Suishou no Dragon (also known as Crystal Dragon) is a science-fiction adventure game released by Square for the Famicom Disk System in 1986. Ahead of its time, the game features anime-style visuals designed by Gen Sato and a point-and-click interface rather than the standard text commands of the era. You play as Hugh, a young traveler journeying with his telepathic girlfriend Cynthia, when a mysterious crystal dragon attacks and kidnaps her. Exploring space, investigating items, and solving puzzles are key to unraveling the alien conspiracy and rescuing her.
How to Play
As a command-style adventure, the game relies on exploration and interaction rather than fast-paced action. You use a visual icon system at the top of the screen to investigate areas, interact with characters, and manage items. Use the D-pad (mapped to your arrow keys) to move the cursor, and the A and B buttons (Z and X in the browser) to select and cancel actions.
Tips
- Be thorough when investigating screens, as important clues or items are often hidden in the detailed background artwork.
- Since the game frequently requires bartering to acquire key items, pay close attention to what NPCs are asking for and manage your inventory carefully.
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