Dragon's Revenge
| Industry | Video games |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Video games |
Dragon's Revenge is a pinball-themed video game created and released by Tengen for the Sega Genesis platform in 1993. Acting as a sequel to Devil's Crush (also known as Dragon's Fury), it adopts a sword and sorcery motif where players strive to overcome both a dragon and a witch. Upon its debut, the game was met with generally favorable critiques.
Gameplay
This title offers several levels along with bonus and boss battles, emphasizing fundamental pinball gameplay rather than attempting to replicate conventional pinball machines, which sets it apart within the genre.
Plot
The storyline unfolds in the settlement of Kalfin's Keep, where players wield enchanted pinballs as weapons to free three imprisoned heroes—Kragor the warrior, Flavia the barbarian, and Rina the sorceress—from an antagonist and his accomplice Darzel. Successfully completing the game culminates in defeating the dragon and trapping Darzel inside a magical ball.
Reception
Dragon's Revenge received a 14.5 out of 20 rating from GamePro, being described as "a dependable choice for pinball enthusiasts and action gamers," particularly those acquainted with Dragon's Fury. Electronic Gaming Monthly awarded it a 6.8/10 score, praising its visual presentation and appeal to fans of pinball. Mean Machines Sega gave it a 74% rating, considering it an average sequel relative to its predecessor. In contrast, Sega Visions alongside various French magazines such as Consoles Plus (90%), Joypad (83%), MEGA Force (84%), and Player One (89%) provided more positive feedback, emphasizing its strong reception across European markets.
See also
External links
- Crush series at Hardcore Gaming 101
- Articles with short description
- 1993 video games
- Crush Pinball
- Fantasy video games
- Sega Genesis games
- Sega Genesis-only games
- Single-player video games
- Tengen (company) games
- Vertically scrolling video games
- Video game sequels
- Video games about dragons
- Video games about witchcraft
- Video games developed in the United States
- Video games featuring female protagonists
- Video games featuring non-playable protagonists