Megatech Software
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | before 1992 |
| Defunct | between 1997 and 1999 |
| Fate | Ceased operations; later restarted as Megatech Games |
| Successor | Megatech Games (rebranded) |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Anime-based and hentai/eroge video games for MS-DOS and iOS |
| Website | www |
Megatech Software holds the distinction of being the pioneer licensor of anime-based and hentai or eroge titles in English within the United States.
History
Established prior to 1992, Megatech initially released three adult-oriented anime games designed for MS-DOS. Their inaugural game, Cobra Mission: Panic in Cobra City, carried a self-imposed NR-18 rating due to explicit nudity and sexual themes. The following two releases were rated NR-13, with optional NR-18 content available separately on 3.5” floppy disks. Their last title was designated appropriate for all age groups. The incorporation of voice acting progressed from minimal female moaning in Cobra Mission to brief spoken lines in Metal & Lace: The Battle of the Robo Babes, eventually advancing to comprehensive voiceovers on CD-ROM with Knights of Xentar.
Megatech showcased its new releases at the 1993 Anime Expo. The company discontinued its operations sometime between 1997 and 1999, having published Power Dolls as its final game in 1995.
Restarted company
Rebranded as Megatech Games, the company shifted its focus to iOS devices such as iPhone, iPod, and iPad. Their revival project, Undercover: Girls of Cobra Mission, is a puzzle game featuring line art where players uncover anime images by revealing at least 80% of the screen. This free trial includes six stages inspired by characters from the original 1993 Cobra Mission. The application is released under Megatech & Design Inc.
Games released
- 1992: Cobra Mission: Panic in Cobra City
- 1993: Metal & Lace: The Battle of the Robo Babes
- 1994: Knights of Xentar
- 1995: Power Dolls
- 2010: Undercover: Girls of Cobra Mission
External links
- Megatech Games Official Website
- Megatech Software (via Internet Archive)
- Megatech Games at Theodor Lauppert's Website