Lightning Legend: Daigo no Daibouken PS1 box art

PlayStation · Fighting

Lightning Legend: Daigo no Daibouken

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1996
GenreFighting
PublisherKonami
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Published by Konami, Lightning Legend: Daigo no Daibouken arrived on the PlayStation in 1996 as a fighting game.

It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Lightning Legend: Daigo no Daibouken is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

Lightning Legend: Daigo no Daibouken gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

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Lightning Legend: Daigo no Daibouken FAQ

When did Lightning Legend: Daigo no Daibouken come out on the PS1?

Lightning Legend: Daigo no Daibouken was released for the PlayStation in 1996.

Who made Lightning Legend: Daigo no Daibouken?

published by Konami.

How long does Lightning Legend: Daigo no Daibouken take to play?

As a fighting game, Lightning Legend: Daigo no Daibouken 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 Lightning Legend: Daigo no Daibouken 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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