This mode aims to " bring the original experience directly to Steam" rather than creating a modern remake. It's recommended content not only for those who played the PC-8001mkII version of XeGrader, but also for anyone interested in the dawn of retro PC gaming.

Overview

Origin mode is a Steam recreation of the first version of XeGrader, originally created for NEC's personal computer PC-8001mkII in 1983, emphasizing the atmosphere and expression of that era. Experience the tension and unique worldview characteristic of early Japanese PC games, created within the constraints of limited hardware.

Features

• Graphics use the actual image data from the original PC-8001mkII version of XeGrader

• Screen resolution compliant with PC-8001mkII specifications: 320×200 pixels with 4 simultaneous colors

• Sound features pseudo-musical scales created by rapidly switching BEEP sounds on and off

• Gameplay is based on the original version with some modifications, including the addition of vampire monsters

• Puzzles have also been adjusted from the original version