Dragon Wars C64 box art

Commodore 64 · RPG

Dragon Wars

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
GenreRPG
DeveloperInterplay Entertainment
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Dragon Wars is a role-playing game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Interplay Entertainment and published by Activision.

Interplay Entertainment also made Battle Chess, Wasteland and The Bard's Tale for the C64.

Dragon Wars is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Dragon Wars is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Dragon Wars gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

Dragon Wars walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Dragon Wars.

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Dragon Wars FAQ

Who made Dragon Wars?

It was developed by Interplay Entertainment and published by Activision.

Is Dragon Wars multiplayer?

No. Dragon Wars is a single-player game.

How long does Dragon Wars take to play?

As a role-playing game, Dragon Wars typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Dragon Wars on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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