Takeru (company)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video game development |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Defunct | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo , Japan |
| Products | Video games, hardware accessories |
Takeru, which also operated under the name Sur Dé Wave, was a Japanese company specializing in video game developer activities.
History
In 1991, Takeru released Cocoron, a title developed by K2. The project was led by Akira Kitamura, known for creating the Mega Man franchise. Although a version called PC Cocoron for the PC-Engine was planned, it ultimately never reached the market.
The company's 1991 adventure game Nostalgia 1907 experienced disappointing sales, which adversely affected Takeru's financial situation.
Takeru was responsible for developing Little Samson, with publishing handled by Taito. Under the Sur dé Wave label, they also produced hardware accessories including a Game Boy car adapter power cable and a game controller named Mega Blaster.
Games
| Year | Title(s) | Original platform(s) | Developer(s) | Publisher(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Nostalgia 1907 | X68000, Mega-CD, PC-98, FM Towns | Takeru | Sur Dé Wave |
| Cocoron | Family Computer | K2 | Sur Dé Wave | |
| 1992 | Little Samson | Nintendo Entertainment System | Takeru | Taito |
| Presence | PC-98, FM Towns | Great | Sur Dé Wave | |
| Dennō Shōjo Rejection | FM Towns | Techno Grard | Sur Dé Wave | |
| 1993 | Hard Shot | PC-98 | Takeru | Sur Dé Wave |
| The Golem Master | PC-98 | Great, Green System | Sur Dé Wave |
Cancelled
| Title(s) | Notes | Platform(s) | Developer(s) | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Force | Adaptation of the original PC-98 title | PC Engine Super CD-ROM² | SystemSoft | Sur Dé Wave |
| PC Cocoron | Port of the Famicom game Cocoron | PC Engine Super CD-ROM² | Takeru | Sur Dé Wave |
| Pop'n Land | Another Famicom Cocoron adaptation | Mega-CD | Takeru | Sur Dé Wave |
| Presence: Nostalgia II | Sequel to Nostalgia 1907, intended for Mega-CD | Mega-CD | Takeru | Sur Dé Wave |