List of Saiyuki video games

Cover of Gensomaden Saiyuki: Sabaku no Shikami, the first video game based on the Saiyuki franchise

The Japanese manga and anime series Saiyuki, written and illustrated by Kazuya Minekura, has been adapted into several video games and an interactive DVD title. The first conventional video game, Gensomaden Saiyuki: Sabaku no Shikami, was released in Japan for the Game Boy Color on March 23, 2001.[1]

The games were released exclusively in Japan and appeared on the Game Boy Color, WonderSwan Color, PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, and PlayStation 2. A separate online action game based on Saiyuki Reload Gunlock was also launched for personal computers in 2004.[2][3]

Games

Portable games

Gensomaden Saiyuki: Sabaku no Shikami

Gensomaden Saiyuki: Sabaku no Shikami
DeveloperJ-Wing
PublisherJ-Wing
SeriesGensomaden Saiyuuki
PlatformGame Boy Color
Release
  • JP: March 23, 2001
GenreRole-playing
ModeSingle-player

Gensomaden Saiyuki: Sabaku no Shikami (幻想魔伝 最遊記 ～砂漠の四神～) was developed and published by J-Wing for the Game Boy Color. It was released in Japan on March 23, 2001.[4]

The game was released exclusively in Japan.[5]

Gensomaden Saiyuki Retribution: Hi no Ataru Basho De

Gensomaden Saiyuki Retribution: Hi no Ataru Basho De
DeveloperPicPac-Airreal
PublisherMubik
SeriesGensomaden Saiyuuki
PlatformWonderSwan Color
Release
  • JP: June 7, 2001
GenreRole-playing
ModeSingle-player

Gensomaden Saiyuki Retribution: Hi no Ataru Basho De (幻想魔伝 最遊記 Retribution ～陽のあたる場所で～) was developed by PicPac-Airreal and published by Mubik for the WonderSwan Color. It was released in Japan on June 7, 2001.[6]

The WonderSwan Color platform is also reflected in contemporary franchise listings.[7]

Home console and handheld games

Gensomaden Saiyuki: Harukanaru Nishi e

Gensomaden Saiyuki: Harukanaru Nishi e
DeveloperJ-Wing
PublisherJ-Wing
SeriesGensomaden Saiyuuki
PlatformPlayStation
Release
  • JP: December 26, 2002
GenreBoard / card game
ModeSingle-player

Gensomaden Saiyuki: Harukanaru Nishi e (幻想魔伝 最遊記 ～遥かなる西へ～) was developed and published by J-Wing for the PlayStation. It was released in Japan on December 26, 2002.[8]

Gensomaden Saiyuki: Hangyaku no Toshin Taishi

Gensomaden Saiyuki: Hangyaku no Toshin Taishi
DeveloperDigital Kids
PublisherDigital Kids
SeriesGensomaden Saiyuuki
PlatformGame Boy Advance
Release
  • JP: August 1, 2003
GenreAdventure
ModeSingle-player

Gensomaden Saiyuki: Hangyaku no Toshin Taishi (幻想魔伝 最遊記 ～反逆の闘神太子～) was developed and published by Digital Kids for the Game Boy Advance. It was released in Japan on August 1, 2003.[9]

Saiyuki Reload

Saiyuki Reload
DeveloperBandai
PublisherBandai
SeriesSaiyuki
PlatformPlayStation 2
Release
  • JP: March 18, 2004
GenreCommunication role-playing
ModeSingle-player

Saiyuki Reload (最遊記RELOAD) was developed and published by Bandai for the PlayStation 2. It was released in Japan on March 18, 2004.[10]

The official TV Tokyo material describes the game as a one-player "communication RPG". The game features the four members of the Sanzo Party as voiced characters, and a pre-order bonus included a drama/voice CD.[11]

GameFAQs independently confirms the PlayStation 2 platform, Bandai as publisher, and the March 18, 2004 Japanese release.[12]

Saiyuki Reload: Gunlock

Saiyuki Reload: Gunlock
DeveloperBandai
PublisherBandai
SeriesSaiyuki
PlatformPlayStation 2
Release
  • JP: August 5, 2004
GenreFighting
ModesSingle-player, multiplayer

Saiyuki Reload: Gunlock (最遊記RELOAD GUNLOCK) was developed and published by Bandai for the PlayStation 2. It was released in Japan on August 5, 2004.[13]

The official TV Tokyo page describes it as a "dramatic fighting action" game for one or two players.[14]

GameFAQs classifies the game as a 3D fighting game and confirms the Japanese August 5, 2004 release by Bandai.[15]

The game credits Kazuya Minekura as the original creator and supervisor and include the principal Japanese cast from the anime.[16]

Interactive DVD

Gensomaden Saiyuki: Sin of Hope

Gensomaden Saiyuki: Sin of Hope (幻想魔伝最遊記－希望の罪過－) was released in Japan on September 19, 2002, as an interactive DVD animation.[17]

Japanese retail listings also explicitly identify the product as "DVD Interactive Animation".[18]

Because the title was distributed as an interactive DVD animation rather than a conventional cartridge or console game, it is listed separately from the conventional video games.

