Onion House is an adventure developed by MIA, released 31 December 1983 on NEC PC-6000 Series and PC-8800 Series.
What Onion House is
Onion House is an adventure game developed by MIA and released in 1983. It is available on NEC PC-6000 Series and PC-8800 Series.
The premise, in the publisher's words
The story centers on the theft of the legendary diamond from Onion Planet, said to be the largest diamond in the world. The jewel has been stolen by the mysterious Phantom Thief Onion, and despite an extensive search by the authorities, its whereabouts remain unknown. Eventually, it is discovered that the thief has hidden the diamond inside the power room of an abandoned factory. The facility has been left unused for a long time and is partially damaged, and to make matters worse, it is now occupied by aliens. High-voltage electricity is still flowing through the walls, making the location extremely dangerous. The player’s mission is to infiltrate the factory, locate the diamond, and escape…
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Onion House launched on 31 December 1983, within three weeks of The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac and Zoo Keeper.
Released around the same time: The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, Zoo Keeper.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Onion House — frequently asked questions
When did Onion House come out?
Onion House was released on 31 December 1983 for NEC PC-6000 Series and PC-8800 Series.
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