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Brain Lord

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Also known as
ブレインロード

Explore dungeons, battle real-time with weapons and fairy allies, and search for your father in this action RPG.

Brain Lord was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in Japan on January 28, 1994, and in North America in August 1994. This is the original and only platform release, so both release_year and original_release_year are 1994.


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About Brain Lord

Brain Lord is an action role playing game centered on dungeon exploration. The player controls a warrior whose father vanished years earlier while seeking the Tower of Light, a place rumored to hold the last of the dragons that his people once commanded.

Combat occurs in real time with a selection of melee weapons, armor, and shields available. The protagonist can also jump, which aids in navigating environments and solving the puzzles found within dungeons. Magical jades discovered during the quest summon AI controlled fairy companions; these allies possess special attacks and gain experience through combat alongside the player.

The narrative begins with the young traveler finally locating the Tower, transforming the search for his father into a broader adventure. The gameplay integrates combat, character progression, and environmental puzzle solving.

Brain Lord Screenshots

12 images
Title screen
Japanese Title Screen
Intro
Starting the game in an inn
A dark dungeon room. Where is the switch?!
Fighting blue flying guys while riding on a moving platform
Character information
The town looks nice...
Impressive shrine
In front of a blue house
Talking to the blacksmith
Outside town