DragonHeart
Dragonheart is based on the 1996 fantasy film of the same name. The player controls Bowen the dragon slayer, through eight levels fighting many dragons and encountering characters from the film, such as…
DragonHeart is a hack and slash/beat 'em up developed by Torus Games, released 31 December 1996 on Game Boy.
What DragonHeart is
DragonHeart is a hack and slash/beat 'em up game developed by Torus Games and released in 1996. It was published by Acclaim Entertainment. It is available on Game Boy only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Dragonheart is based on the 1996 fantasy film of the same name. The player controls Bowen the dragon slayer, through eight levels fighting many dragons and encountering characters from the film, such as Gilbert, Kara and King Einon. The exploration is presented in a 1st-person-view and the battles are presented in a side-scrolling view. The player can get information about the current quest from peasants that are found in the many villages and houses throughout the game. The battles resort only to two buttons, one to attack and other to defend.
How it plays
It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy.
What it launched against
DragonHeart launched on 31 December 1996, within three weeks of Mario Kart 64, Wild Arms, Mega Man 8 and Money Puzzle Exchanger.
Released around the same time: Mario Kart 64, Wild Arms, Mega Man 8, Money Puzzle Exchanger.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
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Quick answers
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