天使之詩系列由日本NEC Avenue開發，以凱爾特神話為背景，主題環繞在男女感情的角色扮演遊戲（RPG），初代於1991年在PC Engine Super CD-ROM²平台推出的。《天使之詩：白翼的祈禱》（日文：天使の詩 -白き翼の祈り-，英文名：Tenshi no Uta: Shiroki Tsubasa no Inori）是「天使之詩」系列的第三作，也是最終作，在1994年7月29日的超任平台販售。相較於前兩部作品，在劇情表現、音樂品質與遊戲系統上有著更為成熟的呈現，被不少玩家視為該系列的巔峰之作。

背景設定在充滿神話與信仰色彩的幻想世界。被天神封印的惡魔開始蠢蠢欲動，魔物到處流竄。主角雷亞德與被修女扶養長大的孤兒克拉娜逐漸相愛，沒想到某日卻發現克拉娜被人綁架並脅迫結婚，為救女友冒險就此展開，之後意外捲入一場與神魔相關的古老戰爭。隨著劇情推進，主角逐漸發現自己與「白翼天使」的血脈有著密切關聯，並被命運選中，要對抗來自黑暗世界的威脅。在旅程中，會邂逅一群個性鮮明的夥伴，包括神官、盜賊、獸人等角色，彼此之間的羈絆與成長，構成遊戲感人且充滿戲劇性的敘事主軸。故事風格帶有濃厚的日式幻想風格，同時融入宗教象徵與宿命論，結局更是帶有悲壯與餘韻，讓不少玩家在通關後久久難忘。

在操作上，維持傳統日式RPG的基本框架，包括城鎮探索、迷宮冒險、經典回合制戰鬥與隊伍培養等。遊戲採用側視角的戰鬥畫面，角色與敵人有明確的動作動畫與魔法特效，戰鬥節奏流暢，且配樂氛圍渲染出色。每位角色都有專屬技能與魔法，並可透過裝備與道具進行戰略性強化。此外，遊戲中也有部分劇情選項會影響隊伍情感與結局發展，使玩家在操作之外也需對劇情選擇保持思考。儘管系統較為傳統，但在當時的超任平台上已屬上乘水準。

值得一提的是，全面支援語音配音與高品質音樂，請到多位當時頗具人氣的聲優參與配音，如綠川光、久川綾等，讓角色更具生命力。背景音樂旋律充滿幻想與情感，常被粉絲讚譽為整部作品的靈魂之一。

至於市場評價方面，該系列因平台限制（僅推出於PC Engine CD-ROM）導致銷售量不高，最終第三部超任版本市場知名度不高，但在當時的日本RPG玩家社群中獲得極高評價。玩家普遍肯定其感人至深的劇情、完整世界觀建構、優秀音樂與語音演出。部分評論也指出遊戲難度略高、迷宮設計稍嫌複雜，但這也正好符合當時老派RPG玩家對挑戰性的期待。即使多年後在未推出任何後續重製或移植的情況下，依然被視為超任最具藝術性與情感深度的RPG之一。

總結來說，《天使之詩：白翼的祈禱》是兼具幻想冒險與情感深度的經典作品。透過細膩的角色描寫、悲壯的英雄敘事與充滿靈魂的音樂，勾勒出值得回味的幻想旅程。對於熱愛90年代日式RPG、尤其是關注情感與劇情敘事的玩家而言，這款遊戲可說是藏在時代角落的珍貴寶石。

The Tenshi no Uta series, developed by Japan’s NEC Avenue, is a role-playing game (RPG) franchise inspired by Celtic mythology, with a strong focus on emotional relationships between male and female protagonists. The first title was released in 1991 for the PC Engine Super CD-ROM², introducing players to a world rich with myth, faith, and dramatic storytelling.

The third and final entry in the series, “Tenshi no Uta: Shiroki Tsubasa no Inori” (Japanese: 天使の詩 -白き翼の祈り-, English: Tenshi no Uta: The Prayer of the White Wings), was launched on July 29, 1994, for the Super Famicom (Super Nintendo Entertainment System in Japan). Compared to its predecessors, this title presented a more mature narrative, improved music quality, and refined gameplay systems, and is widely regarded by fans as the pinnacle of the series.

Set in a fantasy world filled with divine legends and spiritual symbolism, the story follows the reawakening of ancient demons once sealed by the gods. As chaos spreads, monsters roam freely. The protagonist Reard, a young warrior, gradually falls in love with Clana, an orphan raised by nuns. One day, Clana is abducted and forced into marriage, prompting Reard to embark on a perilous rescue quest. His journey soon spirals into a vast, ancient war between gods and demons. As the plot deepens, Reard discovers his connection to the “White-Winged Angels” and his fate as the chosen one to stand against the forces of darkness.

Throughout the adventure, Reard meets a diverse cast of memorable allies, including a priest, a thief, and a beastman. Their personal growth and emotional bonds form the emotional core of the game’s storytelling. The narrative leans heavily into Japanese fantasy aesthetics, intertwined with religious allegory and fatalistic themes, culminating in a tragic yet lingeringly beautiful ending that left a lasting impression on many players.

In terms of gameplay, Tenshi no Uta: Shiroki Tsubasa no Inori adheres to the classic JRPG framework: exploring towns, navigating dungeons, turn-based battles, and party progression. Battles are presented in a side-view format, with smooth animations and magical effects adding visual flair. Each character possesses unique abilities and spells, and players can strategically enhance their team using equipment and items. Notably, certain story choices impact party relationships and alter the game’s ending, adding a layer of depth beyond simple combat. Though traditional by modern standards, its design was considered technically impressive for the Super Famicom era.

One of the game’s standout features is its full voice acting and high-quality soundtrack. Well-known voice actors of the time, such as Hikaru Midorikawa and Aya Hisakawa, lent their talents to bring the characters to life. The soundtrack—both emotional and dreamlike—is often praised by fans as the soul of the game, perfectly complementing its melancholic fantasy tone.

Despite its creative merits, the series faced limited commercial success, primarily due to the platform constraints of the PC Engine CD-ROM, and the third entry’s release on the Super Famicom came too late to reach widespread acclaim. Nevertheless, within Japan’s RPG fan community, the game achieved cult status, appreciated for its heartfelt narrative, rich worldbuilding, evocative music, and voice performances. Some critics noted that the game’s difficulty and complex dungeon layouts could be demanding, but many veteran RPG players viewed this as part of its nostalgic charm.

In retrospect, Tenshi no Uta: Shiroki Tsubasa no Inori is a masterpiece of fantasy and emotional storytelling. With its delicate character development, poignant heroism, and soulful score, it paints a deeply memorable journey. For fans of 1990s Japanese RPGs, especially those who value strong narratives and emotional depth, this game remains a hidden gem from a bygone era, quietly resting at the edges of RPG history, waiting to be rediscovered.