The Legend of Dragoon
The Legend of Dragoon
Console: PS1 (Download Emulator)
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Genre: Role-Playing
Region: EU, JP, US
Released: JP: December 2, 1999 / NA: June 13, 2000 / EU: January 19, 2001
File size: 1.35 GB
The Legend of Dragoon: A Unique RPG Journey
The Legend of Dragoon, an action RPG released by SCE Japan Studio in 1999 for the PlayStation, is celebrated for its unique gameplay and cinematic graphics. The game’s story follows a young warrior named Dart as he returns to his destroyed hometown and embarks on a quest for revenge against the Black Monster who is believed to be responsible.
Early in his journey, Dart’s childhood friend Shana is kidnapped, and he sets out to rescue her. His adventure leads him to join forces with new allies, including a mysterious woman named Rose. The story deepens when Dart accidentally uses the Dragoon Spirit he possesses, transforming him into a powerful Dragoon knight with the ability to turn into a dragon-like warrior.
His quest for revenge evolves into a larger conflict to stop a holy war between dragons and humans, and he learns about his own past and the history of the world, discovering that the enemy he seeks may not be who he thought they were.
Gameplay and “Additions”
The Legend of Dragoon uses a unique turn-based combat system with an interactive twist.
- The “Addition” System: When a character chooses to attack, a series of quick-time events, called “Additions,” appears on the screen. Two blue squares converge, and you must press the attack button when they overlap. If you time your button presses perfectly, your character will perform a powerful combo, dealing more damage and filling a special meter.
- Dragoon Transformation: Once a character’s “Spirit” meter is full, they can transform into their powerful Dragoon form, which gives them access to magical spells and more powerful attacks.
- Combat Options: In each turn, you have four main options: Attack (using the Addition system), Guard (to defend and heal), Magic, and Item.
- Graphics: The game was praised for its graphics, which used a third-person perspective and pre-rendered backgrounds to create a highly cinematic experience. The character models and environments were detailed and realistic for their time.
