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Tarot Mystery © 1995 Visit
Tarot Mystery is a specialized divination simulation rather than a traditional game. Developed by Ukiyotei, the title serves as a digital tool for performing tarot readings based on the classic Rider–Waite deck (illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith). Players are guided through the process of dealing cards, with the game providing on-screen interpretations and prognostications regarding their past, present, and future
GAME ID: SHVC-AT5J-JPN
Released on April 28, 1995 (Friday) in Japan.
The title is notable for featuring music by Yasuaki Fujita, a renowned composer famous for his work on the Rockman series (Rockman 3). This was Fujita’s final project as a composer for Super Famicom video games.
Genre Classification: Categorized as a "non-game" or utility software, it focuses on atmospheric engagement and instructional divination. It was part of a broader trend of occult and fortune-telling software on Japanese consoles during the mid-90s, similar to titles like Taboo: The Sixth Sense on the Famicom.
Release History: While Tarot Mystery was first developed for the Super Famicom (April 1995), the title was later brought to the Apple Pippin Atmark in March 1996. This port provided the niche divination software with a presence on the short-lived Apple hardware platform.
Gameplay Mechanics: The simulation uses a "Celtic Cross" spread, requiring the player to select 12 cards. The system then automatically interprets the spread, offering feedback on various aspects of life, such as "current situation," "environment," "subconscious," and "future outlook."
Technical Legacy: Although it received a modest critical reception upon release (scoring 20/40 in Weekly Famicom Ts?shin), the game remains a distinct historical curiosity for collectors, representing the experimental range of software that found a home on the Super Famicom’s diverse library.