For PC players today, the series primarily exists through modern remakes and spiritual successors:
The original debuted in arcades in 1990. The gameplay was simple but addictive: guide a cursor to cut out at least 80% of a background area while avoiding enemies. As a reward, players would reveal a picture of a woman in various stages of undress. It became a franchise known for its risqué themes, spawning multiple sequels in arcades throughout the 1990s. Modern PC Remakes & Indie Versions
The "long story" of the series is one of evolution from a 1990s arcade staple to various modern PC remakes and doujin (indie) versions. Originally developed by Kaneko , it is a "Qix-style" puzzle game where you draw lines to capture territory and reveal images. The Arcade Roots
: A unique Japanese freeware doujin game from the early 2000s that mixed Qix mechanics with "bullet-hell" shooter elements. How to Play on PC