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− | {{sub-stub}}''''' | + | {{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is an action-adventure game for the [[Sega Master System]] based on the ''Dungeons and Dragons'' franchise. In particular, it is an adaptation of chapters 15-22 of the novel ''"Dragons of the Autumn Twilight"'', which in turn is an adaptation of the first Dragonlance tabletop role-playing module. The Master System port is the last and the graphically most advanced of the 11 ports of the game released in the three previous years. |
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+ | ==Gameplay== | ||
+ | ''Heroes of the Lance'' is absolutely <u>'''not'''</u> a role-playing game: it lacks any active dialogue with peaceful characters; it lacks freedom of exploration and backtracking; it lacks any character development. The "experience points" in the menu are just the player's score. | ||
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+ | The game consists of three stages. Players should navigate each of them until they find the exit that connects to the next stage. | ||
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+ | ==Magazine articles== | ||
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| manual=HotL_SMS_BR_Manual.pdf | | manual=HotL_SMS_BR_Manual.pdf | ||
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− | {{ | + | ==Technical information== |
+ | ===ROM dump status=== | ||
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+ | ==References== | ||
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System(s): Sega Master System | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Publisher: U.S. Gold | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developer: Strategic Simulations, Inc., Tiertex | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Licensor: TSR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre: Action-adventure | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of players: 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Heroes of the Lance is an action-adventure game for the Sega Master System based on the Dungeons and Dragons franchise. In particular, it is an adaptation of chapters 15-22 of the novel "Dragons of the Autumn Twilight", which in turn is an adaptation of the first Dragonlance tabletop role-playing module. The Master System port is the last and the graphically most advanced of the 11 ports of the game released in the three previous years.
Contents
Gameplay
Heroes of the Lance is absolutely not a role-playing game: it lacks any active dialogue with peaceful characters; it lacks freedom of exploration and backtracking; it lacks any character development. The "experience points" in the menu are just the player's score.
The game consists of three stages. Players should navigate each of them until they find the exit that connects to the next stage.
Magazine articles
- Main article: Heroes of the Lance/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Physical scans
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Technical information
ROM dump status
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References
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- ↑ Sega Pro, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-11-21), page 9
- ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1991-12-09), page 27
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 32
- ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 141
- ↑ Game Power, "Marzo 1992" (IT; 1992-0x-xx), page 46
- ↑ Gamers, "Februar/März 1992" (DE; 1992-xx-xx), page 58
- ↑ GamesMaster (UK) "Series 1, episode 7" (1992-02-18, 24:00) (+8:53)
- ↑ Game Zone, "January 1992" (UK; 1991-12-18), page 37
- ↑ Joypad, "Novembre 1991" (FR; 1991-10-1x), page 100
- ↑ Joystick, "Novembre 1991" (FR; 1991-1x-xx), page 160
- ↑ Mega Force, "Septembre/Octobre 1991" (FR; 1991-09-13), page 103
- ↑ Player One, "Février 1992" (FR; 1992-xx-xx), page 72
- ↑ Play Time, "4/92" (DE; 1992-03-04), page 89
- ↑ Sega Power, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-10-30), page 45
- ↑ Sega Pro, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-11-21), page 52
- ↑ Sega Force, "January 1992" (UK; 1991-12-12), page 40
- ↑ User, "Októvrios 1992" (GR; 1992-xx-xx), page 92
- ↑ Video Games, "1/92" (DE; 1992-02-03), page 36
Heroes of the Lance | |
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Main page | Comparisons | Maps | Magazine articles | Video coverage | Reception |
Dungeons & Dragons games for Sega systems |
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Heroes of the Lance (1991) | Dungeons & Dragons: Warriors of the Eternal Sun (1992) | Eye of the Beholder (1994) | Dungeons & Dragons Collection (1999) |
Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom (unreleased) | Iron & Blood (unreleased) |