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Emulated platforms include [[arcade]], [[Family Computer]], [[Family Computer Disk System]], [[FM-7]], [[FM77AV]], [[Game Gear]], [[Mega Drive]], [[MSX]], [[MSX|MSX0 Stack]], [[MSX|MSX2]], [[MSX|MSX2+]], [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], [[PC-6001]], [[PC-6601|PC-6601mkII]], [[PC-6601]], [[PC-6601|PC-6001mkII]], [[PC-8001]], [[PC-8801]], [[PC-8801|PC-8801mkIISR]], [[PC-9801]], [[Sega Mark III]], [[Super Famicom]], [[X1]], and [[X68000]].
Emulated platforms include [[arcade]], [[Family Computer]], [[Family Computer Disk System]], [[FM-7]], [[FM77AV]], [[Game Gear]], [[Mega Drive]], [[MSX]], [[MSX|MSX0 Stack]], [[MSX|MSX2]], [[MSX|MSX2+]], [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], [[PC-6001]], [[PC-6601|PC-6601mkII]], [[PC-6601]], [[PC-6601|PC-6001mkII]], [[PC-8001]], [[PC-8801]], [[PC-8801|PC-8801mkIISR]], [[PC-9801]], [[Sega Mark III]], [[Super Famicom]], [[X1]], and [[X68000]].


==Family Computer Disk System games==
===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]].
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]].


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==FM-7 games==
===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]].
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]].


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==FM77AV games==
===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]].
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]].


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==Game Gear games==
===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]].
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]].


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==Nintendo Entertainment System games==
===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]].
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]].


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==PC-6001 games==
===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]].
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]].


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| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | ''[[AX-1: Demonstration]]''
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | ''[[AX-1: Demonstration]]''
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[ASCII]]
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[ASCII (company)|ASCII]]
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 1982
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 1982
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Windows]] JP: November 13, 2007
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Windows]] JP: November 13, 2007
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| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | ''[[AX-2: Dual Alien]]''
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | ''[[AX-2: Dual Alien]]''
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[ASCII]]
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[ASCII (company)|ASCII]]
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 1982
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 1982
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Windows]] JP: November 13, 2007
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Windows]] JP: November 13, 2007
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| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | ''[[AX-3: Interfight]]''
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | ''[[AX-3: Interfight]]''
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[ASCII]]
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[ASCII (company)|ASCII]]
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 1982
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 1982
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Windows]] JP: November 27, 2007
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Windows]] JP: November 27, 2007
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| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | ''[[AX-3: Slot Poker]]''
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | ''[[AX-3: Slot Poker]]''
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[ASCII]]
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[ASCII (company)|ASCII]]
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 1982
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 1982
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Windows]] JP: March 11, 2008
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Windows]] JP: March 11, 2008
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| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | ''[[AX-4: Black Hole]]''
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | ''[[AX-4: Black Hole]]''
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[ASCII]]
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[ASCII (company)|ASCII]]
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 1982
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 1982
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Windows]] JP: February 5, 2008
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Windows]] JP: February 5, 2008
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| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | ''[[AX-5: Olion]]''
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | ''[[AX-5: Olion]]''
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[ASCII]]
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[ASCII (company)|ASCII]]
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 1982
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 1982
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Windows]] JP: January 8, 2008
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Windows]] JP: January 8, 2008
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==PC-6601 games==
===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]].
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]].


