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|image=Dragon Spirit arcade flyer.jpg
|title=Dragon Spirit
|title=Dragon Spirit
|image=Dragon Spirit flyer.png
|japanese=ドラゴンスピリット
|developer=[[Namco]]
|developer=[[Namco]]
|publisher=[[Namco]] (JP), [[Atari]] (US)
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|japanese= ドラゴンスピリット
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|genre=Vertical scrolling [[shooter]]
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|released={{rd|1987}}
|title1=Arcade Archives Dragon Spirit
|developer1=[[Namco]]
|publisher1=[[Hamster Corporation]]
|year1=2022
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|ratings1={{CERO|B}}{{ESRB|E}}{{PEGI|7}}{{ACB|PG}}
|genre=[[Shooter]]
|players=1-2
|players=1-2
|modes=[[Single player]], [[multiplayer]]
|followed by=[[Dragon Saber]]
|followed by=[[Dragon Saber]]
|series=Dragon Spirit
|series2=Arcade Archives
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'''Dragon Spirit''' is an infamously difficult vertical scrolling [[shooter]] arcade game that was released by [[Namco]] in [[1987]] and licensed to Atari Games for US manufacture and distribution. It runs on Namco System 1 hardware.
{{nihongo|'''Dragon Spirit'''|ドラゴンスピリット|Doragon Supiritto}} is a vertical scrolling [[shooter]] arcade game that was released by [[Namco]] in [[1987]], and licensed to Atari Games for US manufacture and distribution. It runs on Namco System 1 hardware, and later converted to the [[Commodore 64]], [[Commodore Amiga]], [[Atari ST]], [[Amstrad CPC]], [[Sinclair ZX Spectrum]], [[Sharp X68000]] and [[TurboGrafx-16]] system. A sequel named [[Dragon Saber]] was released [[1990]]. An arcade sequel named [[Dragon Saber]] was released in 1990, which ran on Namco System 2 hardware and allowed two players to play simultaneously.
The dragon which the player controls, named Amul, flies forward continuously, but the player can direct him to move in 8 directions. He can blast flames at aerial opponents, or drop bombs on enemies upon the ground. Amul has a larger sprite than most of the enemies and so is easy to hit, though he can take two hits before losing a life (three in some ports). The powerups that give the player extra heads may give him double or triple the firepower, but they also give him double or triple the exposure to enemy fire which, especially on the later stages, can become intensely difficult to avoid. As such, beating the game is not easy.


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A semi-sequel appeared on the [[NES|Famicom/NES]] under the title [[Dragon Spirit: The New Legend]]. It was essentially an altered port, taking place a generation after the original title. Additionally, ''Dragon Spirit'' was released for the [[TurboGrafx-16|PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16]] in 1988. This version retained most of the original arcade graphics and sound quality, but only featured eight stages as opposed to the arcade version's nine. An emulated arcade version of Dragon Spirit appears in [[Namco Museum 50th Anniversary]] and [[Namco Museum Vol. 5]]. On July 2, 2007, the PC Engine (or TurboGrafx-16) conversion of the game was added to the Nintendo [[Virtual Console]], and on September 8, 2009, the arcade version was released as part of the [[Virtual Console Arcade]], in Japan. On November 4, 2008, it was released on the [[Xbox 360]], as part of [[Namco Museum Virtual Arcade]]. The game was also released on the [[PlayStation Network]] as part of a downloadable compilation for the [[PlayStation 3]], [[Namco Museum Essentials]]. In 2010, as part of [[Pac-Man]]'s thirtieth anniversary, ''Dragon Spirit'' was released as part of the Pac-Man's Arcade Party 30th Anniversary arcade machine - along with several other classic Namco games.


==Story==
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After a millennium of captivity, an ugly serpent demon named Zawell escapes imprisonment and kidnaps Alicia, princess to the kingdom of Mitgult. A young, crafty soldier Amul is selected to rescue the princess and destroy Zawell. In praying to the gods for strength and courage, he points his sword high toward the heavens. Suddenly he is transformed into an all-powerful blue dragon, bestowed with special powers. Though gifted with a lethal air and ground attack, this is not enough. He must locate and obtain extra powers along the way. The demon has instructed nine of the mightiest beasts to stop Amul before reaching his goal.
File:Dragon Spirit title screen.png|Title screen.
File:Dragon Spirit cabinet.jpg|Atari's upright cabinet.
File:Dragon Spirit high score table.png|Default high score table.
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NOTE: He actually dies after just three hits, and is also transformed into the biggest sprite on screen (except for the bosses). The powerups which give him more heads may give him more firepower, but they also give him more exposure to enemy fire.
== Story ==
 
