Dragon Warrior - Nintendo NES (Very Good)

Product Overview Product Name: Dragon Warrior New or Used: Used In Box or Loose: in Box Overall Condition: Very Good Notes: Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used. What's Included NES Game Cartridge: Yes Manual / Instructions: Yes Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: Yes Original Retail Box: Yes Styrofoam Insert: Yes Extras: Game Description Dragon Warrior invites players into the medieval realm of Alefgard, where darkness looms and only a lone descendant of the legendary Erdrick can restore peace. As the nameless hero, players embark on a quest to defeat the evil Dragonlord and rescue Princess Gwaelin, traversing forests, caves, towns, and castles in a turn-based journey of courage and growth. This landmark RPG introduces mechanics that would define the genre—grinding for gold and experience, strategic spell use, and equipment upgrades—all wrapped in a world rich with lore and purpose. Dragon Warrior balances simplicity with depth, offering a deeply rewarding experience for adventurers willing to rise to the challenge. Gameplay Features Classic turn-based combat with a focus on leveling, spells, and tactics Open-world exploration of villages, hidden caves, and dangerous dungeons Gold and experience systems tied to defeating enemies and quest progression Charming NPC dialogue and merchant systems that drive exploration Iconic enemy designs, including the beloved Slime, which became a series mascot Historical Trivia or Fun Fact Dragon Warrior was the Western localization of Dragon Quest, Japan’s most influential RPG series. To promote RPG gaming in North America, Nintendo famously gave away free copies through a Nintendo Power subscription campaign, making it one of the most widely distributed NES games. Composer Koichi Sugiyama’s orchestral soundtrack and Akira Toriyama’s character designs (of Dragon Ball fame) solidified its legendary status. Additional Details Variant: Genre: RPG Year Released: 1989 Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Chunsoft ESRB Rating: E - Everyone UPC: 045496630379 SKU: 12216 Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) game cartridge Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console Region: NTSC (North America, Canada) NES Game Cartridge Compatibility (NTSC Region) This chart shows which video game systems support original NES cartridges: System Supports NES Cartridges Notes Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Yes Original 1985–1995 model (front-loading design). NES-101 "Top Loader" Yes Redesigned top-loading NES model released in 1993. Analogue Nt / Nt Mini Yes Premium modern system with FPGA accuracy and HDMI out. RetroUSB AVS Yes Modern FPGA-based console with 720p output. Polymega (with EM01 NES Module) Yes Modular system supports NES cartridges via add-on EM01 module (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). Retron 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 Yes Supports NES cartridges (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). Japanese Famicom No (without adapter) Requires 72-to-60 pin adapter (uses different cartridge format). Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on cartridge variant and mapper chip used. Important Information Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games. All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work. Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.