Edia在2025年11月27日推出《Telenet RPG 合輯》，收錄由狼組開發、最初於SFC時期登場的三款作品——《黑暗領域》、《緋王傳 魔物們的誓言》以及《大地勇士：海與風的鼓動》。這三部作品在當年雖然並未被視為主流人氣RPG，但卻因其獨特的視角、極端的系統設計與高難度挑戰，被後世玩家稱為「迷作」，即不容易親近卻充滿特色的遊戲。這次合輯以「クセの強い RPG 的挑戰狀」為號召，完整移植到Nintendo Switch，並同時帶來數位化的典藏資料，讓玩家重新體驗 90 年代遊戲開發的瘋狂與創意。

在劇情設定方面，《黑暗領域》跳脫傳統勇者打魔王的套路，反而讓玩家化身魔王軍的士兵，目標就是擊倒人類的勇者。這種顛覆立場的設定，讓以往熟悉的「勇者」成為必須討伐的敵人，故事張力完全逆轉。《緋王傳》則是戰略模擬RPG，率領魔物軍團，發誓要報復人類的王國，不僅要招募各式怪物，還得運用地形與戰術來擊敗人類軍隊。至於《大地勇士：海與風的鼓動》（又譯作《ノイギーア 〜海と风の鼓动〜》），則更接近動作RPG的體驗，特色在於快節奏的流程，挑戰的不是龐大的劇情，而是如何在最短時間內完成遊戲，甚至形成競速遊玩的文化。這三部作品雖然風格迥異，但共同點都是打破當時「王道 RPG」的公式，強迫玩家接受不同於常規的挑戰。

在操作與系統方面，三款遊戲各具特色。《黑暗領域》延續傳統RPG的隊伍編成與回合制戰鬥，但劇情分歧與立場轉換讓選擇顯得格外重要。《緋王傳》強調策略調度，如何分配魔物兵力，何時進攻、何時防守，將直接影響戰局。《大地勇士》則是即時動作玩法，操作直覺，但因為節奏極快，對玩家的反應力與熟練度有高度要求。這些遊戲都不是單純打怪升級就能過關，而是測試耐心、技巧與策略的硬派作品。

從市場評價來看，當年的玩家對這些遊戲的評價其實相當兩極化。許多人覺得它們過於艱澀，系統設計不夠友善，難度甚至讓人挫敗，但也正因如此，這些遊戲後來被認為具有「挑戰者專屬」的魅力。對熱愛RPG並願意嘗試不同視角的玩家來說，這些作品充滿實驗精神，帶來新鮮體驗。而如今Edia透過《Telenet RPG 合輯》復刻推出，不僅是單純的移植，還加入數位典藏「Gift Selection」，內含角色設定集、開發企劃書等珍貴資料，讓人能一窺三十年前遊戲企劃的思路。這樣的附加價值，對於懷舊玩家與遊戲史愛好者來說，極具吸引力。

整體而言，《Telenet RPG 合輯》不只是懷舊復刻，而是讓玩家重新認識日本遊戲史上一批「異類 RPG」的機會。它們或許在當年因為過於特立獨行而被忽視，但如今在多元化的遊戲市場中，反而成為別具魅力的作品。對喜愛RPG的玩家來說，這部合輯就像時光膠囊，既是挑戰，也是回顧，那些看似難以親近的設計，反而能在今日的眼光下，顯現出它們的獨特價值。

Edia will release the Telenet RPG Collection on November 27, 2025, featuring three titles developed by Wolf Team that originally debuted on the Super Famicom: Dark Kingdom, Hiou-Den: Oath with the Monsters, and Daichi Yūshi: The Beat of Sea and Wind (Noigier – Umi to Kaze no Kodou). Although these games were not considered mainstream hits at the time, they have since gained a cult following due to their unique perspectives, extreme system designs, and high difficulty levels. They are often described as “迷作” — games that are challenging to approach but full of distinctive charm. This collection brings these titles fully to the Nintendo Switch, along with a digital archive, allowing players to experience the creativity and intensity of 1990s game development firsthand.

In terms of story, Dark Kingdom subverts the traditional “hero versus demon lord” trope by putting players in the role of a soldier in the demon lord’s army, whose objective is to defeat human heroes. This role reversal transforms the familiar “hero” into an enemy to be vanquished, completely flipping the narrative tension. Hiou-Den is a tactical simulation RPG in which players command an army of monsters to exact revenge on human kingdoms. The gameplay requires careful recruitment of various monsters and strategic use of terrain and tactics to overcome human forces. Meanwhile, Daichi Yūshi: The Beat of Sea and Wind leans more toward action RPG gameplay, emphasizing fast-paced progression where the challenge lies not in a sprawling story but in completing the game in the shortest possible time, even fostering a speedrunning culture. Despite their differing styles, all three titles break away from conventional “classic RPG” formulas, forcing players to embrace unconventional challenges.

Regarding gameplay and systems, each title has its own distinctive features. Dark Kingdom retains traditional RPG mechanics such as party formation and turn-based combat, but branching storylines and shifts in allegiance make player choices particularly consequential. Hiou-Den emphasizes strategic management, requiring careful allocation of monster forces and timing of attacks and defenses, directly influencing battle outcomes. Daichi Yūshi offers real-time action gameplay that is intuitive to control but demands quick reflexes and high skill due to its rapid pace. None of these games allow progression through simple grinding; instead, they rigorously test patience, strategy, and skill.

Market reception at the time was highly polarized. Many players found the games overly difficult, with systems that were not user-friendly, and the high level of challenge could be frustrating. Yet it was precisely these qualities that gave the games a “challenger’s appeal.” For RPG enthusiasts willing to explore alternative perspectives, the games offered experimental mechanics and fresh experiences. Now, with Edia’s Telenet RPG Collection, these titles are not only faithfully ported but also enhanced with the digital archive Gift Selection, which includes character designs, development notes, and planning documents, providing a rare glimpse into game development from over 30 years ago. This archival content offers significant value for nostalgic players and game history enthusiasts alike.

Overall, the Telenet RPG Collection is more than a nostalgic revival—it’s an opportunity to rediscover a set of “unorthodox RPGs” in Japanese gaming history. Once overlooked for being unconventional, these titles now stand out in today’s diverse gaming market. For RPG fans, this collection serves as both a challenge and a retrospective, with designs that once seemed inaccessible now revealing their unique value through a modern lens.