Romancia - Dragon Slayer Jr.

Romancia, also known as Japanese Dragon Slayer Jr or Dragon Slayer III – Romancia, is an action-adventure game developed by Falcom and released on MSX2 in 1986. It is part of the series Dragon Slayer, but takes a much lighter tone and approach than its predecessors.

The game is in perfect summer only comes in loose cartridge. No package leaflet or documentation. Just the joy of launching the game by inserting the cartridge into a MSX2 or more!

39.00€

Characteristics:

Year of release:
1986
Publisher:
Nihon Falcom
Original title:
ロマンシア
System:
MSX2
Support:
MegaRom
Reference:
MXNW11001
Type of game:
Action, RPG
Language:
Japanese
Version:
Japanese
Condition:
Loose, Occasion
State:
Good condition

About

In Romancia, the player embodies a young knight named Firis, charged with saving the princess Selenawho was cursed and imprisoned in the kingdom of Romancia. Unlike other games in the series, it is distinguished by its simplicity: no experience to accumulate or levels to climb. It focuses on puzzles, objects to collect and interactions with NPCs, while exploring a colorful and charming world.

Gameplay:

The game offers a mix of action and puzzle, where the player has to solve quests to move forward.
The difficulty often lies in the proper use of objects and the order in which the quests must be carried out.
The graphic style uses the capabilities of the MSX2 to offer detailed decors and a visually attractive style, with colorful sprites and fluid animations.

Special features:

Romancia stands out for his memorable music, composed by Yuzo Koshiro, which will become a legend in the field of video game soundtracks.
Although the game is more accessible than the other titles in the series, it retains some difficulty in solving its puzzles.
The game is known for its magical atmosphere and its cute side, a contrast with the more serious tones of other games of the saga.

Impact:

Romancia is now appreciated by fans for its retro charm and its unique role in the series Dragon Slayer. It is a notable example of the evolution of action-adventure genre on MSX2.