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DragonHeart

Review

Control Bowen the dragon slayer through eight levels, switching between first-person exploration and side-scrolling combat.

DragonHeart for Game Boy was developed by Torus Games and published by Acclaim in 1996, the same year as the film and other platform versions.


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About DragonHeart

DragonHeart for the Game Boy adapts its 1996 film counterpart, casting the player as Bowen, a dragon slayer. The adventure spans eight levels where characters from the movie, including Gilbert, Kara, and King Einon, are encountered.

Gameplay shifts between two distinct perspectives. Exploration occurs in a first-person view, while combat transitions to a side-scrolling format. During exploration, peasants located in villages and houses provide quest information. The battle system is streamlined, utilizing only two buttons for attack and defense actions against numerous dragons.

DragonHeart Screenshots

12 images
Title screen.
Menu.
Menu. French version.
Map screen.
Fighting a dragon.
Exploring a cave.
Talking to Gerald.
Level introduction.
Who are you?
An ugly soldier.
Shooting.
Einon is hit.