Master of Monsters (video game)

Master of Monsters
PC-9801 cover art
DeveloperSystemSoft
PublisherSystemSoft
ComposerHayato Matsuo
PlatformsMSX, PC-8801, Sharp X1, PC Engine CD, PC-9801, Genesis
Release
GenreTurn-based strategy
ModeSingle-player

Master of Monsters is a turn-based strategy game developed by SystemSoft for the MSX and NEC PC8801. It was ported to a variety of consoles and PCs including the PC Engine CD, NEC PC9801, and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. While it never had the same success as its SystemSoft stablemate Daisenryaku, the game garnered a loyal following. Its success in the North American market on the Sega Genesis proved sufficient for a sequel on the Sega Saturn, and an anime art-style enhanced Sony PlayStation version titled Disciples of Gaia with a Japanese role-playing game feel. Master of Monsters: Disciples of Gaia was released in 1998.

The PlayStation version was announced to be re-released by Hamster for the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 as part of the Console Archives label.