Graphic Research Co. Ltd.

Graphic Research Co. Ltd. is a Japanese video game developer active in the 1980s and 1990s.

Action

Racing

Driving

Puzzle

Role-playing (RPG)

Founded

1982

HQ

Tokyo, Japan

Known for

Action / Racing / Platform

27

Games

1989–2003

Years

13

Platforms

$60.75

Ø CIB

+3%

24M change

About

The company developed several early console and handheld titles, including Captain Ed for the NES and Solomon's Club for the Game Boy. They also worked on the military simulation game Power Mission and the racing title Power Racer, which is associated with the Speed Racer franchise.

Operating during the late 1980s and early 1990s, the developer contributed to the broader Speed Racer media landscape by producing interactive adaptations and adjacent titles. The studio's involvement began with the sports simulations Soccer (1985) and Soccer (1986), which established their technical foundation in sprite-based physics. They expanded their portfolio with the release of Captain Ed (1989), incorporating unique sci-fi elements that aligned with the franchise's futuristic aesthetic.

The company's output peaked with the dual releases of Power Mission (1990) and Power Racer (1990), which emphasized high-speed vehicular mechanics central to the intellectual property. These were followed by updated iterations, including Power Mission (1991) and the puzzle-platformer Solomon's Club (1991). Through these releases, the developer refined handheld and console design constraints, utilizing specialized scrolling techniques and level layouts to capture the fast-paced action characteristic of the brand. This suite of games remains a distinct era of licensed software production, showcasing the transition of classic anime properties into early digital entertainment.