Dragon Slayer - Eiyuu Densetsu II (Japan)
Inside Dragon Slayer - Eiyuu Densetsu II (Japan)
This game is the SEGA Genesis port of Nihon Falcom's Dragon Slayer: Eiyuu Densetsu II, a Japanese RPG originally released on home computers. It arrived on the Genesis exclusively in Japan, published by Sega in 1992. The game is part of the larger Dragon Slayer series but belongs to the sub-series that later became known as The Legend of Heroes.
Players guide a party of characters through a fantasy world, exploring towns and dungeons from a top-down perspective. Battles are turn-based, with random encounters and a menu-driven combat system. The story involves a quest to uncover a lost kingdom's secrets, but specifics are best discovered in-game as the narrative unfolds through dialogue and events.
For retro RPG fans, this version offers a solid console adaptation of a classic Falcom title. It's notably the first game in the Legend of Heroes series to receive a console port, making it a piece of RPG history. However, being Japanese-only, menus are in Japanese, which may require a translation guide for non-readers. It's a worthwhile play for those interested in the evolution of Japanese computer RPGs on home consoles.
How to Play Dragon Slayer - Eiyuu Densetsu II (Japan) Online
Once you load the game, you will be greeted by a title screen in Japanese. Press start to begin a new game. You will be asked to name your main character; use the default name or enter one using the on-screen keyboard (controls mapped above). The game starts in a small town where you should talk to every NPC for hints on your next objective. Your first goal is to equip your hero with basic weapons and armor from the local shop, then head out to the nearby dungeon or wilderness area to gain experience and gold.
The core loop involves traveling between towns, talking to townspeople to advance the story, and fighting random encounters in fields and dungeons. Battles are turn-based: choose attack, magic, or item commands from a menu. Pay attention to enemy weaknesses and heal regularly. Since the menus are entirely in Japanese, it helps to have a translation guide or to memorize common command positions (e.g., first option is often "Attack"). Save your progress at inns or churches when available. This game rewards exploration and patience, typical of early 90s Japanese RPGs.
Dragon Slayer - Eiyuu Densetsu II (Japan) Keyboard Controls
Controls
- Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
- X: A button
- S: B button
- Z: C button
- A: X button (6-button pad)
- Q: Y button (6-button pad)
- E: Z button (6-button pad)
- Enter: Start / Mode
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