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Dragonfire

Dragons have driven the Royal Court from the Castle "O we are lost, lost" laments the King. "Without our vast treasures we cannot raise an army 'gainst these accursed dragons. Our Kingdom must now languish…

31 December 1982

Dragonfire is an arcade developed by Imagic, released 31 December 1982 on Atari 2600, ColecoVision, Intellivision and Apple II.

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What Dragonfire is

Dragonfire is an arcade game developed by Imagic and released in 1982. It was published by Cheetahsoft Ltd.. It is available on Atari 2600, ColecoVision, Intellivision, Apple II, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Commodore VIC-20, TRS-80 Color Computer and ZX Spectrum.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Dragons have driven the Royal Court from the Castle "O we are lost, lost" laments the King. "Without our vast treasures we cannot raise an army 'gainst these accursed dragons. Our Kingdom must now languish under lizards!" "Nay, not so, my liege!" replied the young Prince. "None knows that Castle, those many bridges and storerooms, better than I. Give me leave and I shall loot those lizards of their plunder and restore my lord to his birthright." "Brave boy," said the King, fully pleased. "But," he added darkly, "beware dread dragonfire!"
Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players.

What it launched against

Dragonfire launched on 31 December 1982, within three weeks of Trashman, King Kong, Evolution and Xevious.

Released around the same time: Trashman, King Kong, Evolution, Xevious.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Dragonfire — frequently asked questions

When did Dragonfire come out?
Dragonfire was released on 31 December 1982 for Atari 2600, ColecoVision, Intellivision, Apple II, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Commodore VIC-20, TRS-80 Color Computer and ZX Spectrum.
Does Dragonfire have multiplayer?
Yes. Dragonfire supports multiplayer.

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