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| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Windows]] JP: June 22, 2021
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Windows]] JP: June 22, 2021
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" |  
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===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]].
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
!| Title
!| Developer
!| Original release
!| Platforms
!| Notes
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| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | ''[[Seal of the Dark Lord]]''
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Kogado Studio]]
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 1987
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Windows]] JP: October 4, 2021
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" |
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| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | ''[[Devil Golvellius]]''
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Compile]]
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 1986
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Windows]] JP: October 4, 2021
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" |
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==Windows compilations==
In addition to its single game offerings, Project EGG also offers compilations of emulated games for Windows.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
!| Title
!| Developer
!| Original release
!| Release
!| Notes
|-
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | ''[[Hydlide 1•2•3]]''
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[T&E Soft]]
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 2001
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | JP: December 22, 2004
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | Includes ''[[Hydlide 1]]'', ''[[Hydlide II: Shine of Darkness|2]]'', and ''[[Hydlide 3: The Space Memories|3]]'' for [[PC-8801]].
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| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | ''[[Ys Complete Works]]''
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Nihon Falcom]]
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 2003
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | JP: February 23, 2007
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | Includes ''[[Ys I: Ancient Ys Vanished|Ys I]]'', ''[[Ys II: Ancient Ys Vanished – The Final Chapter|II]]'', and ''[[Ys III: Wanderers from Ys|III]]'' for [[PC-8801]], plus ''[[Ys IV: Mask of the Sun|Ys IV]]'' and ''[[Ys V: Lost Kefin, Kingdom of Sand|V]]'' for [[Super Famicom]].
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Some computers and video game consoles were emulated on Project EGG, and were later delisted.
Some computers and video game consoles were emulated on Project EGG, and were later delisted.


Former emulated platforms included [[MSX|MSX Turbo R]], [[Neo Geo AES|Neo Geo]], and [[SG-1000]].
Former emulated platforms included [[Neo Geo AES|Neo Geo]] and [[SG-1000]].


===SG-1000 games===
===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]].
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.


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Latest revision as of 07:03, 5 May 2024

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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.

Title Developer Original release Platforms Notes
Abyss HummingBirdSoft 1984 Windows JP: January 11, 2022
Babylon Xtalsoft 1987 Windows JP: June 21, 2022
Cyber Suikoden Hot-B 1987 Windows JP: February 20, 2007
Daisenryaku FM System Soft 1987 Windows JP: August 1, 2003
Hotdog Bothtec 1985 Windows JP: February 25, 2002
Hydlide T&E Soft 1985 Windows JP: September 1, 2002
Hydlide II: Shine of Darkness T&E Soft 1985 Windows JP: November 24, 2001
Jelda Carry Soft 1984 Windows JP: January 24, 2006
Jelda II Carry Soft 1984 Windows JP: February 7, 2006
Kiss of Murder Riverhillsoft 1988 Windows JP: June 13, 2006
Manhattan Requiem: Angels Flying in the Dark Riverhillsoft 1987 Windows JP: May 23, 2006
Märchen Veil System Sacom 1987 Windows JP: January 12, 2021
The Night of Wonderland HummingBirdSoft 1983 Windows JP: October 28, 2014
The Palms HummingBirdSoft 1983 Windows JP: March 18, 2014
Phantom Heart II Xtalsoft 1986 Windows JP: July 20, 2021
Relics Bothtec 1986 Windows JP: November 20, 2007
Seal of the Dark Lord Kogado Studio 1986 Windows JP: June 20, 2006
Star Arthur Legend I: Planet Mephius T&E Soft 1983 Windows JP: July 11, 2006
Star Arthur Legend II: Dark Nebula T&E Soft 1983 Windows JP: August 29, 2006
Star Arthur Legend III: Terra 4001 T&E Soft 1984 Windows JP: September 5, 2006
Super Warrior Zaider Cosmos Computer 1986 Windows JP: November 24, 2001
Take the A-Train Artdink 1985 Windows JP: May 26, 2015
Thexder Game Arts 1985 Windows JP: July 4, 2006
Topple Zip Bothtec 1987 Windows JP: January 4, 2022
Volguard dB-SOFT 1984 Windows JP: September 1, 2002
Xanadu: Dragon Slayer II Nihon Falcom 1986 Windows JP: December 28, 2006
Xanadu: Dragon Slayer II Nihon Falcom 1987 Windows JP: December 28, 2006

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: Heart-pounding 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
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