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TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · RPG / Beat 'em Up
Dungeon Explorer
Certified classic
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | RPG, Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Atlus |
| Publisher | NEC |
| Players | 1–5 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 7 |
Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989, Dungeon Explorer is a role-playing game developed by Atlus and published by NEC. It blends RPG and beat 'em up elements.
It belongs to the TurboGrafx-16's earliest wave of games. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1989 include Vigilante, Volfied and Neutopia. Among the 5 TurboGrafx-16 RPGs in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
Atlus also made Bonk's Adventure, The Legendary Axe II and Kwirk for the TurboGrafx-16.
Dungeon Explorer supports up to 5 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the TurboGrafx-16's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Dungeon Explorer 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.
Dungeon Explorer cheats & codes
1 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 1f02d4:ff |
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Dungeon Explorer walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Dungeon Explorer.
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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.
Dungeon Explorer FAQ
When did Dungeon Explorer come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
Dungeon Explorer was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989.
Who made Dungeon Explorer?
It was developed by Atlus and published by NEC.
Is Dungeon Explorer multiplayer?
Yes. Dungeon Explorer supports up to 5 players.
How long does Dungeon Explorer take to play?
As a role-playing game, Dungeon Explorer 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 Dungeon Explorer 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.