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Bacta 2: The Resurrection of Bacta#

• Title: Bacta 2: The Resurrection of Bacta (バクタ2)
• Release Year: 1994
• Original Platform: NEC PC-98
• Developer: Himeya Soft
• Publisher: Himeya Soft
• Composer: Kazuhiro Kanae
• Genre: Adventure / Visual Novel
• Art Style: Anime/Manga
• Gameplay System: Command-selection adventure with verb/object menu combinations. Impossible to get stuck or die; many humorous optional interactions included.
• Setting: Modern-day Japan with supernatural horror elements. Paranormal investigator Jinpachi Tanaka continues his fight against female demons (Youma) who possess human women.
• Themes: Supernatural investigation, demonic possession, adult situations, comedy elements
• Legacy: Sequel to the original Bacta (1992). Later received a “Bacta 1 & 2 + Voice” compilation (1996) with added voice acting. The series drew inspiration from Blade Runner and Snatcher but with a supernatural twist.
• Sound Chip (PC-98): Yamaha YM2203 (OPN) / YM2608 (OPNA)