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Outlanders

In the midst of a violent invasion of Earth by unknown alien forces, photojournalist Wakatsuki Tetsuya comes across a scantily-clad alien woman, cutting a swath of death through the Terran ranks with her…

4 December 1987

Outlanders is a role-playing (rpg) developed by Micronics, released 4 December 1987 on Family Computer.

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What Outlanders is

Outlanders is a role-playing (rpg) game developed by Micronics and released in 1987. It was published by Victor Musical Industries. It is available on Family Computer only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

In the midst of a violent invasion of Earth by unknown alien forces, photojournalist Wakatsuki Tetsuya comes across a scantily-clad alien woman, cutting a swath of death through the Terran ranks with her sword. After a chaotic struggle, Tetsuya is knocked unconscious, only to awaken aboard her starship. To his surprise, she turns out to be Kahm, the invaders' princess - and she has picked Tetsuya for a starring role in her upcoming wedding. As the groom....
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action, comedy and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Outlanders launched on 4 December 1987, within three weeks of Final Fantasy, Tecmo Bowl and Shinobi.

Released around the same time: Final Fantasy, Tecmo Bowl, Shinobi.

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When did Outlanders come out?
Outlanders was released on 4 December 1987 for Family Computer.

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