a 1989 action platformer starring the eponymous cyborg superhero. Known for its quirky humor and creative power-up system, the game follows Shubibinman's battle against the evil Dr. Machine and his biomechanical monsters across six surreal stages filled with transforming enemies and environmental puzzles.
Kaizou Choujin Shubibinman 2: Aratanaru Teki (The New Enemy) is a 1992 sequel that expands the cyborg superhero's arsenal with new transformation abilities and introduces a tag-team mechanic with the debut of Shubibinwoman. This PC Engine exclusive features enhanced graphics, a deeper story, and more complex level designs than its predecessor.
Kaizou Choujin Shubibinman III: Ikai no Princess (Princess of Another World) concludes the trilogy with interdimensional travel, introducing Princess Shubibi from a parallel universe. This 1993 PC Engine CD-ROM² title features three playable characters with distinct dimensional abilities, non-linear stage progression, and the series' most ambitious visual presentation.
Advanced Variable Geo is a 2D fighting game spin-off from the Variable Geo adult game series, adapted for the PC Engine Super CD-ROM². The game features all-female fighters competing in martial arts tournaments with special moves and dynamic camera angles. While toned down from its adult origins, it retains the distinctive character designs and fast-paced combat.