This mode aims to "bring the original experience directly to Steam" rather than creating a modern remake. It prioritizes preserving the original game's gameplay and atmosphere while leveraging the MSX2's unique expressive capabilities. It's perfect not only for those who played the MSX2 version of XeGrader, but also for anyone who wants to experience the colorful and musically rich XeGrader from the 1980s.
Overview
MSX2 mode is a Steam recreation of XeGrader, originally created for the second-generation MSX standard (MSX2) that appeared in 1985, while respecting the original specifications. Enjoy XeGrader with enhanced color and sound capabilities unique to the MSX2 generation.
Features
Graphics use the actual image data from the original MSX2 version of XeGrader
Screen resolution: 320×200 pixels, display mode compliant with SCREEN 5 (16 colors)
Sound features PSG 2-channel + hardware envelope sound generation
Gameplay is based on the MSX2 version with some modifications, including the addition of vampire monsters
Puzzles have also been adjusted from the original version
