Dragon Saber
A dragon-riding sequel to Dragon Spirit.
Namco developed and published Dragon Saber, a vertical-scrolling shooter for arcades that debuted in Japan in December 1990. It arrived in North America and Europe the following year. This 1990 release serves as the sequel to Dragon Spirit.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Namco
- Designer
- Yoshihiro Sugiyama
- Composer
- Shinji Hosoe
- Genre
- Scrolling shooter
- Series
- Dragon Spirit
- Modes
- Single-player, multiplayer
- Platforms
- Arcade, PC Engine
- Released
- December 1990 (JP)
- May 1991 (NA)
- 1991 (EU)
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- Players control Huey and Siria, who transforms into a dragon and navigates various landscapes by air.
- Two players can play together in cooperative gameplay.
- The arcade version was included in the Namco Museum Encore compilation for the PlayStation in 1997.
Development
Dragon Saber was created by Namco artist Yoshihiro Sugiyama, his first time as a planner for a game. Sugiyama wanted the game to feel like a true continuation of Dragon Spirit in storyline and world, as he considered the NES sequel Dragon Spirit: The New Legend mostly a rehash with a generic premise. He aimed for the game to appeal to a broad audience rather than only hardcore shooter enthusiasts, and once the story was complete, he developed the game's lore and fictional world to be unlike what players had seen in similar games before.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dragon Saber released?
Dragon Saber was released in December 1990 in Japan, in May 1991 in North America and in 1991 in Europe.
What platforms is Dragon Saber available on?
Dragon Saber was released for Arcade and PC Engine.
Who composed the music for Dragon Saber?
The music for Dragon Saber was composed by Shinji Hosoe.
Is Dragon Saber single-player or multiplayer?
Dragon Saber offers single-player and multiplayer play.
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