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Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG
Dragon Wars
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Kemco |
| Publisher | Interplay |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, Dragon Wars is a role-playing game developed by Kemco and published by Interplay.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 63 NES RPGs in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.
Kemco also made The Bugs Bunny Birthday Blowout, Ghost Lion and Space Hunter for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 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 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 NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Dragon Wars FAQ
When did Dragon Wars come out on the NES?
Dragon Wars was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Dragon Wars?
It was developed by Kemco and published by Interplay.
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 "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. 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.