(Time Extension) The Black Onyx, One Of Japan's Most Influential RPGs, Almost Got A VR-Based Sequel

[Le Reposteur]

"It was a truly exciting concept".

Japan's obsession with RPGs might lead you to assume that the genre has been part of the country's video game history since the industry began, but that isn't the case.

Prior to the release of Henk Rogers' The Black Onyx in 1984, role-playing games were practically alien to Japan, and the game would trigger a flood of RPGs in the region, effectively laying down the foundations for the likes of Hydlide, Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy.

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