DragonHeart Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Adventure

DragonHeart

SystemGame Boy
GenreAdventure
DeveloperTorus Games
PublisherAcclaim
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Torus Games and published by Acclaim, DragonHeart arrived on the Game Boy as an adventure game.

Torus Games also made The Lost World: Jurassic Park, NBA Jam: Tournament Edition and College Slam for the Game Boy.

DragonHeart 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 weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing DragonHeart is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

DragonHeart gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

DragonHeart cheats & codes

2 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Energy011869CA
Enemy Dies Automatically0100A9CA

See all DragonHeart cheats

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

DragonHeart FAQ

Who made DragonHeart?

It was developed by Torus Games and published by Acclaim.

Is DragonHeart multiplayer?

No. DragonHeart is a single-player game.

How long does DragonHeart take to play?

As an adventure game, DragonHeart typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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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