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| releases={{releasesMD | | releases={{releasesMD | ||
− | | | + | | md_date_jp=1992-06-25{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20200702232146/https://sega.jp/history/hard/megadrive/software_l.html}} |
+ | | md_rrp_jp=9,800e{{fileref|RoyalBlood MD JP Box.jpg}} | ||
+ | | md_code_jp=T-76063 | ||
+ | | md_date_us=1992-11{{magref|gamepro|40|53}} | ||
| md_code_us=T-76036 | | md_code_us=T-76036 | ||
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− | {{stub}}'''''Royal Blood''''' (ロイヤルブラッド) is a 1991 strategy game by [[Koei]] for various Japanese computers from its "Imagination Series." | + | {{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''Royal Blood''''' (ロイヤルブラッド) in Japan, is a 1991 strategy game by [[Koei]] for various Japanese computers from its "Imagination Series." A port to the [[Sega Mega Drive]] was released in the US and Japan in 1992. |
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
There are several scenarios to play. In each, you control one of the six noble families, each in control of a country on the island. The game is played by taking control of the country as it fights neighboring countries, develops its own land, and makes diplomatic agreements toward the goal. | There are several scenarios to play. In each, you control one of the six noble families, each in control of a country on the island. The game is played by taking control of the country as it fights neighboring countries, develops its own land, and makes diplomatic agreements toward the goal. | ||
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+ | ==Versions== | ||
+ | ===Localised names=== | ||
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+ | |us_name=Gemfire | ||
+ | |jp_name=ロイヤルブラッド | ||
+ | |jp_trans=Royal Blood | ||
+ | |jp_rom= | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Magazine articles== | ==Magazine articles== | ||
{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}} | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}} | ||
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+ | ==Promotional material== | ||
+ | {{gallery | ||
+ | |{{galleryPrintAd|bemega|1992-07|22}} | ||
+ | |{{galleryPrintAd|bemega|1992-08|15}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Physical scans== | ==Physical scans== | ||
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{{Scanbox | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega Drive | ||
+ | | region=JP | ||
+ | | cover=RoyalBlood MD JP Box.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=RoyalBlood MD JP Cart.jpg | ||
+ | | carttop=Royalblood_MD_JP_CartTop.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=RoyalBlood MD JP Manual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
| console=Mega Drive | | console=Mega Drive | ||
| region=US | | region=US | ||
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| manual=Gemfire MD US Manual.pdf | | manual=Gemfire MD US Manual.pdf | ||
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==Technical information== | ==Technical information== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
{{NECRetro|title=Royal Blood|italics=yes}} | {{NECRetro|title=Royal Blood|italics=yes}} | ||
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System(s): Sega Mega Drive | |||||||||||||||
Publisher: Koei | |||||||||||||||
Developer: Koei | |||||||||||||||
Original system(s): JP Home Computers | |||||||||||||||
Genre: Simulation[1] | |||||||||||||||
Number of players: 1-2 | |||||||||||||||
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Gemfire, known as Royal Blood (ロイヤルブラッド) in Japan, is a 1991 strategy game by Koei for various Japanese computers from its "Imagination Series." A port to the Sega Mega Drive was released in the US and Japan in 1992.
Contents
Story
Ishmeria is an island inhabited by humans and mythical creatures guarded by six magicians. A Fire Dragon challenged them, and the battle that ensued resulted in a curse being set on magic itself: whoever wears the Crown of Seven Jewels has full control of the island's magic. That person is King Eselred, whose tyranny led his daughter Robyn to take the jewels from the crown, which hold the magic power, and scatter them around. Now, the six wizards, each united with six noble families of Ishmeria, and Eselred, united with the Fire Dragon, must race to get the jewels first — should they fall back into Eselred's hands, all hope for the Ishmeria's freedom will be lost.
Gameplay
There are several scenarios to play. In each, you control one of the six noble families, each in control of a country on the island. The game is played by taking control of the country as it fights neighboring countries, develops its own land, and makes diplomatic agreements toward the goal.
Versions
Localised names
Language | Localised Name | English Translation |
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English (US) | Gemfire | Gemfire |
Japanese | ロイヤルブラッド | Royal Blood |
Magazine articles
- Main article: Gemfire/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Physical scans
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Technical information
- Main article: Gemfire/Technical information.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/megadrive/software_l.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-07-02 23:21)
- ↑ File:RoyalBlood MD JP Box.jpg
- ↑ ', "" (; ), page 53
- ↑ ', "August 1992" (; 1992-07-08), page 85
- ↑ ', "August 1992" (; 1992-07-08), page 34
- ↑ ', "August 1992" (; 1992-07-08), page 89
- ↑ ', "August 1992" (; 1992-07-08), page 109
- ↑ ', "August 1992" (; 1992-07-08), page 37
- ↑ ', "August 1992" (; 1992-07-08), page 52
- ↑ ', "August 1992" (; 1992-07-08), page 38
- ↑ ', "August 1992" (; 1992-07-08), page 62
- ↑ ', "August 1992" (; 1992-07-08), page 26
- ↑ ', "August 1992" (; 1992-07-08), page 63
- ↑ ', "August 1992" (; 1992-07-08), page 59
- ↑ ', "August 1992" (; 1992-07-08), page 66
- ↑ ', "August 1992" (; 1992-07-08), page 111
- ↑ ', "August 1992" (; 1992-07-08), page 86
- ↑ ', "August 1992" (; 1992-07-08), page 15
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