A Japanese Falcom adventure RPG with classic heroic fantasy atmosphere. Pleasant and polished, but barely known outside Japan and overshadowed by Phantasy Star.
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RPG1 player12+
Description
The player explores a medieval fantasy RPG in this legendary Falcom Dragon Slayer adapted for Mega Drive. Published by Sega, released in Japan in March 1992. Turn-based RPG in Nihon Falcom's universe, character management, dungeon exploration and epic quest.
Dragon Slayer - Eiyuu Densetsu review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Roaming a vast medieval-fantasy realm unfolds a turn-based JRPG rich in towns, dungeons and characters to grow. The generous main quest comes with a polished progression that rewards patient exploration. This Falcom classic, the founder of the Legend of Heroes saga, keeps a reputation as a dense RPG that fans take their time to savour.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Dragon Slayer - Eiyuu Densetsu marks the Mega Drive arrival of Nihon Falcom's foundational J-RPG line, kept Japan-only for lack of localisation. Published by Sega in 1992, this port of a pillar title in RPG history draws collectors who follow the Falcom canon, where the early Eiyuu Densetsu entries are the cornerstone of the later Legend of Heroes. Scarcity stems from the modest Japanese print run and the complete absence of any Western release.
An underrated gem
At the root of the Legend of Heroes saga, this Falcom RPG laid the foundations of careful storytelling and an endearing world. Confined to Japan and never officially translated, it stayed the preserve of the company's connoisseurs. Classic in form but sincere, it will appeal to patient JRPG fans curious about the roots of a great series.
