Dragon Slayer IV: Drasle Family

Name: Dragon Slayer IV: Drasle Family
Rating: 8 (143 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Nihon Falcom

Jul 10, 1987

Visual

8-Bit
pixel
side scroll

Structure

exploration
non linear

Features

equipment
multiple characters

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

RPG
proto-Metroidvania

Summary

Take a trip down memory lane and relive the magical times of the 8-Bit era with a collection of Namco’s hits and long-lost treasures in Namco Museum Archives Volume 2.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
Nintendo
- Switch
- NES
PlayStation
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One
Retro / Etc.
- MSX / MSX2

Resources

Links

IGDB

Other

MyAbandonware

Ys: Wanderers from Ys

Developer / Publisher: Nihon Falcom

1989

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- RPG
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- interconnected map
- item gated
- leveling
- medieval
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
Xanadu Scenario II

Developer / Publisher: Nihon Falcom

1986

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- RPG
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- interconnected map
- boss gated
- action
- contact damage
- character creation
- class system
- leveling
Sorcerian

Developer: Nihon Falcom

Publisher: Nihon Falcom, Sega, Sierra Entertainment, Takeru, Victor Musical Industries

1987

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- multiple characters
- RPG
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- item gated
- character creation
- class system
- companion combat
- leveling
- Semi-Linear
Xanadu

Developer / Publisher: Nihon Falcom

1985

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- RPG
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- action
- contact damage
- character creation
- class system
- companion combat
- leveling
- medieval
- discrete levels
- linear
Romancia: Dragon Slayer Jr.

Developer: Nihon Falcom

Publisher: Nihon Falcom, Tokyo Shoseki Co., Ltd.

1986

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- remake
- action
- timer
- medieval
- puzzle heavy
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
Sorcerian Original

Developer / Publisher: Nihon Falcom

2000

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- multiple characters
- RPG
- Differences
- remake
- interconnected map
- item gated
- action
- class system
- Semi-Linear
Zillion

Developer: Sega

Publisher: Sega, Tec Toy

1987

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- multiple characters
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- Has Romhack
- Sci-Fi
- puzzle heavy
Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap

Developer / Publisher: Sega

1989

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- multiple characters
- RPG
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- Has Romhack
- interconnected map
- item gated
- boss gated
- Has Hub
- action
Euphory

Developer / Publisher: System Sacom

1987

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- multiple characters
- RPG
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- action
- Co-op
- medieval
- isometric
The Scheme

Developer: Onion Software

1988

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- fantasy
- RPG
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- ability gated
- item gated
- action
- leveling
- Sci-Fi
Hero of the Golden Talisman

Developer: Mr Chip Software

Publisher: Mastertronic

1985

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- interconnected map
- item gated
Faxanadu

Developer: Hudson Soft, Konami

Publisher: Hudson Soft, Konami, Nintendo

1987

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- fantasy
- RPG
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- Has Romhack
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- item gated
- contact damage
- leveling

Dragon Slayer IV: Drasle Family

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