Toki no Tabibito: Time Stranger (FC - Famicom Original) – Full Game Session (All Timelines)
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Title: Toki no Tabibito - Time Stranger
Platform: Family Computer (Famicom)
Release: Japan, December 1986
Genre: Adventure
Mode: Single Player
Toki no Tabibito: Time Stranger (時空の旅人) is a Japanese-exclusive adventure game released for the Famicom by Kemco on December 26, 1986. The game is based on the 1986 anime film of the same name, which was produced by Madhouse Studios and directed by Mori Masaki. The anime itself was adapted from a novel trilogy written by Taku Mayumura.
This is a text-based adventure game where players navigate through different historical periods of Japan. The gameplay revolves around choosing "Yes" or "No" responses to various questions, which directly influence the flow of the story and determine the ending the player receives.
Endings System
The game features multiple endings, each shaped by the player's choices throughout the adventure.
The five main endings are:
History Ruled by Force (力の支配する歴史)
The Legitimate History (正統な歴史)
History Ruled by Love (愛の支配する歴史)
History Ruled by Food (食べ物の支配する歴史)
History Ruled by Money (お金が支配する歴史)
Each ending is determined by the accumulated responses given during the game. If the player consistently chooses answers that align with a particular theme (e.g., prioritizing wealth or power), they will be locked into that specific ending.
How to Get the True Ending
The True Ending (真エンディング) is the most difficult to achieve because it requires the player to avoid triggering any of the five main endings while progressing through the game. The key factor in unlocking the True Ending is the screen counter, which must reach 51 before the final decision is made. This counter represents the number of screens the player has navigated, meaning the player must carefully balance their choices to extend the game without prematurely locking into an ending.
Key Features & Challenges
Exclusive to Japan – The game was never officially released outside Japan, making it a rare title for non-Japanese players.
Historical Time Travel – Players experience different eras of Japanese history, interacting with famous historical figures.
Choice-Based Progression – Every "Yes" or "No" response alters the story, leading to different paths and endings.
Multiple Endings – The game offers five distinct endings, plus the True Ending, which requires strategic decision-making.
Toki no Tabibito: Time Stranger is a unique adventure game that blends historical storytelling with interactive decision-making. The challenge of navigating responses to achieve the True Ending makes it a fascinating experience for players who enjoy complex narrative-driven games.
If you're watching a full playthrough, you'll notice how I carefully select responses to avoid triggering a definitive ending, aiming instead for the True Ending by reaching the 51-screen threshold.
00:00 Intro
01:05 Complete Timeline (51 scene completed)
41:20 Power Timeline
49:28 Money Timeline
58:27 Food Timeline
1:07:19 Love Timeline
1:16:04 Legit Timeline
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