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Sharp X68000

Video Game Anthology Vol. 7: Dragon Buster

1993 1 Players Not Rated

Originating in the arcades, Dragon Buster is an action platform game composed out of several large levels, each one containing various stages: a cave, a tower, a castle, etc. The player's goal in every level is to reach the final stage where the protagonist faces the level boss. There are often several ways to reach the final stages, and not all stages are necessary to visit. Equipped with a sword, the player character moves through platform stages, clearing them of diverse monsters, collecting power-ups and trying to stay in good health until the level boss, since it is impossible to heal between the stages. The hero's life meter (called "vitality" in the game) is the first introduction of such a feature to action games.

Release date
December 10, 1993
Developer
Namco
Publisher
Micomsoft
Players
1

About this game

Video Game Anthology Vol. 7: Dragon Buster

Originating in the arcades, Dragon Buster is an action platform game composed out of several large levels, each one containing various stages: a cave, a tower, a castle, etc. The player's goal in every level is to reach the final stage where the protagonist faces the level boss. There are often several ways to reach the final stages, and not all stages are necessary to visit. Equipped with a sword, the player character moves through platform stages, clearing them of diverse monsters, collecting power-ups and trying to stay in good health until the level boss, since it is impossible to heal between the stages. The hero's life meter (called "vitality" in the game) is the first introduction of such a feature to action games.

Genres

Action

Modes

Single Player

Studios and credits

Developer
Namco
Publisher
Micomsoft

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideDecember 10, 1993 · Not Rated

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