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Game Info
- Platform
- PlayStation
- Genres
- Shooter · Puzzle
- Developers
- Nichibutsu
- Publishers
- HAMSTER
- Release date
- March 23, 1996
Summary
In *Expert* you step into the boots of a hand‑picked member of an elite Special Forces unit, tasked with storming a 100‑storey skyscraper that’s been seized by terrorists. The game thrusts you into a first‑person shooter experience that feels like a PlayStation‑sized homage to the DOOM craze, but with a distinctly Japanese twist: the enemies are human combatants, not monsters.
The building is yours to explore freely, and a handy sub‑screen lets you toggle between inventory, weapon selection and a map. Choosing the right armament at the start of each floor is crucial—pick the wrong gun and the mission can quickly become a nightmare. Along the way you’ll rescue hostages held captive by the insurgents, adding a rescue‑objective layer to the gun‑fights.
What makes *Expert* stand out is how it blends classic FPS mechanics with a narrative of tactical infiltration, all wrapped in a sleek 3D engine that was rare for PlayStation titles of its era.
Storyline
In Expert, you play as Kudo Takuya, a 26‑year‑old member of a hand‑picked elite special‑ops unit tasked with storming a 100‑story skyscraper seized by terrorists. The mission revolves around rescuing hostages while navigating the building’s floors and completing a series of tactical objectives. Supporting Kudo are the seasoned EXÂPERT team leader Akagi Shuichi, a 44‑year‑old master of lethal combat, bomb‑defusing programmer Ozaki Yosuke, weapons‑enthusiast Katari Masahiko, and fellow combat specialist Tamaki Ken. Overseeing the operation is Director Goto Nobuhiko, the 52‑year‑old head of the secretive EXÂPERT division, who coordinates the team’s response to the escalating crisis. The game blends intense action with strategic hostage‑rescue gameplay, emphasizing each member’s unique expertise as they work together to clear the tower and neutralize the terrorist threat.
Edited by Maya Carter




