Overview and Gameplay
Eight Dragonlance companions enter the ruins of Xak Tsaroth to recover the Disks of Mishakal from the black dragon Khisanth. This NES adaptation combines side-view action with party management, inventory use, spellcasting, and maze-like dungeon exploration.
Only the lead hero moves and fights directly, while the party order determines which characters can use certain abilities. Survival depends on conserving health and spells, avoiding pits and traps, collecting useful items, and navigating three main dungeon sections.
Controls And Mechanics
- Use the directional pad to walk, run, enter passages, duck, and aim attacks.
- Press A to jump and confirm menu choices.
- Press B to attack, use suitable ranged weapons, or cancel menu selections.
- Press Select to open or close the party menu.
- Rearrange the eight heroes to protect weaker companions and place spellcasters in the front rank.
- Raistlin casts magic-user spells, Goldmoon heals with the Blue Crystal Staff, and Tasslehoff handles traps.
Version Notes
The North American cartridge uses English text and FCI branding. The Japanese Famicom edition uses Japanese text and was published by Pony Canyon.
Release And Credits
- Release: January 1991
- Developer: Natsume
- Publisher: FCI, Inc.
- Original platform: Home computers
