{"product_id":"kiso-louga-pc-engine","title":"Kisō Louga - PC Engine Super CD-ROM²","description":"\u003cp\u003eKisō Louga (機装ルーガ) for the PC Engine Super CD-ROM² is a Japan-exclusive turn-based strategy game developed and published by Kogado Studio. Set in a fantasy world, players take on the role of Weiss, a warrior of the Kumes people, tasked with defending the ancient ruins of Vastool and protecting Elena — a young woman being pursued by enemy soldiers. The story unfolds through anime-style cutscenes between missions, alternating with tactical battles across a series of increasingly complex scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGameplay is pure tactical strategy — characters are moved across overhead battlefield maps, and contact with an enemy unit triggers a separate menu-driven combat screen where players select from Attack, Item, Special, and other commands. Castles play a central role in each battle: friendly castles serve as retreat and healing points, while capturing enemy castles is often a key mission objective. Castle defenses include archers and catapults, and gates must be destroyed before entry. Many missions involve multi-faction conflicts, adding strategic complexity beyond simple two-sided combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe game's standout feature is its weapon manufacturing system. Using ores, original materials, and the party's crafting capabilities, players forge their own weapons and armor — swords, spears, bows, shields, and more — each with distinct characteristics suited to different tactical approaches. Building a loadout tailored to each mission's demands is central to the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in Japan on December 3, 1993, Kisō Louga was never localized outside Japan and received a sequel — Kisō Louga II: The Ends of Shangrila — in 1995. This is a Japan-import disc. The PC Engine Super CD-ROM² is region-locked and this disc will only play on a Japanese PC Engine with a Super CD-ROM² interface unit, or a PC Engine Duo system. All text and menus are in Japanese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e 機装ルーガ (Kisō Louga \/ Machine-Armor Louga)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese only — not localized\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRating:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Japan-only release)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e PC Engine Super CD-ROM²\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn-Based Strategy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 player\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kogado Studio\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kogado Studio\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1993 (Japan only — December 3, 1993)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImportant: The PC Engine Super CD-ROM² is region-locked. This Japanese import disc will only play on a Japanese PC Engine with a Super CD-ROM² interface, or a PC Engine Duo\/Duo-R\/Duo-RX system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included in our free shipping campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pre-Owned","offers":[{"title":"Case \u0026 Game \u0026 Manual -  VG+","offer_id":42747049934933,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/7673\/7365\/files\/2034860-kiso-louga-turbografx-cd-front-cover.jpg?v=1784362517","url":"https:\/\/hifilofi.shop\/products\/kiso-louga-pc-engine","provider":"HiFi LoFi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}