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Game dossier

Hisou Kihei X-Serd

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A turn-based mecha strategy game for the PC Engine

The briefing

About this game

Hisou Kihei X-Serd is a turn-based strategy game released for the NEC PC Engine on February 23, 1990. Developed and published by Masaya, it focuses on battles involving specialized mecha known as the Serds.

In each scenario, the Serds deploy from their headquarters ship, Altea. Each unit has a single-letter code-name and a distinct role: the fast G-Serd specializes in powerful melee attacks with a laser sword, while the B-Serd uses long-range mortar attacks but has limited movement. The eponymous X-Serd is the team’s most powerful unit.