Project EGG
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| Project EGG | |
| Developer | Bothtec, D4 Enterprise |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bothtec, D4 Enterprise |
| Platforms | Project EGG: Windows EGGConsole: Nintendo Switch |
| Released | Project EGG: November 24, 2001 - present EGGConsole: Oct 12, 2023 - present |
| Added to Museum |
December 19, 2023 |
Project EGG (Engrossing Game Gallery) is a service that offers emulation to play video games on Windows that were originally released on several arcade, computers and video game console platforms.
Bothtec created and operated the service from November 24, 2001 until the service was transferred to D4 Enterprise on March 3, 2004.
Project EGG on Windows also offered a subscription for ¥500 which allowed the download of video games marked "free" for no additional cost.
EGGConsole is the Nintendo Switch service that offers emulation to play games that were originally created for PC-8801.
Two MSX2 games have been released through the Windows application that is meant for use on the MSX0Stack handheld video game console. Relics was released on March 23, 2024. Deep Dungeon was released on April 24, 2024.
Emulated platforms
Emulated platforms include arcade, Family Computer, Family Computer Disk System, FM-7, FM77AV, Game Gear, Mega Drive, MSX, MSX0 Stack, MSX2, MSX2+, Nintendo Entertainment System, PC-6001, PC-6601mkII, PC-6601, PC-6001mkII, PC-8001, PC-8801, PC-8801mkIISR, PC-9801, Sega Mark III, Super Famicom, X1, and X68000.
Family Computer Disk System games
The Nintendo Family Computer Disk System was a video game console released in Japan in 1986. It is the floppy disk add-on to the Family Computer. Games on this platform were first released on Project EGG for Windows on December 11, 2007.
| Title | Developer | Original release | Platforms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relics: Dark Fortress | Bothtec | 1987 | Windows JP: December 11, 2007 | |
| Topple Zip | Bothtec | 1987 | Windows JP: October 27, 2015 | |
| Zanac | Compile | 1986 | Windows JP: September 1, 2015 |
FM-7 games
The Fujitsu FM-7 was a computer released in Japan in 1982. Games on this platform were first released on Project EGG for Windows on November 24, 2001.
FM77AV games
The Fujitsu FM77AV was a computer released in Japan in 1985. Games on this platform were first released on Project EGG for Windows on November 24, 2001.
| Title | Developer | Original release | Platforms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Testament | Riverhillsoft | 1988 | Windows JP: January 10, 2003 | |
| Daiva Story 2: Memory in Durga | T&E Soft | 1987 | Windows JP: December 23, 2005 | Delisted |
| Death Force | Riverhillsoft | 1987 | Windows JP: July 29, 2003 | |
| DIRES -giger・loop- | Bothtec | 1987 | Windows JP: August 26, 2014 | |
| Fire Ball | HummingBirdSoft | 1987 | Windows JP: February 4, 2004 | |
| How Many Robot | Artdink | 1988 | Windows JP: October 1, 2002 | |
| Laydock | T&E Soft | 1986 | Windows JP: November 24, 2001 | |
| Luxsor: Lights Over Egypt | Nihon Telenet | 1987 | Windows JP: January 10, 2003 | |
| Silpheed: Super Dogfighter | Game Arts | 1988 | Windows JP: February 10, 2003 | |
| Woody Pop | dB-SOFT | 1987 | Windows JP: February 10, 2003 | |
| Ys I: Ancient Ys Vanished | Nihon Falcom | 1987 | Windows JP: March 24, 2002 | |
| Ys II: Ys II: Ancient Ys Vanished – The Final Chapter | Nihon Falcom | 1988 | Windows JP: April 24, 2002 |
Game Gear games
The Sega Game Gear was a handheld video game console released in Japan in 1990. Games on this platform were first released on Project EGG for Windows on November 14, 2023.
