SystemSoft Alpha
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SystemSoft Alpha Corporation is a Japanese software development company.
Formerly just "SystemSoft", they have a long series of mainly military strategic simulation games (generally hex-based
) popular in the Japan market. Notable among these are the many Daisenryaku
and Master of Monsters
series games that have been ported to multiple platforms from PCs to consoles.
SystemSoft "Alpha" initially was to develop for all console based games such as Daisenryaku while the parent SystemSoft focused on Windows and Macintosh editions. Now the "SystemSoft" website focuses on more general software solutions outside of games, while SystemSoft Alpha is the game-making arm of the company. The main website for the game division, regardless of platform, is now SystemSoft Alpha, but "Alpha" still is not seen in the logo of the company on game boxes.
Only a handful of the dozens of games in their portfolio have ever been translated to make it to English-speaking markets, including two Master of Monsters
games for the Sega Genesis and Sony Playstation ("Disciples of Gaia"). Part of the reason for this is that the main platform for their games for almost a decade was the NEC PC9801.
SystemSoft has produced many wargames that are from the perspective of the Japanese Military, circa World War II
. These games fill a niche in the hex wargaming market that Japanese Military enthusiasts cannot expect from Western game developers who often portray the Japanese as the "enemy" in games, if at all. Similarly, if less controversial, is the guaranteed inclusion of the Japanese Self Defense Forces in modern wargames like the Daisenryaku
series.
List / Chart of all games 1985-2002 (Japanese): http://www.ss-alpha.co.jp/products/image/SSChro.jpg
Formerly just "SystemSoft", they have a long series of mainly military strategic simulation games (generally hex-based
Hex map
A hex map, hex board or hex grid is a gameboard design commonly used in wargames of all scales. The map is subdivided into small regular hexagons of identical size.-Advantages and disadvantages:...
) popular in the Japan market. Notable among these are the many Daisenryaku
Daisenryaku
is a long-running series of strategy games by SystemSoft and SystemSoft Alpha in Japan. SystemSoft Alpha performs development for all console Daisenryaku games while the parent SystemSoft writes Windows and Macintosh editions.-Main series:*Gendai Daisenryaku...
and Master of Monsters
Master of Monsters
Master of Monsters is a turn-based strategy game created by Japanese software developer System Soft for the MSX and NEC PC8801 later ported to a variety of consoles and PCs including the PC Engine, NEC PC9801, Sega Mega Drive , Sega Saturn and PlayStation...
series games that have been ported to multiple platforms from PCs to consoles.
SystemSoft "Alpha" initially was to develop for all console based games such as Daisenryaku while the parent SystemSoft focused on Windows and Macintosh editions. Now the "SystemSoft" website focuses on more general software solutions outside of games, while SystemSoft Alpha is the game-making arm of the company. The main website for the game division, regardless of platform, is now SystemSoft Alpha, but "Alpha" still is not seen in the logo of the company on game boxes.
Only a handful of the dozens of games in their portfolio have ever been translated to make it to English-speaking markets, including two Master of Monsters
Master of Monsters
Master of Monsters is a turn-based strategy game created by Japanese software developer System Soft for the MSX and NEC PC8801 later ported to a variety of consoles and PCs including the PC Engine, NEC PC9801, Sega Mega Drive , Sega Saturn and PlayStation...
games for the Sega Genesis and Sony Playstation ("Disciples of Gaia"). Part of the reason for this is that the main platform for their games for almost a decade was the NEC PC9801.
SystemSoft has produced many wargames that are from the perspective of the Japanese Military, circa World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. These games fill a niche in the hex wargaming market that Japanese Military enthusiasts cannot expect from Western game developers who often portray the Japanese as the "enemy" in games, if at all. Similarly, if less controversial, is the guaranteed inclusion of the Japanese Self Defense Forces in modern wargames like the Daisenryaku
Daisenryaku
is a long-running series of strategy games by SystemSoft and SystemSoft Alpha in Japan. SystemSoft Alpha performs development for all console Daisenryaku games while the parent SystemSoft writes Windows and Macintosh editions.-Main series:*Gendai Daisenryaku...
series.
Games
Include:- DaisenryakuDaisenryakuis a long-running series of strategy games by SystemSoft and SystemSoft Alpha in Japan. SystemSoft Alpha performs development for all console Daisenryaku games while the parent SystemSoft writes Windows and Macintosh editions.-Main series:*Gendai Daisenryaku...
series - Barbarossa (video game)
- Tir na Nog series (RPG)
- F-15 Strike Eagle
- Master of MonstersMaster of MonstersMaster of Monsters is a turn-based strategy game created by Japanese software developer System Soft for the MSX and NEC PC8801 later ported to a variety of consoles and PCs including the PC Engine, NEC PC9801, Sega Mega Drive , Sega Saturn and PlayStation...
series - Ogre
- Shanghai series
- White Diamond series
- Fantasy Knight series
- Moe Moe 2-ji Taisen (Ryaku)
List / Chart of all games 1985-2002 (Japanese): http://www.ss-alpha.co.jp/products/image/SSChro.jpg
External links
- Developer's Website
- List of SystemSoft video games at GameFAQsGameFAQsGameFAQs is a website that hosts FAQs and walkthroughs for video games. It was created in November 1995 by Jeff "CJayC" Veasey and was bought by CNET Networks in May 2003. It is currently owned by CBS Interactive. The site has a database of video game information, cheat codes, reviews, game saves,...
- List of SystemSoft Alpha video games at GameFAQsGameFAQsGameFAQs is a website that hosts FAQs and walkthroughs for video games. It was created in November 1995 by Jeff "CJayC" Veasey and was bought by CNET Networks in May 2003. It is currently owned by CBS Interactive. The site has a database of video game information, cheat codes, reviews, game saves,...