Rainbow Silkroad is an FC platform role-playing game developed by Advance Communication Company and released in Japan by Victor Musical Industries in 1991.
The game follows LittleLand, an exiled prince who, after learning of his royal heritage, sets out to collect seven fragments of the Rainbow Mirror to defeat the usurper Zrool and reclaim his throne.
One of the core gameplay mechanics is accumulating wealth through buying and selling goods. Battles use a turn-based first-person perspective, but enemies do not drop money or experience points. Instead, players earn License Points after battles, which allow the prince to sell more goods in different regions.
The game map covers multiple towns and regions along the Silk Road, and players must traverse various terrains including deserts. In the desert, the prince's water supply gradually decreases, and if it runs out completely, he dies.
Additionally, players can buy animals to increase the number of goods they can carry and hire soldiers to assist in battle. The game's music was composed by famous Japanese composer Asei Kobayashi, featuring mainly Middle Eastern-style themes that enhance the game's exotic atmosphere.
Overall, Rainbow Silkroad offers players a unique role-playing experience with its distinctive trading system and rich story.