Snatcher CD-ROMantic - PC Engine Super CD-Rom

Snatcher is a cinematic cyberpunk graphic adventure originally created by Hideo Kojima at Konami. Influenced by Western sci-fi noir and dystopian thrillers, it blends investigative detective work, atmospheric storytelling, and suspenseful shooting segments — becoming one of Kojima’s most celebrated pre-Metal Gear works.

The PC Engine Super CD-ROM² version is widely regarded as one of the best and most complete home versions, thanks to its:

• Fully voiced dialogue in key scenes

• High-quality CD-audio soundtrack

• Redrawn event art & character portraits

• Added story refinements compared to earlier ports

Snatcher is set in the futuristic Neo Kobe City, a city of madness and decadence. The year is 2047.  Mankind is facing its gravest crisis. A mysterious bio-roid life form has appeared. Its true nature and purpose are unknown. Is it some country's secret weapon, or an alien from another world? They appear in the winter, killing people and taking their place in society. They wear artificial skin and can sweat and even bleed. They are called "Snatchers" because they "snatch" their victims before they take their place.

A new police force, specifically trained to fight the Snatchers, has been formed. They are JUNKERs (which is deciphered as "Japanese Undercover Neuro-Kinetic Elimination Rangers" in the English version). Every time you encounter someone, a difficult question must be asked — is it a person or a snatcher?

The player takes control of Gillian Seed, one of the JUNKERs.

⭐ Gameplay & Structure

• First-person investigation & interrogation

• Evidence gathering & database searching

• Travel between Neo Kobe districts

• Light gun-style shooting segments

• Story-driven progression

The world of Neo Kobe City is richly layered with noir-inspired futurism and late-80s cyber-aesthetic atmosphere.

⭐ PC Engine Version Highlights

Compared to earlier computer / console releases:

✔ Enhanced CD-quality soundtrack & arrangements
✔ Expanded voice acting across major scenes
✔ Anime-style event cutscenes
✔ Polished UI & pacing refinements

This edition is considered a collector-favorite for presentation quality and narrative completeness.

Product Details

Japanese Title: スナッチャー (Snatcher)
Platform: PC Engine Super CD-ROM² (NTSC-J)
Genre: Cyberpunk Adventure / Visual Novel
Players: 1 player
Language: Japanese (voiced scenes)
Developer: Konami
Director / Writer: Hideo Kojima
Publisher: Konami
Release Year: 1992 (Japan)

Requires Super CD-ROM²-compatible hardware (PC Engine Duo, TurboDuo, or System Card 3.0).

***PC Engine CD-ROMs are region-free, meaning they will work on both Japanese PC Engine and North American Turbo Duo systems. However, Super System Cards are region-locked and may require adapters or modification for use on non-Japanese systems. Please verify compatibility before purchasing.