1987 Classic Xanadu Resurrects on Modern Consoles
Xanadu MSX arrives on EGG Console bringing Falcom’s classic action RPG to modern platforms. This release preserves an influential title from the early years of Japanese game development and makes a once rare MSX adventure easy to experience again.
The EGG Console release of Xanadu for MSX has arrived today and it brings one of Nihon Falcom’s most influential action RPGs from 1987 to modern players. First created for the MSX computer range, Xanadu stands as an important moment in the early development of Japanese role playing games. For retro fans, it is another valuable entry in the growing catalogue of restored classics.
Created by the legendary team at Nihon Falcom, Xanadu helped shape many of the ideas that would later define the action RPG genre. Its real time combat, steady character growth and sense of adventurous exploration inspired a long list of titles that followed. Together with its distinctive art style and demanding gameplay, the game has held a special place in the history of Japanese PC gaming.
This release is part of the wider EGG Console programme, an effort dedicated to preserving and reviving classic Japanese computer titles. The initiative has been especially welcome for MSX software which has become increasingly difficult to experience on original machines. The ongoing project also highlights just how much interest remains in the formative years of game development.
Xanadu was a major success in Japan during its original release with Falcom reporting around four hundred thousand copies sold. That achievement helped secure the studio’s reputation for high quality RPG design and led to the creation of many sequels and related works in the years that followed.
Modern players will appreciate being able to revisit this classic without the need for vintage MSX hardware. The EGG Console version includes useful improvements while keeping the original feel intact. It also serves as an essential piece of game preservation, allowing new generations to discover a title that shaped the future of the genre.
For collectors and long time preservation supporters, this marks another important step in keeping gaming history alive. The EGG Console line continues to make rare and influential works accessible to present day audiences and every new arrival helps build a clearer picture of how the medium evolved.
