Dragon Crystal Master System box art

Sega Master System · RPG

Dragon Crystal

SystemSega Master System
GenreRPG
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
ESRBE10+
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Dragon Crystal is a role-playing game released for the Sega Master System, developed by SEGA.

Among the 8 Master System RPGs in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.

Dragon Crystal 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 an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Dragon Crystal 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 Crystal gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Dragon Crystal cheats & codes

114 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Level Select00C6-1FXX
Starting Power00C6-2FXX
World Modifier00C0-1AXX
Infinite Food00C6-2030
Infinite Energy00C6-2199
Rapidly Gain Levels00C6-26FF

See all Dragon Crystal cheats

Dragon Crystal walkthroughs & guides

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

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Dragon Crystal FAQ

Who made Dragon Crystal?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Dragon Crystal multiplayer?

No. Dragon Crystal is a single-player game.

How long does Dragon Crystal take to play?

As a role-playing game, Dragon Crystal typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Dragon Crystal 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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