Super Drakkhen, released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo (and widely known as Dragon View outside Japan), is a unique action role-playing game that blends two distinctly different perspectives. While towns and dungeons play out as classic 2D side-scrolling action segments where you battle enemies in real time, exploring the vast overworld seamlessly shifts the game into an impressive, first-person pseudo-3D view.
How to Play
You guide the warrior Alex on a quest to rescue his kidnapped love from a powerful evil. During the side-scrolling sections, use the D-pad (Arrow keys) to move, the B button (X key) to jump, and the Y button (S key) to attack with your sword. Magic and items are mapped to the shoulder buttons (Q and W keys). When navigating the 3D overworld, simply use the D-pad to walk forward, backward, or turn.
Tips
- When exploring the 3D overworld, pay close attention to your compass to maintain your bearings, as the featureless terrain can make it easy to get turned around.
- Save your magic for dungeon bosses; standard enemies can usually be defeated safely by mastering the timing of your jump attacks.
- Check every town thoroughly to upgrade your weapons and rings before heading into new areas.
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