In the kingdom of Mitgult, a serpent demon named Zawell escapes imprisonment after a thousand years, and kidnaps Princess Alicia. A soldier named Amul is chosen to rescue her and destroy Zawell. He points his sword skyward and transforms into a powerful blue dragon. He can breathe fire and drop bombs, as well as collect up to thirteen additional powers during his journey. Amul must fight nine of Zawell's mightiest beasts, one at the end of each stage, before facing Zawell himself.
A sequel named [[Dragon Saber]] was released in [[1990]], which allowed two players to play simultaneously.


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Latest revision as of 22:35, 19 June 2022

This is the first game in the Dragon Spirit series. For other games in the series see the Dragon Spirit category.

Box artwork for Dragon Spirit.
Box artwork for Dragon Spirit.
Dragon Spirit
Developer(s)Namco
Publisher(s)Namco, Atari
Year released1987
System(s)Arcade, Commodore 64/128, Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Sharp X68000, TurboGrafx-16, Wii
Followed byDragon Saber
SeriesDragon Spirit,
Arcade Archives
Japanese titleドラゴンスピリット
Genre(s)Shooter
Players1-2
ModesSingle player, multiplayer
Rating(s)CERO All agesESRB EveryonePEGI Ages 7+General
Arcade Archives Dragon Spirit
Developer(s)Namco
Publisher(s)Hamster Corporation
Year released2022
System(s)Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
Rating(s)CERO Ages 12 and upESRB EveryonePEGI Ages 7+Parental Guidance
LinksDragon Spirit ChannelSearchSearch
This guide is for the arcade game. For the NES game, see Dragon Spirit: The New Legend.
Dragon Spirit marquee

Dragon Spirit (ドラゴンスピリット Doragon Supiritto?) is a vertical scrolling shooter arcade game that was released by Namco in 1987, and licensed to Atari Games for US manufacture and distribution. It runs on Namco System 1 hardware, and later converted to the Commodore 64, Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Sharp X68000 and TurboGrafx-16 system. A sequel named Dragon Saber was released 1990. An arcade sequel named Dragon Saber was released in 1990, which ran on Namco System 2 hardware and allowed two players to play simultaneously. The dragon which the player controls, named Amul, flies forward continuously, but the player can direct him to move in 8 directions. He can blast flames at aerial opponents, or drop bombs on enemies upon the ground. Amul has a larger sprite than most of the enemies and so is easy to hit, though he can take two hits before losing a life (three in some ports). The powerups that give the player extra heads may give him double or triple the firepower, but they also give him double or triple the exposure to enemy fire which, especially on the later stages, can become intensely difficult to avoid. As such, beating the game is not easy.

A semi-sequel appeared on the Famicom/NES under the title Dragon Spirit: The New Legend. It was essentially an altered port, taking place a generation after the original title. Additionally, Dragon Spirit was released for the PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 in 1988. This version retained most of the original arcade graphics and sound quality, but only featured eight stages as opposed to the arcade version's nine. An emulated arcade version of Dragon Spirit appears in Namco Museum 50th Anniversary and Namco Museum Vol. 5. On July 2, 2007, the PC Engine (or TurboGrafx-16) conversion of the game was added to the Nintendo Virtual Console, and on September 8, 2009, the arcade version was released as part of the Virtual Console Arcade, in Japan. On November 4, 2008, it was released on the Xbox 360, as part of Namco Museum Virtual Arcade. The game was also released on the PlayStation Network as part of a downloadable compilation for the PlayStation 3, Namco Museum Essentials. In 2010, as part of Pac-Man's thirtieth anniversary, Dragon Spirit was released as part of the Pac-Man's Arcade Party 30th Anniversary arcade machine - along with several other classic Namco games.

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In the kingdom of Mitgult, a serpent demon named Zawell escapes imprisonment after a thousand years, and kidnaps Princess Alicia. A soldier named Amul is chosen to rescue her and destroy Zawell. He points his sword skyward and transforms into a powerful blue dragon. He can breathe fire and drop bombs, as well as collect up to thirteen additional powers during his journey. Amul must fight nine of Zawell's mightiest beasts, one at the end of each stage, before facing Zawell himself.

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