Disc Station
Disc Station | |
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Developers | Compile |
Publishers | Compile |
Platform of Origin | MSX2 |
First game | Disc Station #0 |
Latest game | Disc Station Vol. 27 |
Disc Station (ディスクステーション Disuku Sutēshon) is a series of disk magazines that were published by Compile. The first set of issues (#0-#32) were released for the MSX from July 1988 to January 1992, while the second set of issues (Vol. 1-Vol. 27) was released for other PCs from October 6, 1993 to June 6, 2000.
Each volume of Disc Station contained a variety of software, including demos and even full games. The magazine was originally published entirely on floppy disks for the MSX2, before changing to a print format focused on PC98 and later Windows '95. Several Madou Monogatari- and Puyo Puyo-related games and animated shorts were released in Disc Station.
Note: This article currently limits itself to games relevant to Madou Monogatari, Puyo Puyo, and/or its characters.
MSX2 Disc Station games
All MSX2 Disc Station volumes were released solely on floppy disks.
Title (English) | Title (Japanese) | Title (Romanized) | Issue | Media |
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Madoushi Lulba | 魔導師ラルバ | Madōshi Raruba | #1, #2, #4, DSDX#2 | Game |
Madou Monogatari Episode II: Carbuncle | 魔導物語 EPISODE II CARBUNCLE | Madō Monogatari EPISODE II CARBUNCLE | #SP5 (Special Christmas Issue) | Game |
Madou Monogatari 1-2-3: Madou Monogatari Ondo | 魔導物語1-2-3 PRV 魔導物語音頭 | Madō Monogatari 1-2-3 PRV: Madō Monogatari Ondo | #13 | Video |
Wonderland of Carbuncle | ワンダーランド Of CARBUNCLE | Wandārando Of CARBUNCLE | #25 | Game |
BGV: Puyo Puyo Love Story | BGV ぷよぷよ恋物語 | BGV Puyopuyo Koi Monogatari | #29 | Video |
Madoushi Lulba
An episodic adventure game released on issues #1, #2, and #4, before eventually being compiled into one singular release under the name Disc Station Deluxe 2 - Madoushi Lulba, along with enhanced graphics and sound, and an extra chapter. It is often seen as a spiritual prequel to the Madou Monogatari series, and is the debut of Owlbear, who would go on to be a recurring character in both Madou Monogatari and Puyo Puyo.
Madou Monogatari Episode II: Carbuncle
This prototype version of Madou Monogatari II was released in Disc Station's 1989 Special Christmas Edition to promote the then-upcoming Madou Monogatari 123, and is thus the first entry in the Madou Monogatari series.
Carbuncle P!
A puzzle platformer starring Carbuncle. The goal is to collect all the apples then reach Arle to finish the stage. It is a reskin of the game Nyan P! (also referred to as Nyanpi), which was also made by Compile and released in 1990.
Wonderland of Carbuncle
This is a comical action game starring Carbuncle. Your goal is to take down the forces of a large red wolf that are trying to take down a large apple tree. Players shoot down bugs from the treetop before heading for the wolf himself.
PC98 Disc Station games
The first PC-98 incarnation of Disc Station, Disc Station 98 (ディスクステーション98 or DS98), initially consisted solely of floppy disks. After a year-long hiatus, Compile would switch to a magazine format with pack-in disks, resetting their volume numbering format in the process. The first volume of the second incarnation of Disc Station released with a 5.25-inch floppy disk, volumes 2-8 used 3.5-inch disks, and the final three volumes used CD-ROMs.
