1984 PC-8801 RPG Mugen no Shinzou gets a Nintendo Switch EGG Console port on June 5

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As a passionate gamer, I’m super excited to share that I’ll be able to experience the classic RPG title “Mugen no Shinzou,” or “Heart of Dreams,” on my Nintendo Switch come June 5! D4 Enterprise has confirmed its port from the PC-8801, and it’ll only cost $6.49. The link is already prepared on the North American eShop, but we’ll have to wait for the release date to go live. Can’t wait to dive into this 1984 gem!

To clarify, the company had previously adapted the same version for Windows 10 and 11 computers using Project EGG, and this adaptation is accessible without charge. Later on, Xtalsoft expanded Heart of Dreams into a trilogy; the second installment was published in 1985, while the third part concluded in 1990.

Check out the trailer for Heart of Dreams, a remake inspired by its original PC version for Windows, just underneath. You’ll also find screenshots from the Nintendo Switch adaptation and a brief overview of the game further down.

Mugen no Shinzou PC-8801 screenshots






As I breathed my last, uttering words that may have angered the divine powers, I found myself thrust into the chilling depths of the Mugen Realm. The adventure to free myself from this daunting world has now commenced…

In this world, I refer to it as “The Endless Realm.”
I don’t know its true divine name; I give it a title based on what I perceive.
After stumbling upon it, I realized my mistakes.
I am no longer a monk in the traditional sense.
To me, this realm is an endless cycle of penance.
Therefore, I write for those who journey along with me.

―Tiran Zakimou―

This 1984 Japanese release from Crystal Soft, titled “This Game,” casts players as heroes venturing into the Mugen Realm, a realm neither heaven nor hell, in search of the “Mugen no Shinzou” and a means of escape. The quest is time-bound, with the game concluding if you surpass 30,000 in-game days.

The perspective shifts between an overhead view for exploration and a first-person perspective within dungeons, where unexpected battles with monsters occur, played out using a turn-based command selection format.

What makes this game particularly challenging is that progress isn’t saved but paused instead. This was considered a serious RPG back then, and it remains a top choice for those seeking an authentic, fulfilling retro RPG experience.

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2025-05-29 15:55