1998 · Anime International Company · Role-playing

Princess Quest

Sega exclusive

Princess Quest is a Japanese video game published in 1998 for the Sega Saturn system. It was subsequently ported to PC under the title Princess Quest R.

Released: 1998
Platforms: Sega Saturn
Genres: Role-playing
Developers: Anime International Company
Publishers: —
Perspective: First person Bird view / Isometric
Themes: Fantasy
Country: Japan

About

Princess Quest (プリンセスクエスト, Purinsesu Kuesuto) is a Japanese video game published in 1998 for the Sega Saturn system. It was subsequently ported to PC under the title Princess Quest R (プリンセスクエストR, Purinsesu Kuesuto R).

The story is set in the Dharma Kingdom, and involves the theft of a jewel. Clues must be sought after in dungeons, castles, and towns, until the true culprit is found.

›Story

Five princesses from surrounding kingdoms are visiting Granmalnie Castle, but young Prince Tapioca isn't showing much interest. Meanwhile, someone makes off with a valuable item. Queen Madeleine hires a young swordsman named Willow to investigate the theft. Willow is joined by Pal, a magical creature who transforms Willow into a girl, named Will. Using this disguise, Willow tries to gain the trust of the princesses, in hopes of determining who is responsible for the theft.

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

Princess Quest is an action role playing game.

While the gameplay can be described as a classic turn-based role-playing video game, the main focus of the game is on interacting with the non-player characters and discovering what they are up to.

Story

Five princesses from surrounding kingdoms are visiting Granmalnie Castle (グランマルニエ城), but young Prince Tapioca isn't showing much interest. Meanwhile, someone makes off with a valuable item. Queen Madeleine hires a young swordsman named Willow to investigate the theft. Willow is joined by Pal (パル), a magical creature who transforms Willow into a girl, named Will. Using this disguise, Willow tries to gain the trust of the princesses, in hopes of determining who is responsible for the theft.

Development

The game was illustrated by Sugiyama Genshō. It was based on a 1996 audio drama of the same name. The game was developed by AIC Spirits and Increment P Corp.