Title (English) | Title (Japanese) | Title (Romanized) | Issue | Media |
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Curry-Eating Carbuncle | カレー食うカーバンクル | Karē Kuu Kābankuru | DS98#12 | Video |
Rakkyo-Eating Carbuncle | らっきょ喰うカーバンクル | Rakkyo Kuu Kābankuru | DS98#15 DS98#20 Vol.1 |
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Banana Squash | バナナスカッシュ | Banana Sukasshu | DS98#17 DS98#20 |
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Nazo Puyo | なぞぷよ | Nazo Puyo | Vol.1 - Vol.11 | Game |
Madou Monogatari: Strange Wayside Story | 魔導物語 道草異聞 | Madō Monogatari Michikusa Ibun | Vol.3 | Game |
Nazo Puyo Trial Version | なぞぷよ体験版 | Nazo Puyo Taikenhan | Vol.4 | Game |
Broadway Legend Ellena | ブロードウェイ伝説 エレナ | Burōdou~ei Densetsu Erena | Vol.4 | Game |
Bayoen Wars: Daimadou Senryaku Monogatari | ばよえ〜んウォーズ 大魔導戦略物語 | Bayoe~n U~ōzu Daimadō Senryaku Monogatari | Vol.5 | Game |
Kikimora's Clean-Up | キキーモラのおそうじ大作戦 | Kikīmora no Osōji Dai Sakusen | Vol.7 | Game |
Daimadou Senryaku Monogatari '95 | 大魔導戦略物語 '95 | Daimadō Senryaku Monogatari '95 | Vol.8 | Game |
Madou Sugoroku | 魔導四五六 | Madō Sugoroku | Vol.9 | Game |
Banana Squash
In Banana Squash, an Arkanoid-type game, the player takes control of Carbuncle. Wielding a squash racket, Carbuncle must hit a ball into blocks waiting overhead.
Bayoeen Wars: Daimadou Senryaku Monogatari
Released in Vol 5, Daimadou Senryaku Monogatari is a turn-based strategy game. Arle battles several familiar Madou Monogatari antagonists. Both Arle and her opponent can summon Puyos, Archan, Kodomo Dragon, Honey Bee, Gust, and Teppouuo to serve in their army, this game being the debut of all of these characters save for the Puyos.
Daimadou Senryaku Monogatari '95
Released in Vol 8, this revision of Bayoeen Wars features balance and aesthetic changes while also restricting the manner in which the player can select opponents.
Kikimora's Clean-Up
Released in Vol 7, Kikimora's Clean-Up (Kikimora's Cleaning Campaign) puts players in the role of Kikimora, who must completely sweep floors while facing a time limit. This game is similar to Pac-Man in nature.
Madou Sugoroku
Released in Vol 9, Madou Sugoroku is a board game in which characters pair up and compete.
Madou Monogatari: Michikusa Ibun
Released in Vol 3, Michikusa Ibun (roughly Strange Time-Wasting Story) is a first-person dungeon crawler, akin to Madou Monogatari 1-2-3 and Madou Monogatari ARS. Arle uncovers the mysteries of Owanimo, the spell that powers Puyo Puyo matches. This game is the debut appearance of Kikimora.
Nazo Puyo
A series of Nazo Puyo puzzles. Similar, but not identical, to the standalone PC-98 game.
