The hunt for the original 'Journey to the West' arcade game continues... : Lost Media Plus

The hunt for the original 'Journey to the West' arcade game continues...

Here's a challenge for ya; 'Journey to the West', a legendary arcade classic was said to have only a few units shipped back in the '80s before it was recalled. Why? Nobody knows for sure - could be licensing drama, could be because the game was just too ahead of its time. The artwork was stunning, the gameplay was incredible, and it featured a crazy AI that adapted to your play. Legend has it one unit survived in an old arcade in Tokyo. If anyone's up for an adventure, let's find it!

Submitted 11 months, 3 weeks ago by PixelatedGlory

Dude, this would be epic to find. Always loved the story of Journey to the West. Got a pic of the cabinet art or anything? I'll put the word out in some collector groups.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by CabinetHunter

I'm deeply invested in arcade history and preservation. Your post caught my eye, as 'Journey to the West' is a title that frequently comes up in rumors but never in concrete evidence. Some say it used revolutionary hardware or even code from an unreleased home console. Our records lack any substantial proof of its existence, but myths like these are what drive the passion for arcade collecting. If this game is out there, it's a significant find for the community. Let's collaborate on this quest!

11 months, 3 weeks ago by ArcadeMuseumCurator

Honestly, I doubt we're gonna find it just by asking around. Maybe someone could hit up those Japanese auction sites or look for an old warehouse inventory? Could be collecting dust in some forgotten corner.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by JustAGamerDude

Call me a conspiracy nut, but what if the game's AI became self-aware, and they had to shut it down? Think about it - no info, no sightings, just whispers and rumors. All part of the cover-up, folks.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by 8BitConspiracy

This takes me back! I remember hearing about this game from my older cousin. Legend has it that the AI was so good it could beat champions! I wonder what sort of tech they were using back then to pull that off. A genuine ahead-of-its-time masterpiece, or so I've been led to believe. Hope someone digs this up!

11 months, 3 weeks ago by RetroRenegade

Lived in Tokyo all my life and I've been to every arcade in town. Never seen or heard of 'Journey to the West' here. But who knows, Tokyo is a big place with lots of hidden gems. I'll keep an eye out next time I'm in Akihabara.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by TokyoGamerGirl

idk, smells like an urban legend to me. remember when everyone was looking for that Polybius game? turned out to be a hoax. got any proof this game actually exists?

11 months, 3 weeks ago by PixelPunk

Oh man, Journey to the West is like the holy grail of arcade cabinets. Work's cut out for us but there's no better feeling than unearthing a piece of gaming history like that. Gonna start by reaching out to some contacts in Tokyo – some of these old arcade operators have attics full of treasures. Fingers crossed!