Xak Precious Package: The Tower of Gazzel 1991 PC-8801 version ported to Nintendo Switch via EGG Console

D4 Enterprise has released a new EGG Console port based on the 1991 PC-8801mkIISR version of Xak Precious Package: The Tower of Gazzel for Nintendo Switch. The classic port is now available on Nintendo eShops worldwide at $6.49.

The Tower of Gazzel is a side story to the Xak series that took place between the second and third entries, and the PC-8801 version was its first release. D4 Enterprise has previously ported the first two Xak mainline entries, as well as the Fray spinoff entry. This leaves only Xak III for the whole trilogy and the entire series to be available on the Switch.

You can find the official screenshots and descriptions for the port right below. While the storyline and manual of this direct port are only available in Japanese, the basic gameplay interface is already in English.

Will Latok be able to conquer the Tower of Gazel? Make full use of your support members to overcome formidable foes and tricky puzzles! A side-story action RPG from the Xak series has arrived.

In the pitch-black darkness, two shadows wavered—one male, one female. One of them, the fiend Gill Berzes, spoke into the void.

"So, he’s finally taken the bait."

In the hands of the other figure, Al Acrila, a crystal ball began to glow. The light within it gradually intensified, revealing the image of a young man, his face still bearing traces of youth.

"What a sweet little boy. Did this kid really defeat Badu and Gospel?"

Acrilla sneered, but before Berzes could reply, a deep, commanding voice resonated from the darkness.

"Do not underestimate him. He is a descendant of Duel—our natural enemy."

This title is a top-view action RPG released in Japan by MICROCABIN in 1991. As indicated by the lack of a numbered title, it is officially considered a side story. However, it still features Latok as the protagonist, along with familiar characters like Frey and Pixie, and is set one year after "II." In that sense, playing the first game beforehand might enhance the experience.

Latok now embarks on conquering the mysterious, monster-infested Tower of Gazzel. This side story introduces a slightly unique system within the series: notably, there’s no level-up system. Players don’t need to grind for experience points, focusing purely on game progression. Instead, character power-ups are obtained through items.

Another standout is the support member system. Players choose an adventure companion from five members, each with unique abilities—Pixie for healing/trap disarmament, Frey for magic. Strategically switching members is key; if stuck, try a different companion.