Erika to Satoru no Yume Bouken (Japan)

Erika to Satoru no Yume Bouken is a graphic adventure game released for the NES in Japan. The game heavily focuses on its story and dialogue, offering an experience closer to a visual novel than a traditional adventure game.

Players follow the two main characters, Erika and Satoru, as they accidentally stumble into a bizarre dream world after falling asleep. Their goal is to find the "Dream Machine" (Yume Machine) to return to the real world. Gameplay primarily revolves around interacting with the environment and characters through a command menu system. Commands include "Talk", "Look", "Move", "Use", "Check", and "Item".

To progress in the game, players must solve puzzles by choosing the correct dialogue options, using items at the right time, or exploring new areas. However, the unique and often notorious aspect of Erika to Satoru no Yume Bouken is its massive amount of text. The game features extensive, long dialogues that are frequently humorous, quirky, and sometimes break the fourth wall. Many Japanese players even found the sheer volume of text overwhelming, and some dialogues were intentionally designed to be annoying or comically absurd.

Despite its simple graphics, the uniqueness of its plot, character personalities, and surreal humor have given Erika to Satoru no Yume Bouken its own distinct mark, making it one of the most memorable NES titles in Japan, especially for those who enjoy story-heavy and dialogue-driven games.