Mebius and renowned game creator Takeo Iijima have officially announced the launch of 'Burai Complete Edition' for Nintendo Switch, bringing two beloved fantasy role-playing games back to Japanese audiences.
These titles, 'Burai Joukan' and 'Burai Gekan,' originally developed by River Hill Soft, were first released for the MSX2 platform in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The collection will be available later this month exclusively in Japan, both digitally via the Nintendo eShop and in a special physical edition. First launched in 1989, 'Burai Joukan' debuted on the PC-88 and PC-98 before being ported to the MSX2 and FM Towns in 1990.
Players could embark on unique storylines for each of the game's eight protagonists, each tasked with saving their world from the malevolent Daar.
The game’s innovative narrative approach allowed users to select from multiple scenarios, each unfolding from a top-down perspective and providing distinct gameplay experiences. Its sequel, 'Burai Gekan,' followed in 1990 for the PC-98 and subsequently reached the MSX2 and FM Towns platforms.
This second installment continued the storyline, with all eight heroes joining together to confront Daar and his followers in a climactic battle.
Both games became cult classics among Japanese RPG enthusiasts thanks to their ambitious world-building and non-linear storytelling. Mebius first revealed its intention to bring these titles to the Nintendo Switch in early 2025, delighting fans of retro Japanese RPGs.
The standalone digital version of 'Burai Joukan' arrived on the Nintendo eShop in June 2025, while 'Burai Gekan' is scheduled to receive its first Switch release on February 19, 2026.
Fans will have the option to purchase it separately for 1,980 yen or as part of the new 'Burai Complete Edition' collection. According to details shared by Japanese gaming publication 4Gamer, the standard edition of the collection will retail for 5,500 yen.
Enthusiasts and collectors can also pre-order a limited edition package for 11,000 yen, which includes a special 4-CD official soundtrack and a booklet authored by Takeo Iijima, providing deeper insights into the game's lore and development history. With the advent of this comprehensive re-release, Mebius and Takeo Iijima are making a significant contribution to game preservation and the accessibility of classic Japanese RPGs.
The 'Burai Complete Edition' offers both longtime fans and new players the opportunity to experience formative titles that helped shape narrative-driven RPG gameplay on modern hardware.
Interested gamers can find more information about the collection and its release details on the official website.
These titles, 'Burai Joukan' and 'Burai Gekan,' originally developed by River Hill Soft, were first released for the MSX2 platform in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The collection will be available later this month exclusively in Japan, both digitally via the Nintendo eShop and in a special physical edition. First launched in 1989, 'Burai Joukan' debuted on the PC-88 and PC-98 before being ported to the MSX2 and FM Towns in 1990.
Players could embark on unique storylines for each of the game's eight protagonists, each tasked with saving their world from the malevolent Daar.
The game’s innovative narrative approach allowed users to select from multiple scenarios, each unfolding from a top-down perspective and providing distinct gameplay experiences. Its sequel, 'Burai Gekan,' followed in 1990 for the PC-98 and subsequently reached the MSX2 and FM Towns platforms.
This second installment continued the storyline, with all eight heroes joining together to confront Daar and his followers in a climactic battle.
Both games became cult classics among Japanese RPG enthusiasts thanks to their ambitious world-building and non-linear storytelling. Mebius first revealed its intention to bring these titles to the Nintendo Switch in early 2025, delighting fans of retro Japanese RPGs.
The standalone digital version of 'Burai Joukan' arrived on the Nintendo eShop in June 2025, while 'Burai Gekan' is scheduled to receive its first Switch release on February 19, 2026.
Fans will have the option to purchase it separately for 1,980 yen or as part of the new 'Burai Complete Edition' collection. According to details shared by Japanese gaming publication 4Gamer, the standard edition of the collection will retail for 5,500 yen.
Enthusiasts and collectors can also pre-order a limited edition package for 11,000 yen, which includes a special 4-CD official soundtrack and a booklet authored by Takeo Iijima, providing deeper insights into the game's lore and development history. With the advent of this comprehensive re-release, Mebius and Takeo Iijima are making a significant contribution to game preservation and the accessibility of classic Japanese RPGs.
The 'Burai Complete Edition' offers both longtime fans and new players the opportunity to experience formative titles that helped shape narrative-driven RPG gameplay on modern hardware.
Interested gamers can find more information about the collection and its release details on the official website.
