Dragon Half

Dragon Half is a video game in the role-playing (rpg) genre developed by Micro Cabin Corp. and published by Micro Cabin Corp. originally released in 1993. It is currently playable on PC-98.

Dragon Half, released in 1993, was an anime-styled role-playing video game (RPG) developed exclusively for the PC-98 system. It was one of the first games to successfully mix the concepts of RPG elements and traditional animation. It brought a delightful and charmingly humorous experience for its players.

The plot of the game revolves around the story of the half-dragon, Mink. The daughter of a powerful dragon and a human princess, she is on a mission to win the love of the dragon slayer Dick Saucer, who has fallen head over heels for her. To complete her mission, Mink must undergo trials and tribulations to reach the forces of the great dragon king, the Dau of the Dreamcast Empire.

The gameplay of Dragon Half follows the trends of other classic RPGs from its era. Players traverse its colorful and brightly-illustrated world, while completing a variety of missions and fighting random enemy encounters. The battle system is turn-based and players can equip Mink and her compatriots with various weapons and armor, while also selecting from an assortment of special skills.

One of the most noteworthy features in the game was its unusual stage-based progression system. The majority of dungeons are played out through interactive control of anime-style animations. A crucial staple of the game, these animations often hosted secret areas, puzzles, and hidden treasures, allowing curious players to explore and discover the secrets of the game.

The game was highly praised at the time of release, and received numerous awards and distinctions for its creative design and originality. It won awards like the Japan Game Critics Award, PC-98 Game of Excellence Jury Prize, and the 1992 Best Adventure & RPG award from DIME. Dragon Half provided a refreshing and humorous approach to the RPG genre, and made a real impact in its time, setting the standard for its kind.

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