History VideoGame / MadoushiLulba

''Madoushi Lulba'' is a fantasy [[AdventureGame adventure game]] for the UsefulNotes/{{MSX}} created by Creator/{{Compile}}. It was first released on their ''Disc Station'' disk magazine episodically (appearing on issues #1, #2, and #4), before being bundled together in ''Disc Station Deluxe 2'', along with an extra chapter and updated graphics and sound.

* OffModel: The spritework for the first two episodes featured on ''Disc Station'' #1 and #2 have rather simplistic coloring, and at times awkward-looking linework. However, given that these were from the very first and second issues of the magazine, it makes sense that the artistry wouldn’t be as refined as later titles.

Gameplay is typical for adventure games of the era; you have a list of commands on the right of the screen, a visual window to the left, and a text box at the bottom. The player can interact with characters or go places by selecting a command from the command list. One deviation that sticks out, however, is a life gauge at the very top right of the screen, which can be depleted by performing certain harmful actions or by enemy characters; these enemy characters show up at the end of each chapter, and cannot be defeated merely by your weapon. The player will have to [[PuzzleBoss work out a solution for each boss]], and some bosses’ weaknesses are more obvious than others.

** It seems, however, with D4's acquisition of the game, a [[https://puyonexus.com/mediawiki/images/f/f1/Compile_Shuminova_promo.jpeg better]] [[https://puyonexus.com/mediawiki/images/f/f8/Disc_Station_Re01_artwork.jpg attempt]] at keeping design stable is being made.

* DependingOnTheArtist: No two Lulbas are the same. Just in the ''Disc Station 2 Deluxe'' version alone there are [[https://puyonexus.com/mediawiki/images/c/c6/Madoushululba.png three]] [[https://puyonexus.com/mediawiki/images/5/59/DSDX2_Lulba_menacing.jpg different]] [[https://puyonexus.com/mediawiki/images/1/1d/Lulba_prestory.jpg depictions]] of him (presumably done by different artists each). [[https://puyonexus.com/mediawiki/images/d/d2/Lulba_DS4_ad.png Artwork]] [[https://puyonexus.com/mediawiki/images/c/c4/Madou_Monogatari_Fun_Book_pg34.jpeg outside]] the game itself is no better in maintaining consistency.

The game was a reasonable success for Compile, becoming a favorite among fans of the company and Japanese adventure gamers, and thematically paved the way for the ''VideoGame/MadouMonogatari'' series (which shares a similar light-hearted fantasy theme with cutesy characters). It also shares a few connections to that series, such as one of Lulba's minions, Owlbear, becoming a recurring character in both ''Madou Monogatari'' and ''VideoGame/PuyoPuyo'', and several characters showing up as [[NonPlayerCharacter NPCs]] and enemies in ''Madou Monogatari ARS''. While the game hasn't seen any sequels, it hasn't been forgotten; D4 Enterprise, who currently own the rights to the game, have put ''Madoushi Lulba'' [[http://www.amusement-center.com/project/egg/cgi/ecatalog-detail.cgi?product_id=294 up for sale on Project EGG]], and Owlbear has continued to appear in ''Puyo Puyo'' games up to the present day.

* AllThereInTheManual: The manual for the Disc Station Deluxe 2 rerelease contains a pre-story to the game, as well as short bios for each character alongside an illustration of them. Sometimes, these bios are hints on how to interact with said characters.

** Haagen Duck’s appearance recalls that of [[ComicBook/DisneyDucksComicUniverse Scrooge McDuck]], and his name is only a few letters off from a certain American [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A4agen-Dazs ice cream brand.]]

The game was a reasonable success for Compile, becoming a favorite among fans of the company and Japanese adventure gamers, and thematically paved the way for the ''VideoGame/MadouMonogatari'' series, which shares a similar light-hearted fantasy theme with cutesy characters. It’s also notable for being the debut for the character Owlbear, who would become a regular in the ''Madou'' and ''VideoGame/PuyoPuyo'' games, first appearing in ''Madou Monogatari II''. While the game hasn't seen any new entries since , it hasn't been forgotten; D4 Enterprise, who currently own the rights to the game, have put ''Madoushi Lulba'' [[http://www.amusement-center.com/project/egg/cgi/ecatalog-detail.cgi?product_id=294 up for sale on Project EGG]], and Owlbear continued to appear in ''Puyo Puyo'' games up to the present day.

* MisplacedWildlife: Kangaroos and a monkey show up in what is ostensibly a temperate climate.

''Madoushi Lulba'' is a fantasy adventure game for the UsefulNotes/{{MSX}} created by Creator/{{Compile}}. It was first released on their ''Disc Station'' disk magazine episodically (appearing on issues #1, #2, and #4), before being bundled together in ''Disc Station Deluxe 2'', along with an extra chapter and updated graphics and sound.

The story of the game involves the resurrection of the titular [[EvilSorcerer Lulba]], an ancient dark wizard who plans to throw the world into darkness, using his army of 240 million monsters to aid him. The only one who can stop him is [[CatFolk Cyber Cat]], a traveling feline warrior who is on his way back to his hometown, and comes into possession of the Sword of Light after running into the eccentric but well-dressed Haagen Duck, who decides to become the young swordsman’s apprentice. The game details their journey through a world of incredibly cute and diverse animals, and the strange situations the duo find themselves in.

Gameplay is typical for adventure games of the era; you have a list of commands on the right of the screen, a visual window to the left, and a text box at the bottom. The player can interact with characters or go places by selecting a command from the command list. One deviation that sticks out, however, is a life gauge at the very top right of the screen, which can be depleted by performing certain harmful actions or by enemy characters; these enemy characters show up at the end of each chapter, and cannot be defeated merely by weaponry. The player will have to work out a solution for each boss, and some bosses’ weaknesses are more obvious than others.

* Breakout Character: Owlbear, who became a recurring character throughout the ''Puyo Puyo'' and ''Madou Monogatari'' games after his debut here, albeit with his connections to ''Madoushi Lulba'' severed entirely.

* VideoGameCrueltyPotential: It’s possible to behead the harmless raccoon Pascal, but at the cost of a Non-Standard game Over.