Dragon's Curse

a.k.a. Adventure Island / アドベンチャーアイランド

published by Hudson Soft / NEC Interchannel in 1991-04-19, developed by Hudson Soft, running on PC Engine

type: platformer, adventure
genre: Manga, Fantasy, Metroidvania
series: Adventure Island, Wonder Boy
perspective: side view
player options: single player

languages: eng jpn

3.8/5

Official description

After defeating the Mecha Dragon in the depths of the Dragon Castle, the wounded beast casts a spell on the hero, turning him into an ugly creature. To return to human form, he must find the Salamander Cross, which can break any curse. This side-scrolling action role-playing game is nonlinear, allowing players to venture freely. Collect gold and items while upgrading equipment and powering up stats. The hero starts as Lizard-Man but, upon defeating the dragon bosses, is changed into other creatures such as Mouse-Man, Piranha-Man, Tiger-Man and Hawk-Man. Each creature possesses distinct abilities such as the ability to fly, swim, walk on ceilings or cling to walls. Players use each creature's special skills to widen your search for the Salamander Cross and bring the hero back to his human form!

# 2007-04-02 23:26:04 - official description

Technical specs

display: raster

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External reviews (9) - average: 78% - median: 81%

review source		issue	date	score
Consoles + (001-155)	fr	0	1991-07	87/100	87%
Génération 4 (001-082)	fr	34	1991-06	89/100	89%
IGN		2007	*	7.5/10	75%
Joystick	fr	17	1991-06	94/100	94%
Player One	fr	10	1991-06	86/100	86%
Power Play	de	35	1991-02	81/100	81%	view
Raze	uk	10	1991-08	80/100	80%
Tilt 39-113	fr	93	1991-09	6/20	30%
VideoGames & Computer Entertainment	us	22	1990-11	8/10	80%	view