<News> "EGG Console Hydlide PC-8801" Scheduled for Release on Steam® on April 29, 2026.
D4Enterprise announced that the classic 1984 action RPG "Hydlide PC-8801" will be released on Steam on April 29, 2026, for 1,200 JPY, featuring new modes like Scene Select and Gallery.
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On April 22, 2026, D4Enterprise Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Naoto Suzuki), which engages in retro game-related reissue and distribution businesses, announced that it plans to release T&E SOFT's classic action RPG "EGG Console Hydlide PC-8801" on Steam® starting April 29. This release is part of the "EGG Console" initiative, which brings the company's retro game distribution service "Project EGG" to other platforms.
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A masterpiece action RPG representing the 80s.
Control the brave Jim and defeat the mythical, legendary, and strongest demon, Balaris!
[Basic Information]
Title: EGG Console Hydlide PC-8801
Genre: Action, Role-Playing Game
Publisher: T&E SOFT
Original Release Year: 1984
Distribution Site URL: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4555540/EGG__PC8801/
Release Date: April 29, 2026 (Scheduled)
Price: 1,200 yen (tax included) (Japan)
Copyright Info:
© D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd. / © MSX Licensing Corporation.
[About "Hydlide"]
An active role-playing game released by T&E SOFT in 1984.
Fairyland, a peaceful kingdom inhabited by fairies. A human harboring evil intentions stole one of the jewels, awakening Balaris, said to be the strongest demon in myth and legend.
The player becomes the brave youth Jim, aiming to find the lost jewel and defeat the demon Balaris to restore peace to Fairyland.
Action is the core of this title.
Players will fight by ramming Jim into monsters while switching between attack and defense modes.
As a pioneer of Japanese PC fantasy RPGs representing the 1980s, the field consists of diverse and beautiful structures such as plains, castles, churches, and labyrinths. It is a monster title that reigned at the top of popularity rankings in PC game magazines of the time for a long period.
[About "EGG Console Hydlide PC-8801"]
- "Scene Select" Mode
Provided as a standard feature of the application, you can immediately enjoy various scenes in the game, the final boss battle, and the ending.
Scene Select Screen
- "Gallery" Mode
You can view precious manuals and package jackets from that time whenever you want.
Gallery Screen
* What is "Project EGG"?
The 1980s, an era where various platforms like PC-9801, FM-7, and X1 existed. PC games released during this time have had a major impact on today's entertainment. However, due to the deterioration of recording media and changes in platforms, they are gradually becoming unplayable.
D4Enterprise considers retro games as a form of cultural heritage and launched "Project EGG." Keeping our respect for game content, hardware, developers, and everyone who loves retro games, we will work earnestly so that retro games can be enjoyed forever.
Over 1,000 retro games available! "Project EGG" URL:
https://www.amusement-center.com/project/egg/
Soundtracks of those games only available here!? About 9,000 tracks distributed! "EGG MUSIC" URL:
https://www.amusement-center.com/project/emusic/
Game introductions via video! YouTube Channel "EGG Channel" URL:
https://www.youtube.com/ProjectEGG
Get the latest info instantly! Official Twitter "EGG Now!" URL:
https://twitter.com/project_egg
"Project EGG" Official Facebook URL:
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEGG
Game Screen 1
Game Screen 2
Game Screen 3
Game Screen 4
Hero Image
A masterpiece action RPG representing the 80s.
Control the brave Jim and defeat the mythical, legendary, and strongest demon, Balaris!
[Basic Information]
Title: EGG Console Hydlide PC-8801
Genre: Action, Role-Playing Game
Publisher: T&E SOFT
Original Release Year: 1984
Distribution Site URL: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4555540/EGG__PC8801/
Release Date: April 29, 2026 (Scheduled)
Price: 1,200 yen (tax included) (Japan)
Copyright Info:
© D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd. / © MSX Licensing Corporation.
[About "Hydlide"]
An active role-playing game released by T&E SOFT in 1984.
Fairyland, a peaceful kingdom inhabited by fairies. A human harboring evil intentions stole one of the jewels, awakening Balaris, said to be the strongest demon in myth and legend.
The player becomes the brave youth Jim, aiming to find the lost jewel and defeat the demon Balaris to restore peace to Fairyland.
Action is the core of this title.
Players will fight by ramming Jim into monsters while switching between attack and defense modes.
As a pioneer of Japanese PC fantasy RPGs representing the 1980s, the field consists of diverse and beautiful structures such as plains, castles, churches, and labyrinths. It is a monster title that reigned at the top of popularity rankings in PC game magazines of the time for a long period.
[About "EGG Console Hydlide PC-8801"]
- "Scene Select" Mode
Provided as a standard feature of the application, you can immediately enjoy various scenes in the game, the final boss battle, and the ending.
Scene Select Screen
- "Gallery" Mode
You can view precious manuals and package jackets from that time whenever you want.
Gallery Screen
* What is "Project EGG"?
The 1980s, an era where various platforms like PC-9801, FM-7, and X1 existed. PC games released during this time have had a major impact on today's entertainment. However, due to the deterioration of recording media and changes in platforms, they are gradually becoming unplayable.
D4Enterprise considers retro games as a form of cultural heritage and launched "Project EGG." Keeping our respect for game content, hardware, developers, and everyone who loves retro games, we will work earnestly so that retro games can be enjoyed forever.
Over 1,000 retro games available! "Project EGG" URL:
https://www.amusement-center.com/project/egg/
Soundtracks of those games only available here!? About 9,000 tracks distributed! "EGG MUSIC" URL:
https://www.amusement-center.com/project/emusic/
Game introductions via video! YouTube Channel "EGG Channel" URL:
https://www.youtube.com/ProjectEGG
Get the latest info instantly! Official Twitter "EGG Now!" URL:
https://twitter.com/project_egg
"Project EGG" Official Facebook URL:
https://www.facebook.com/ProjectEGG