This is the first game in the Slayers series. For other games in the series see the Slayers category.
| Slayers | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | AIC Spirits |
| Publisher(s) | Banpresto |
| Year released | 1994 |
| System(s) | NEC PC-9801 |
| Series | Slayers |
| Japanese title | スレイヤーズ |
|---|---|
| Genre(s) | RPG |
| Modes | Single player |
Slayers was developed by AIC Spirits (additional development by Oniro and Studio Orphee, graphics by Studio Kuma) and published by Banpresto for the NEC PC-9801 on March 25, 1994. It was written by Yōsuke Kuroda, art-designed by animator Masayuki Hiraoka, and composed by Shiori Ueno.
Story[edit]
The game begins with travelling Lina with Gourry as they are short of money left due to Lina's habit of her powerful spells inflicting way too much of collateral damage on their jobs, such as with her having just blown up an entire castle instead of just ridding of monsters. Luckily, they learn of a legend according to which a nearby city of Wilnan is the supposed location of the hidden treasure of a giant dragon. Upon reaching the city, they reunite with several of their past companions and begin investigating some areas around the city.
Gameplay[edit]
Slayers is a first-person view dungeon crawler role-playing video game in the tradition of Wizardry, using only computer mouse controls. Its story follows the adventures of Lina Inverse and Gourry Gabriev, aided by up to two more party companions. Together, they explore the dungeons and other locations surrounding the city of Wilnan and fight enemies in random encounters and boss battles. In Wilnan, the player can rest and heal the party, swap or revive characters, and visit stores and story locations.
Additional party members include Slayers and Slayers Special light novel series characters Naga the Serpent, Zelgadiss Graywords, Amelia Wil Tesla Saillune, Philionel El Di Saillune, Lemmy Martin, and Meena, as well four original characters: Kim, Marin, Junon, and Lass. The third character slot is up for the player's choosing, but the fourth one is reserved for the story-related companions. The player directly controls only Lina and the characters do not level up.