| Title | Developer | Original release | Platforms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorcery Saga I: The Three Magic Spheres | Compile | 1993 | Windows JP: November 14, 2023 | |
| Sorcery Saga II: 16-year-old Arle | Compile | 1994 | Windows JP: December 12, 2023 | |
| Sorcery Saga III: The Ultimate Queen | Compile | 1994 | Windows JP: January 23, 2024 | |
| Sorcery Saga A: Vivacious Vacation | Compile | 1995 | Windows JP: February 20, 2024 |
Nintendo Entertainment System games
The Nintendo Entertainment System was a video game console released in the United States in 1985. It is the international version of the Family Computer. Games on this platform were first released on Project EGG for Windows on October 12, 2021.
| Title | Developer | Original release | Platforms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydlide | T&E Soft | 1989 | Windows JP: October 12, 2021 | |
| Zanac | Compile | 1987 | Windows JP: December 7, 2021 |
PC-6001 games
The NEC PC-6001 was a computer released in Japan in 1981. Games on this platform were first released on Project EGG for Windows on November 13, 2007.
| Title | Developer | Original release | Platforms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AX-1: Demonstration | ASCII | 1982 | Windows JP: November 13, 2007 | Includes Arabian Rhapsody, Barricade, Breakout, and Simon |
| AX-2: Dual Alien | ASCII | 1982 | Windows JP: November 13, 2007 | |
| AX-3: Interfight | ASCII | 1982 | Windows JP: November 27, 2007 | |
| AX-3: Slot Poker | ASCII | 1982 | Windows JP: March 11, 2008 | |
| AX-4: Black Hole | ASCII | 1982 | Windows JP: February 5, 2008 | |
| AX-5: Olion | ASCII | 1982 | Windows JP: January 8, 2008 | |
| Earthbound | Xtalsoft | 1984 | Windows JP: November 9, 2021 | |
| Eggy | Bothtec | 1985 | Windows JP: December 1, 2020 | |
| Holy Sword | Xtalsoft | 1983 | Windows JP: December 21, 2021 | |
| Trick Boy | T&E Soft | 1984 | Windows JP: June 14, 2022 | |
| Wonder House | Task Force Kochi | 1983 | Windows JP: September 5, 2023 |
PC-6601 games
The NEC PC-6601 was a computer that was released in Japan in 1985. Games on this platform were first released on Project EGG for Windows on March 9, 2021.
| Title | Developer | Original release | Platforms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Golf Simulation Super Version | T&E Soft | 1984 | Windows JP: March 9, 2021 | |
| Hydlide | T&E Soft | 1984 | Windows JP: June 22, 2021 |
Sega Mark III games
The Sega Mark III was a video game console released in Japan in 1985. It was the original model of the Sega Master System. Games on this platform were first released on Project EGG for Windows on October 4, 2021.
| Title | Developer | Original release | Platforms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seal of the Dark Lord | Kogado Studio | 1987 | Windows JP: October 4, 2021 | |
| Devil Golvellius | Compile | 1986 | Windows JP: October 4, 2021 |
Windows compilations
In addition to its single game offerings, Project EGG also offers compilations of emulated games for Windows.
| Title | Developer | Original release | Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydlide 1•2•3 | T&E Soft | 2001 | JP: December 22, 2004 | Includes Hydlide 1, 2, and 3 for PC-8801. |
| Ys Complete Works | Nihon Falcom | 2003 | JP: February 23, 2007 | Includes Ys I, II, and III for PC-8801, plus Ys IV and V for Super Famicom. |
Former emulated platforms
Some computers and video game consoles were emulated on Project EGG, and were later delisted.
Former emulated platforms included Neo Geo and SG-1000.
SG-1000 games
The Sega SG-1000 was a handheld video game console released in Japan in 1983. One game for this platform was released on Project EGG for Windows on December 11, 2012 and has since been discontinued.
| Title | Developer | Original release | Platforms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hustle! Chumy | Compile | 1984 | Windows JP: December 11, 2012 |
