Technical Group Laboratory Retro Games Collection
4 total gamesA Japanese video game developer and publisher known primarily for their strategy and role-playing games, particularly the long-running "Farland Story" series and the action RPG "Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei" port for the SNES.
About Technical Group Laboratory (TGL)
Technical Group Laboratory (株式会社テクニカルグループラボラトリー), often abbreviated as TGL, was a Japanese video game company active primarily in the development of titles for the PC-88, PC-98, and later, various home consoles like the Super Famicom (SNES), PlayStation, and Sega Saturn.
TGL built its reputation on creating engaging and high-quality Strategy Role-Playing Games (SRPGs) and Role-Playing Games (RPGs). Their most famous contribution is the Farland Story series, which began on PC and saw multiple entries and successful ports to consoles, establishing TGL as a significant player in the Japanese SRPG market.
Beyond their original titles, TGL is also known for their work on porting and enhancing classic games. A notable example is the SNES remake/compilation Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei (Old Testament Goddess Reincarnation), which bundled enhanced versions of the first two Famicom Megami Tensei games.
While primarily focusing on the Asian market, TGL's games are recognized for their distinctive sprite work, detailed character illustrations, and deep, albeit sometimes complex, turn-based combat systems. The company's influence lessened in the early 2000s, but their legacy remains strong among retro RPG enthusiasts.
All Technical Group Laboratory Retro Games
4 games available
Advanced Variable Geo
You enter the V.G. (Variable Geo) fighting tournament as one of the all-female combatants, utilizing standard 2D fighting attacks and special moves while progressing through an extensive, fully voiced visual novel story between matches.
Advanced Variable Geo
You select one of several unique female martial artists and challenge opponents in a traditional 2D combat setting, executing various attack combinations, blocks, and special moves with timed inputs to defeat your rival in a best-of-three round structure.
Advanced Variable Geo 2
You select a female fighter from an expanded roster and participate in a fast-paced 2D martial arts tournament, using precise button timing and directional inputs to execute standard attacks, special moves, and damaging V-System attacks to win two out of three rounds against your opponent.
Super Variable Geo
You select one of several all-female martial artists to compete in the Variable Geo tournament, a fighting competition where the winner is awarded a significant cash prize and a free stay at the luxurious Variable Geo hotel.