NCS entered the video game industry in the mid-1980s, releasing titles for home computers and consoles like the PC Engine and Sega Mega Drive. Operating primarily under the brand name Masaya, the company became famous for tactical RPGs and action games. In later years, NCS transitioned away from video games, eventually licensing its classic game library to other companies.
The publisher's early software catalog featured a diverse range of genres, establishing a strong presence on Japanese home systems. In 1988, the company released the fantasy strategy game
Gaia no Monshou, followed by the futuristic tactical title
Gai Flame in 1990. NCS also expanded into sci-fi simulation with
Hisou Kihei X Serd in 1990.
For action and role-playing audiences, the publisher delivered the side-scrolling platformer
Kaizou Choujin Shubibinman and the first-person dungeon crawler
Double Dungeons, both in 1989. That same year, NCS targeted sports enthusiasts with the release of the simulation title
Ganbare! Golf Boys and the baseball game
Rom Rom Stadium, alongside the adventure game
Energy. These releases solidified the company's reputation for delivering varied gameplay experiences during the late 1980s and early 1990s, serving as a foundation for its enduring cult status among retro gaming enthusiasts.