Idol Mahjong Final Romance: A Slideshow Disguised as a Video Game
Summary
An overview of Idol Mahjong Final Romance, a 1991 arcade strip-mahjong game by Video System. The piece discusses hardware details (GGA chip, YM2413, MSM5205, Z80 CPUs) and tilemap behavior, compares Final Romance with later iterations, and notes a shift from rotoscoped photography to anime artwork in the sequel. It also touches on why the 1991 first game remained obscure until re-releases, and briefly mentions the Neo Geo CD port and potential rights issues.