1984 PC-8801 release of Dragon Slayer Level 2.0 gets a Nintendo Switch port via EGG Console
D4 Enterprise is gradually releasing a new EGG Console port for Nintendo Switch based on the 1984 PC-8801 release of Dragon Slayer Level 2.0. The port is expected to be available on Nintendo eShops worldwide, including in the US storefront at $6.49.
Level 2.0 was practically a major update version release, as update patches were not as easily applicable in the past. This would effectively be a "Version 2.0" of the first-ever action RPG released by Nihon Falcom. This version would also serve as the basis for future ports of the first Dragon Slayer on newer PC platforms.
You can find the official trailer, descriptions, and screenshots for the Dragon Slayer Level 2.0 port right below.
Nihon Falcom's classic Action RPG returns in "2.0"! Slay the three-headed dragon to retrieve the four crowns. Brave the adventure with limited gear, rich magic, and raw skill. Now smoother to play, its signature challenge remains fully intact!
Released by Nihon Falcom in 1984, this is a seminal action RPG. Players become a lone warrior on a quest to slay a three-headed dragon and recover four crowns.
Your journey begins by hunting for a sword. Aside from your blade, you can only equip one item. To survive, strategically cycle through a limited inventory: the "Cross" to ward off monsters, the "Ring" to push walls, the "Key" to unlock chests, and the "Power Stone" to boost strength at home. "Coins" (to increase HP) and "Magic Pots" (to replenish mana) can be carried in unlimited quantities.
Defeating enemies yields experience to unlock a variety of spells: "KICK" to strike by shoving walls, "BREAK" to demolish obstacles, "FLY" to transform into a bird and fly, and "FREEZE" to stop enemies. These magical abilities give you a vital edge. Armed with your sword, magic, and skills, venture deep into monster territory. Will you safely bring all four crowns back home?
This edition (Version 2.0) features a rebalanced, accessible experience. It introduces quality-of-life enhancements: the Cross remains effective on the ground, monster-spawning graves vanish after slaying the dragon, and the screen flashes red when near death. However, to challenge veterans, experience from defeating monsters is halved, ensuring signature difficulty remains intact.
