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Dungeon Explorer

1989 · Atlus · JRPG · 1-5 players

About

The former king of Oddesia has entrusted you with an important, dangerous task. You must find the sacred ORA stone, which possesses the powers of life, light and happiness, and retrieve it before the king of the alien race, Natas, does. He has conquered this land and plunged it into an age of terror and despair, plagued with violence. It is up to you to stand against him and return your world to its former glory. Dungeon Explorer plays like Gauntlet: you choose one of several different characters to play as (Fighter, Thief, Warlock, Witch, Bard, Bishop, Elf and Knome) and set out on your adventure alone or with up to four other players. Battles are real-time and of the shooter variety, ie, rather than swing a sword, you fire knives (or spells depending on your class). Enemies respawn out of holes in the ground which must be eradicated to keep them from pouring forth in waves. There are a number of items to be found and used throughout the game including potions of white and black magic, healing drinks and the like, but unlike Gauntlet there is no food to worry about.

Gallery

Dungeon Explorer — Box front
Box front
Dungeon Explorer — Box back
Box back
Dungeon Explorer — Title screen
Title screen
Dungeon Explorer — Screenshot
Screenshot

Details

Developer
Atlus
Publisher
NEC
Genre
JRPG
Players
1-5
Release Date
January 1, 1989
System
PC Engine

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