Fray in Magical Adventure CD: Xak Gaiden – PC Engine Hu-Card Game & Case & Manual & Reg Card – VG+

Fray CD: Xak Gaiden is a lighthearted spin-off of the Xak action-RPG series, starring the cheerful sorceress Fray Jerbain in a more comedic, colorful adventure that contrasts the darker tone of the mainline games.

The player controls Fray, a young girl whom Latok, the protagonist of Xak series, has saved during the events of the first game. Fray falls in love with Latok and decides to prove him that she can be more than just a damsel in distress. She studies magic in a university for three years and afterwards begins a long journey to find Latok and to help him in his battle against evil.

This version of Fray in Magical Adventure differs from the original MSX and subsequent computer releases in several ways. It retains the major events of the story and gameplay mechanics; even though it has more detailed graphics, it still looks too similarly to the original release to be qualified as a remake. The major difference is in the layout of locations and enemies. Some levels are entirely different, even when they are composed of the same elements. For example, the introductory level of the original version is skipped; the subsequent level has a different layout and new enemies. There are more treasure chests in this version’s levels, more items, and more areas that require jumping.

This version also has different cut-scenes (for example, the introduction describes some of the events during Fray’s study years, which were absent in the original version). The conversations with other characters are longer; certain events are triggered in a different way (such as the necessity to first talk to the guard to trigger the conversation with the mayor in the first town). There is voice acting during important cut-scenes.

Product Details

Japanese Title: フレイ CD 〜XAK外伝〜 (Fray CD: Xak Gaiden)
Platform: PC Engine Super CD-ROM² (NTSC-J)
Genre: Action RPG / Fantasy Adventure
Players: 1 player
Language: Japanese
Developer: Micro Cabin
Release Year: 1994 (Japan)

Requires Super CD-ROM²–compatible hardware (PC Engine Duo, TurboDuo, or System Card 3.0).

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***PC Engine CD-ROMs are region-free, meaning they will work on both Japanese PC Engine and North American Turbo Duo systems. However, Super System Cards are region-locked and may require adapters or modification for use on non-Japanese systems. Please verify compatibility before purchasing.