Azure Dreams on GBC distils the ascending-dungeon roguelike of the PlayStation game, with its tower of evolving familiar monsters, a genre seldom seen on the handheld. The PAL edition is localised in three languages but had limited distribution, and its high loose price reflects steady niche demand among mystery dungeon fans. It is one of the few Western incarnations of a Konami spin-off that few players encountered at the time.
An underrated gem
Beneath its cute RPG looks hides a roguelike tower where every climb restarts from scratch, paired with monster breeding and a little village life. This ambitious, slightly repetitive blend suffered from comparison with the PlayStation version. Fans of generated dungeons and patient management will find an endearing pocket companion.