On June 18, 2026, D4 Enterprise Co., Ltd. announced the release of 'Zodiac PC-8801' as the 104th entry in their 'EGG Console' series for the Nintendo Switch. Originally developed by Riverhillsoft in 1985, this space adventure game takes players to the 'Death Star Slum' planet.

Players control a young boy searching for his missing father, Dr. Duma, accompanied by his robot companion, Marie. The game stays true to its roots by utilizing a command-entry system where players input verb-noun combinations. On the Switch, this is handled via a virtual keyboard, though physical USB Japanese keyboards are also supported. This version includes a 'Gallery' mode, allowing players to view original manuals and packaging art. The game is priced at 880 JPY (including tax) and is available globally across Japan, North America, Europe, and Australia.

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