When was the original Dragon Slayer game released?
The original Dragon Slayer game was released in 1984 for the NEC PC-8801. It introduced real-time combat to the role-playing genre and was designed by Yoshio Kiya.
Questions about Dragon Slayer (series)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who composed the first video game music soundtrack for the Dragon Slayer series?
Yuzo Koshiro composed the first video game music soundtrack for the Dragon Slayer series in 1986 for Xanadu Scenario II. His chiptune compositions became legendary and set the tone for the series.
How many copies did Dragon Slayer II: Xanadu sell in Japan?
Dragon Slayer II: Xanadu sold more than 400,000 copies in Japan. This sales figure was a massive number for a PC game at the time and set sales records.
Which Dragon Slayer game was never released in North America for any platform?
Dragon Slayer Jr: Romancia has never been released in North America for any platform. An English fan translation was released in April 2008 by DvD Translations.
When was Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes released?
Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes was released in 1989. This game abandoned the action-oriented gameplay of previous titles in favor of turn-based combat.
What year was Tokyo Xanadu released?
Tokyo Xanadu was released in 2015. It updated the classic formula of the Dragon Slayer series for modern audiences.