Windows '95 Disc Station games
Title (English) | Title (Japanese) | Title (Romanized) | Issue | Media |
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Madou Monogatari: Chaotic Final Exam | 魔導物語〜はちゃめちゃ期末試験〜 | Madō Monogatari Hachamecha Kimatsushiken | Vol.12 | Game |
Nazo Puyo | なぞぷよ | Nazo Puyo | Vol.12 - Vol.18 Vol.20 |
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Arle's Travel Log | アルル漫遊記 | Aruru Man'yūki | Vol.13 | Game |
Rakkyo-Eating Carbuncle | らっきょ喰うカーバンクル | Rakkyo Kuu Kābankuru | Vol.13 | Video |
Rulue's Iron-Fist Spring Break | ルルーの鉄拳春休み | Rurū no Tekken Haruyasumi | Vol.14 | Game |
Puyoman-Eating Carbuncle | ぷよまん食うカーバンクル | Puyoman kuu Kābankuru | Vol.14 | Game |
Madou Monogatari: Tower of the Magician | 魔導物語 魔導師の塔 | Madō Monogatari Madōshi no Tō | Vol.16 | Game |
White-Hot Puyolympic! | 白熱ぷよりんぴっく! | Hakunetsu Puyorinpikku! | Vol.17 | Game |
Serilly's Happy Birthday | セリリのはっぴーばーすでぃ | Seriri no Happiba-su-dei | Vol.18 | Game |
White-Hot! Puyolympic! in Bazaru | 白熱!ぷよりんぴっく! in ばざ〜る | Hakunetsu! Puyorinpikku! in Baza~ru | Vol.19 | Game |
Madou Run | 魔導RUN | Madō RUN | Vol.19 | Game |
Comet Summoner | コメットサマナー | Kometto Samanā | Vol.20 | Game |
Nazo Puyo Editor | なぞぷよエディタ | Nazo Puyo Edita | Vol.20 - Vol.27 | Game |
Magic Battle Hasamuncho | 魔導対戦はさむんちょ | Madō Taisen Hasamuncho | Vol.22 Vol.23 |
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Puyo Card | ぷよカード | Puyo Kādo | Vol.23 | Game |
Comet Summoner Time Trial Version | コメットサマナー Time Trial Version | Kometto Samanā Time Trial Version | Vol.22 | Game |
Rope-Jumping Carbuncle | なわとびするカーバンクル | Nawatobi suru Kābankuru | Vol.24 | Game |
Rotating Puyoman-Eating Carbuncle | 回転ぷよまん食うカーバンクル | Kaiten Puyoman kuu Kābankuru | Vol.25 | Game |
Restaurant King | レストランKING | Resutoran KING | Vol.27 | Game |
Madou Monogatari: Secret of Elysium | 魔導傳記 엘리시온의 비밀 | Korea Vol.5 | Game |
Arle's Travel Log
Released in Vol 13, Arle's Travel Log (アルル漫遊記 Aruru Man'yūki) is a text-adventure game where Arle is confronted by Satan on her way to magic school, who wants Carbuncle back. The three battling together accidentally cause them to be sent back in time, with Arle and Carbuncle looking for a way to return to the present. The gameplay consists of exploration similar to the Madou Monogatari series, along with elements of an adventure game. Arle can talk to characters she meets or can click on various items to progress the plot. Battles can also occur in-game, and are fought by using a click-and-point system. The game casts various Madou Monogatari and Disc Station characters as Japanese historical figures.
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Title screen
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Gameplay
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Official illustration
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Official illustration
Comet Summoner
Released in Vol 20, Comet Summoner is an action platformer starring Witch. She can fly on her broom and fire comets to defeat enemies.
Comet Summoner Time Trial Version
Released in Vol 22, Time Trial Version features additional levels.
Madou Monogatari: Chaotic Final Exam
Released in Vol 12, Madou Monogatari: Chaotic Final Exam is a dungeon crawler in the style of traditional Madou Monogatari games. Arle traverses a dangerous tower as part of her final exam.
Madou Monogatari: Secret of Elysium
Released exclusively in Korean Disc Station Vol 5, this game was the final Madou Monogatari dungeon crawler to be released through the disk magazine.
Madou Monogatari: Tower of the Magician
Released in Vol 16, Madou Monogatari: Tower of the Magician is also a dungeon crawler in the style of traditional Madou Monogatari games. The game stars Schezo Wegey, who searches for Wish.
Madou Run (魔導RUN)
Released in Vol 19, Madou Run is similar to the game of tag; players that obtain a bowl of curry have the ability to attack other players.
Madou Taisen Hasamuncho
Released in Vol 22, Hasamuncho is a marble puzzle game. Players aim to capture the most marbles, with special powers being available to assist them.
Nazo Puyo and Nazo Puyo Editor
A series of Nazo Puyo puzzles. Nazo Puyo Editor allows players to make their own. Released in multiple variants and forms throughout the Disc Station series.
Puyo Card
Released in Vol 23, Puyo Card is a stacking card game. Players place cards onto the middle of the playfield; matching four of the same color will create a chain and damage the opponent.
