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TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Shoot 'em Up
Dragon Spirit
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Namco |
| Publisher | NEC |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Dragon Spirit |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Namco and published by NEC, Dragon Spirit arrived on the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1988 as a shoot 'em up.
It belongs to the TurboGrafx-16's earliest wave of games. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1988 include Alien Crush, Space Harrier and Fantasy Zone. Among the 37 TurboGrafx-16 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
It is part of the Dragon Spirit series; on the TurboGrafx-16 you can also try Dragon Saber. The series also appears on other systems with Dragon Spirit: The New Legend (NES) and Dragon Spirit (C64). Namco also made Pac-Land, Valkyrie no Densetsu and Ordyne for the TurboGrafx-16.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Dragon Spirit is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Dragon Spirit cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | 1f0044:03 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 1f0043:02 |
Dragon Spirit walkthroughs & guides
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Playing TurboGrafx-16 games today
The TurboGrafx library is a shmup fan's dream and full of games most Western players never tried. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini and Nintendo Switch Online have brought many of them back.
Dragon Spirit FAQ
When did Dragon Spirit come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
Dragon Spirit was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1988.
Who made Dragon Spirit?
It was developed by Namco and published by NEC.
Is Dragon Spirit multiplayer?
No. Dragon Spirit is a single-player game.
How long does Dragon Spirit take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Dragon Spirit 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 Spirit 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.