Online games

Saiyuki Reload Gunlock

A separate online action-game adaptation of Saiyuki Reload Gunlock was announced by GungHo Online Entertainment in August 2004 and began service on September 1, 2004.[19]

The official TV Tokyo website announced that Saiyuki Reload Gunlock would become the online action game GetAmped and begin service on September 1.[20]

The online game was based on the GetAmped system and used the same client software. Its business model was free basic access with paid optional items and accessories.[21]

A new single-player mode called "AMPED CHALLENGE" was added on September 7, 2004. It allowed players to fight computer-controlled opponents using up to three characters across three stages.[22]

Summary

Title Year Platform Developer Publisher Genre
Gensomaden Saiyuki: Sabaku no Shikami 2001 Game Boy Color J-Wing J-Wing Role-playing
Gensomaden Saiyuki Retribution: Hi no Ataru Basho De 2001 WonderSwan Color PicPac-Airreal Mubik Role-playing
Gensomaden Saiyuki: Sin of Hope 2002 Interactive DVD — Geneon Entertainment Interactive animation
Gensomaden Saiyuki: Harukanaru Nishi e 2002 PlayStation J-Wing J-Wing Board / card
Gensomaden Saiyuki: Hangyaku no Toshin Taishi 2003 Game Boy Advance Digital Kids Digital Kids Adventure
Saiyuki Reload 2004 PlayStation 2 Bandai Bandai Communication role-playing
Saiyuki Reload: Gunlock 2004 PlayStation 2 Bandai Bandai Fighting
Saiyuki Reload Gunlock (online) 2004 Windows GungHo Online Entertainment GungHo Online Entertainment Online action

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Gensoumaden Saiyuuki: Sabaku no Shikami". GameFAQs. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Gensou Maden Saiyuuki". GameFAQs. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  3. ↑ "ガンホー、人気TVアニメ「最遊記RELOADGUNLOCK」をオンラインゲーム化！". Dengeki Online (in Japanese). August 10, 2004. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Gensoumaden Saiyuuki: Sabaku no Shikami". GameFAQs. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Gensou Maden Saiyuuki". GameFAQs. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Gensou Maden Saiyuuki Retribution: Hi no Ataru Basho De". GameFAQs. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Gensou Maden Saiyuuki". GameFAQs. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Gensou Maden Saiyuuki: Harukanaru Nishi e". GameFAQs. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Gensou Maden Saiyuuki: Hangyaku no Toshin Taishi – Release Details". GameFAQs. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  10. ↑ "最遊記RELOAD　ゲーム情報" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  11. ↑ "最遊記RELOAD　ゲーム情報" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Saiyuki Reload – Release Details". GameFAQs. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  13. ↑ "最遊記RELOAD GUNLOCK" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  14. ↑ "最遊記RELOAD GUNLOCK" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Saiyuki Reload: Gunlock – Release Details". GameFAQs. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Saiyuki Reload: Gunlock – Staff Credits" (in Japanese). Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  17. ↑ "DVDインタラクティブアニメーション 幻想魔伝最遊記－希望の罪過－" (in Japanese). Kinokuniya. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  18. ↑ "DVDインタラクティブアニメーション 幻想魔伝 最遊記 ～希望の罪過～" (in Japanese). Suruga-ya. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  19. ↑ "ガンホー、人気TVアニメ「最遊記RELOADGUNLOCK」をオンラインゲーム化！". Dengeki Online (in Japanese). August 10, 2004. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  20. ↑ "最遊記RELOAD　GUNLOCK". TV Tokyo (in Japanese). Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  21. ↑ "ガンホー、人気TVアニメ「最遊記RELOADGUNLOCK」をオンラインゲーム化！". Dengeki Online (in Japanese). August 10, 2004. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  22. ↑ "オンラインアクション「最遊記RELOAD GUNLOCK」に新ゲームモードが実装". 4Gamer (in Japanese). September 7, 2004. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
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