Takeru: Letter of the Law

"Takeru: Letter of the Law" is a video game developed for 3DO. The game, envisioned by Buichi Terasawa, unfolds as an interactive manga utilizing vibrant colors. The narrative draws players into the journey of protagonist Takeru Ichimonji against a malevolent sorceress in an environment blending feudal and futuristic Japanese elements. The gameplay mechanism allows players to reveal voice-overs and action events by navigating the screen, impacting the storyline with their choices, and engaging in object-based puzzle games. The game's content is spread over two CD-ROMs, containing three chapters and over 50,000 digitally animated frames. While the game features violent themes and lightly-dressed female characters, it maintains an immersive and compelling narrative.