PuyoLympic and PuyoLympic in Basa~ru
PuyoLympic is a sports game in which Arle and Witch battle in several varied events.
PuyoLympic in Basa~ru is an expansion of the Puyo Picking game featured in PuyoLympic.
Restaurant King
Restaurant King, released in Vol 27 as Disc Station's final game, is a board game featuring Arle alongside several other Disc Station heroes. The game is similar to Monopoly in nature, aside from the fact that it is centered around restaurants.
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Restaurant King Billy Ending
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Restaurant King Arle Ending
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Satan as Restaurant King
Rulue's Iron-Fist Spring Break
Released in Vol 14, Rulue's Iron-Fist Spring Break is a visual novel starring Rulue. She is tasked to complete one of three objectives over her spring break: Find the five divine treasures, explore the "wonderful land," or gather ingredients for a recipe.
This game is mentioned, using the fan title of "Rulue's Spring Break of Fists", in Sega 3D Classics Collection's English-language manual for Puyo Puyo Tsu.
Serilly's Happy Birthday
Released in Vol 18, Serilly's Happy Birthday is a simulation game starring Serilly. Gifted with the ability to walk on land, she searches for friends to celebrate her birthday with.
Shuttlecock Carbuncle
Shuttlecock Carbuncle is a game of badminton starring two Carbuncles.
Animated Shorts
16 animated shorts based on three Compile franchises, Madou Monogatari, JUMP HERO, and Gensei Kitan were released through Disc Station from 1996 to 1998. These were later released on VHS with an additional Madou Monogatari short centered around Mini Zombie playing rugby that wasn't featured in any Disc Station volume.
Puyo Puyo Love Story
Released on the MSX2, this shows the tale of two Puyos falling in love. They are wed by a Nuisance Puyo, as Carbuncle and 3 smaller Carbuncles carry a banner around the chapel.
Gallery
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Vol. 1 (PC-98)
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Vol. 2 (PC-98)
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Vol. 3 (PC-98)
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Vol. 4 (PC-98)
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Vol. 5 (PC-98)
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Vol. 6 (PC-98)
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Vol. 7 (PC-98)
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Vol. 8 (PC-98)
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Vol. 9 (PC-98 CD-ROM)
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Vol. 10 (PC-98 CD-ROM)
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Vol. 11 (PC-98 CD-ROM)
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Vol. 12 (Windows)
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Vol. 13 (Windows)
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Vol. 14 (Windows)
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Vol. 15 (Windows)
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Vol. 16 (Windows)
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Vol. 17 (Windows)
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Vol. 18 (Windows)
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Vol. 19 (Windows)
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Vol. 20 (Windows)
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Vol. 21 (Windows)
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Vol. 22 (Windows)
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Vol. 23 (Windows)
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Vol. 24 (Windows)
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Vol. 25 (Windows)
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Vol. 26 (Windows)
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Vol. 27 (Windows)
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Vol. 1 (PC-98)
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Vol. 2 (PC-98)
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Vol. 3 (PC-98)
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Vol. 4 (PC-98)
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Vol. 5 (PC-98)
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Vol. 6 (PC-98)
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Vol. 7 (PC-98)
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Vol. 8 (PC-98)
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Vol. 9 (PC-98 CD-ROM)
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Vol. 10 (PC-98 CD-ROM)
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Vol. 11 (PC-98 CD-ROM)
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Vol. 12 (Windows)
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Vol. 13 (Windows)
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Vol. 14 (Windows)
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Vol. 15 (Windows)
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Vol. 16 (Windows)
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Vol. 17 (Windows)
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Vol. 18 (Windows)
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Vol. 19 (Windows)
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Vol. 20 (Windows)
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Vol. 21 (Windows)
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Vol. 22 (Windows)
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Vol. 23 (Windows)
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Vol. 24 (Windows)
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Vol. 25 (Windows)
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Vol. 26 (Windows)
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Vol. 27 (Windows)